SunClad Exterior
Heavy Extrusion
All SunClad products use Extruded Aluminum cladding on both the sash and the frame.
Superior Strength
• .060 and .045 thickness*
• Will Not Warp
• Structurally Tested to 75 psf**
* depending on product
** SunClad Easy-Tilt Double Hung, other products vary.
More Durable
• Protects interior wood components from weather damage
• Protects home better
Water Management
Extrusion provides an excellent “weeping system” to channel water out of the glazing channel, preventing premature seal failure of insulated glass units and wood damage.
True Match Factory Finish
The aluminum extrusions for both the sash and frame are the same material type, providing true color matching of frame and sash. Color starts the same and weathers the same.
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Thin Roll-Form Aluminum Wrap
Competitor products using Roll-Form Aluminum cladding over wood on the sash or frame.
Little Strength
• .024 thickness
• Provides no additional strength to the sash or frame
Less Durable
• Dents easily
• Corner seams have weak seal
• Only moderate protection against weather damage
No Water Management
The sash structure is all wood and water that penetrates between the glass and glazing channel becomes trapped. This eventually causes deterioration of the wood and premature insulated glass seal failure.
Color Variations
The color on the different cladding materials (roll-form on sash and extrusion on frame) can vary and have different weathering rates.
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Painted Wood Exterior
with Vinyl Glazing Bead
Competitor products using Painted Wood on the sash or frame.
No Strength
Paint provides no additional strength to the sash or frame
Less Durable
• Least protection against weather damage
• Must be repainted regularly to
continue protection
No Water Management
The sash structure is all wood and water that penetrates between the glass and glazing channel becomes trapped. This eventually causes deterioration of the wood and premature insulated glass seal failure.
Color Variations
The color on the different cladding materials (paint on sash and aluminum extrusion or vinyl on frame) can vary and have different weathering rates.
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