Window Installation Materials

You're investing in new windows

You want them to keep the bad stuff out – cold, heat, wind, bugs. Great windows are only great if they’re installed properly. It’s critical that all the pieces that go into your new windows work together – insulation, caulking, sealants, and the window itself.

There is only one “system” of installation materials in North America that is specifically designed to be compatible with the window, with your house, and with each other; it’s called WINTeQ. Window Nation used it on every one of the more than 39,000 windows we installed last year.

So trust your home to the best, and read on for more in-depth information about the materials we use.

WINTeQ Low Expansion Foam

WINTeQ™ TeQ::Foam™ window and door foam is a single-component, minimal expansion and low pressure polyurethane foam. It is specifically designed for use with the WINTeQ ™Window Installation System. In most types of construction projects, it is the ideal foam for sealing:

Gaps
Cracks
Holes
Voids around windows and doors

This foam exhibits very little expansion during the application process and cures upon reaction with moisture to form a flexible, urethane foam. The closed cell structure of this material provides an R factor of 5 per inch of cured foam making it an efficient method for stopping air and moisture infiltration and expensive warm and cold air loss between windows and rough frame. This low pressure foam will not warp or deform windows and doors. Contact us today to learn more!

Superior Window caulking and sealants

Utilizing superior materials during the installation of your new windows is crucial to insuring your new windows are installed correctly and will withstand the punishing year round weather. Failure by any installation material is not an option, which is why we only utilize the best materials available. We actually research and test any materials we use for over a year before we will use them in the field because we know the final installation is only as good as the weakest component of the installation.

OSI® QUAD® Window, Door & Siding Sealant is a unique multi-polymer formula specially engineered for premium replacement window installations. The benefits of this sealant are:

Permanently flexible, will not crack or split even in extreme temperatures.
Superior adhesion characteristics.
Recommended for use on vinyl, aluminum, steel, wood (includes cedar and redwood), fiberglass, fiber cement board, masonry and concrete.
Water-resistant, all-weather application, sticks to wet surfaces, no water washout.
No tooling required, sealant will self-tool into a concave shape.
Resists dust and dirt pickup.
Paintable with oil or latex-based paints.
Excellent UV resistance; will not crack or yellow.

OSI® H2U Window, Door & Siding Urethane Acrylic Sealant is a high performance sealant designed for the siding and window industries. This superior urethane formula has better adhesion, flexibility and durability than most sealants and cleans up easily with soap and water. H2U dries to a gloss sheet. Cured sealant is paintable and will resist surface mold and mildew.

Qualifies for LEED® building certification points.
Water-based formulation is non-flammable, non-toxic and has an extremely low odor.
Ultra Low VOC content, low odor, ideal for interior applications.
Permanently flexible - will not harden, crack or separate over time.
Resists surface mold and mildew.
Easy water clean-up, paintable.

Guard your home's exterior with Performance G8

Choosing the best trim coil color for your exterior design is easy and convenient. Used by professional installers to custom-install beautiful trim components that complement your Alside vinyl siding and windows, Performance G8 delivers outstanding resistance to wear and ensures a durable, low-maintenance finish that will enhance the beauty of your home for years. Choose from 25 colors infused with rich hues for timeless beauty. And best of all, every color is formulated to match Alside vinyl siding products as part of our ColorConnect® color matching system.

UV Protection

The damaging effects of prolonged exposure to the sun’s ultra-violet rays can cause irregular discoloration and even hinder performance.

With the unique properties of the Performance G8 finish you get added UV protection as compared to PVC and other leading coil finishes, providing enhanced gloss retention and consistent appearance.

Physical Performance

Performance G8 outperforms other coil finishes in most ASTM Physical Performance Standards.

The result: Your custom trim components retain their quality finish while being formed and installed to last longer.

Stain Resistant

Trees, dirt, oils, salt spray and pollution are just a few elements that can cause stains and damage your home’s exterior. But the stain inhibitors in Performance G8 protect your home from such harsh elements.

And cleaning Performance G8 is easy too – plain water is usually adequate to remove dirt and debris. (See printed warranty for details.)

Brushed Texture

When we started out to develop a better coating system, we didn’t just want to improve its physical performance.

We wanted to develop a better texture – with a low-gloss that would better complement the gloss and texture of both vinyl and painted wood.