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BUILDING TRUSTKensington Window's concept of building trust starts with the basics - produce the highest quality products in the most efficient manner and consistently deliver performance unmatched in the industry. Following this plan, Kensington has continued its 25-year legacy as the supplier of choice to many window professionals throughout the United States.
Founded in 1971, Kensington produced its first aluminum windows in a small factory in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. Anticipating an industry demand for new, modern, energy efficient, and maintenance free materials, the company shifted its focus to vinyl later in the decade. The 1980's brought about a growing acceptance of vinyl building materials in many residential areas of the country and Kensington continued to develop revolutionary products to meet the demand. Through growth, expansion, and reinvestment in new technologies, today Kensington is one of the premiere window manufacturers in the country. In fact, combined with its sister companies, Kensington is one of the top ten vinyl window producers in the U.S. and one of the top ten producers of vinyl building materials.
Modern Manufacturing Means Quality:
All of Kensington’s windows are produced with the latest window manufacturing techniques.
Four Point Welding Technology:
- Frames and sashes are air and water tight for improved weathering and insulation.
- Every window is square and true.
- Each corner is physically stronger because there are no screws or fasteners that can come loose over time.
- Each corner is milled smooth to provide a clean uninterrupted appearance.
Computer Controlled Glass Assembly:
- Each insulated glass unit is sealed tight to withstand any weather and climate.
- Every piece of glass is robotically dimensioned to fit your custom sized window exactly.
- Dual seals around triple layer glass units provide a secondary seal around the glass.
- Positions tilt latches, locks and keeper, and night latches in exact locations.
- Optimal durability and consistency in every window.
- Clean and accurate mounting of each component is guaranteed.
Quality Control Checks:At every phase of manufacturing strict quality control checks are implemented. The "we'll catch it at the end of the line" mentality doesn't exist at Kensington. Every operation and every component is subjected to strict tolerances and should any part of the process fall outside those tolerances, adjustments are made immediately.
The Kingston Window provides the strength, thermal performance, beauty and maintenance-free qualities that will make your lifestyle more comfortable.They incorporate special options such as foam-filled frames, and many other technological advancements in window design that provide dramatic improvements in thermal performance and strength. This means your home will be more comfortable all year-round while reducing energy consumption.
The Kingston Window will enhance the overall appearance of your home. You'll appreciate their beauty while you enjoy the fact that they require virtually no maintenance or painting... ever. If the vinyl gets dirty, it cleans with a quick wash of soap and water.
The Kingston Window offers many options for customizing, such as different styles of decorative grids (muntins) and colors. Ask us to suggest additional design options available with the Kingston Window.
The Kingston Window is available in two standard vinyl colors. In addition, three styles of muntins are available: Diamond, Queen Anne and Colonial.
- Solid Vinyl Lineals with color clear through provide consistent quality from beginning to end.
- Multi-Chambered Profiles with optional "Kensington Natural" foam-filled insulation provide strength, durability and reduced heating and cooling costs year-round.
- Deep Receiver Head Pocket greatly reduces the possibility of air/water infiltration and sash bowing.
- Fusion Welded Sashes provide superior strength.
- Optional High Performance Glass Packages can combine low emissivity glass and inert gases to achieve maximum window and glass performance.
- Vent Limits provide positive stops for ventiliation.
- High Performance constant force Sash Balances provide easy dependable operation and extended life.
- Deluxe Cam Action Lock pulls the meeting rails tightly together in the locked position, reducing air infiltration. This lock is pick-resistant and exceeds the load requirements for AAMA 1302.5 Forced Entry Resistance Test.
- Dual Durometer Glazing provides an airtight, watertight compression seal and pleasing appearance.
- Double Seal Meeting Rail Insulator provides a tight seal and reduces air and water infiltration.
- Tilt-In Sashes allow for easy glass cleaning.
- High-Impact Nylon Sash Retainers lock sashes securely into the jambs. They are heavy-duty and color-matched.
- Full Integral Lift Rails on top and bottom sashes provide easy operation when opening or closing the window.
- Deluxe Weather Stripping on sashes and frames features long-life polypropylene fin barriers surrounded by polypropylene pile for superb resistance to air, water, dust and noise. (Tested to AAMA 701.92 certification.)
- Revolutionary Sloped Sill provides improved drainage and attractive appearance.
- 5/8" Dam Wall lowers chance of water backup on sill.
SELECTING THE RIGHT GLASS FOR YOUR HOME... FORMULA A
The glass system in any window greatly affects its overall energy performance. Since more than 80% of a window is made of glass, choosing a package developed for your particular climate is crucial to the energy benefits you receive. Northern climates require a glass system that traps interior heat inside a home during the cold winter months. Improved comfort and lower energy consumption is greatly dependent on the insulating properties of your windows... and more importantly, the types of glass used in those windows.
Two Panes of Glass: One clear and one specifically oriented pane of Solarban® 60 solar control Low-E glass. Solarban® 60’s winter nighttime insulating value is 50% better than standard clear insulated glass, reducing furnace heat loss and energy costs. It also reduces fabric-fading UV energy 72% more effectively than standard clear glass.
Argon: The argon-filled air space provides superior insulation against heat transfer to or from the outside. Argon is a natural, odorless and harmless element that provides better insulation than air when used in high concentration.
Intercept® Warm Edge Spacer System: With its proven track record of longevity and performance, this energy-efficient system provides a thermal barrier between the glass panes and a superior seal against gas leakage.
Here's how it works:
The glass system in any window greatly affects its overall energy performance. Since more than 80% of a window is made of glass, choosing a package developed for your particular climate is crucial to the energy benefits you receive. Northern climates require a glass system that traps interior heat inside a home during the cold winter months. Improved comfort and lower energy consumption is greatly dependent on the insulating properties of your windows... and more importantly, the types of glass used in those windows.
Two Panes of Glass: One clear and one specifically oriented pane of Solarban® 60 solar control Low-E glass. Solarban® 60’s winter nighttime insulating value is 50% better than standard clear insulated glass, reducing furnace heat loss and energy costs. It also reduces fabric-fading UV energy 72% more effectively than standard clear glass.
Argon: The argon-filled air space provides superior insulation against heat transfer to or from the outside. Argon is a natural, odorless and harmless element that provides better insulation than air when used in high concentration.
Intercept® Warm Edge Spacer System: With its proven track record of longevity and performance, this energy-efficient system provides a thermal barrier between the glass panes and a superior seal against gas leakage.
Here's how it works:
KENSINGTON NATURAL FOAMImproving Thermal Performance... Naturally!
Low-E glass helps, so does gas filling. But they aren't enough to keep out the cold if the frame that holds them isn't properly insulated. Kensington Natural Foam is a polyurethane foam that is injected into the hollow areas of a window frame to increase the frame's R-value and your window's overall performance, naturally. Kensington Natural Foam is CFC-free and does not deplete the ozone layer or contribute to global warming, which makes it an environmentally-friendly addition to your home.
This is the same type of foam used for years in refrigerator doors, coolers and thermoses to keep your food cold or your drinks hot. Entry door manufacturers also use foam to provide maximum energy efficiency and sound control for your front door. So, chances are, you are already benefitting from the use of foam in many ways. Why not let it help your windows, too?
HOMEOWNERS... Kensington Natural Foam is included with the Kingston Window at no extra charge. Why would you settle for less?
TYPICAL FRAME R-VALUES
R-Value
Frame Type 0.62 Aluminum 1.04 Thermally-Broken Aluminum
2.14
Aluminum-Clad Wood
2.75
Wood or Vinyl-Clad Wood
3.25
Standard Hollow Vinyl Frame
4.76
Kensington's Hollow Multi-Chamber Frame
25.00
Kensington's Natural Foam-Filled Vinyl Frame
(excluding glass)
The Arlington Window offers special features that provide the ultimate in strength, durability, energy efficiency, comfort, and ease of operation. Not only will they add value to your home, but they'll greatly enhance its appearance. Enjoy the fact that you will gain more weekend free time because these windows require virtually no maintenance or painting, ever. And best of all, they will make your home... and your life... more comfortable while reducing energy consumption.The Arlington offers many customizing options such as different styles of grids and colors. You can even select beveled or leaded glass for that extra touch of elegance. Ask your dealer to suggest additional design options available with The Arlington Window.
DESIGNER OPTIONS
BEVEL-LEADED GLASS
For the ultimate in designer fashion, Kensington's windows become more than a barrier to the elements, they become a focal point in your home decorating. Combine them with the Natural Wood Grain Laminates, and your windows are a part of your interior design. Choose among four standard
patterns that meet any style requirements.For the ultimate in designer fashion, Kensington's windows become more than a barrier to the elements, they become a focal point in your home decorating. Combine them with the Natural Wood Grain Laminates, and your windows are a part of your interior design. Choose among four standard
Hannibal
St. Louis
LaCrosse
Rosedale
GROOVED GLASS
Kensington's grooved glass options add sophistication to any flat surface. Etched in time, these elegant options bring a refractive quality to your glazing system. Bevel cut patterns are available in three styles to match any home decor.
Kensington's grooved glass options add sophistication to any flat surface. Etched in time, these elegant options bring a refractive quality to your glazing system. Bevel cut patterns are available in three styles to match any home decor.
ARCHITECTURAL SHAPES
As residential architecture becomes more innovative and exciting, so does the need for replacement windows that are not merely rectangular in shape. Unusual window shapes are an integral part of dramatic and interesting architecture. Cathedral ceilings, unique rooflines and roof shapes have become expected elements of home design. They are also high on the wish list of many remodeling projects. Now, all the features and benefits found in Kensington's basic shapes are available in a seemingly endless combination of angled and curved windows.
As residential architecture becomes more innovative and exciting, so does the need for replacement windows that are not merely rectangular in shape. Unusual window shapes are an integral part of dramatic and interesting architecture. Cathedral ceilings, unique rooflines and roof shapes have become expected elements of home design. They are also high on the wish list of many remodeling projects. Now, all the features and benefits found in Kensington's basic shapes are available in a seemingly endless combination of angled and curved windows.
NATURAL WOOD GRAIN LAMINATES
Give your windows the look of real wood without all of the maintenance headaches with Kensington's Natural Wood Grain Laminates. Available in two options, cherry and light oak, Kensington's Wood Grain Laminates are the perfect choice to bring that old world charm to modern energy saving and maintenance-free windows. With the intricate grain patterns and natural texture, it's hard to tell this surface from the real thing. Don't spend time painting and staining... enjoy the look of real wood with Kensington's Natural Wood Grain Laminates.
Give your windows the look of real wood without all of the maintenance headaches with Kensington's Natural Wood Grain Laminates. Available in two options, cherry and light oak, Kensington's Wood Grain Laminates are the perfect choice to bring that old world charm to modern energy saving and maintenance-free windows. With the intricate grain patterns and natural texture, it's hard to tell this surface from the real thing. Don't spend time painting and staining... enjoy the look of real wood with Kensington's Natural Wood Grain Laminates.
INTERIOR & EXTERIOR COLORS
Made from only the purest ingredients, the color of Kensington's vinyl sash and frame is solid throughout, so it will never chip, peel, or need painted. Available in base colors of white or tan, our windows will beautifully compliment any decor. Get the right color on the outside, too, by choosing from our optional "ColorScape" exterior finish. You'll not only add a touch of distinction to your home, but enhance your home's curb appeal as well. Best of all, the finish is backed with a 10-year warranty. So go on... get creative!
Made from only the purest ingredients, the color of Kensington's vinyl sash and frame is solid throughout, so it will never chip, peel, or need painted. Available in base colors of white or tan, our windows will beautifully compliment any decor. Get the right color on the outside, too, by choosing from our optional "ColorScape" exterior finish. You'll not only add a touch of distinction to your home, but enhance your home's curb appeal as well. Best of all, the finish is backed with a 10-year warranty. So go on... get creative!
SELECTING THE RIGHT GLASS FOR YOUR HOME... SOLARGATE9
The glass system in any window greatly affects its overall energy performance. Since more than 80% of a window is made of glass, choosing a package developed for your particular climate is crucial to the energy benefits you receive. Improved comfort and lower energy consumption is greatly dependent on the insulating properties of your windows... and more importantly, the types of glass used in those windows.
Two Panes of Double-Strength Glass: One clear and one specifically oriented pane of Solarban® 60 solar control Low-E glass. Solarban® 60 is one of the best performing Low-E glazing products on the market. A single sheet of Solarban 60® doubles the night-time insulating value of standard insulating glass. This means a homeowner can reduce heat loss and reduce energy consumption while reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation.
Twin Air Spaces Filled With Krypton: Heat Mirror SC75 film separates the internal air space into two distinctive chambers, each one sealed tight to provide two layers of insulating power. Each of these chambers is filled with Krypton, one of the most powerful insulating elements available. Inert, natural and harmless, Krypton greatly improves the insulating power of the overall unit.
Twin Polymer Bridged Steel Spacers: Insulating polymer bridges block thermal transfer around the glass perimeter in this superior spacer system. These "thermal breaks" surround steel spacers that ensure superb support of all glazing components, even in the toughest climates.
Dual Sealant System: Polyisobutylene (PIB) and polyurethane provide a superior preventative barrier around the glazing perimeter to drastically reduce the risk of seal failure over time.
Here's how it works:
The glass system in any window greatly affects its overall energy performance. Since more than 80% of a window is made of glass, choosing a package developed for your particular climate is crucial to the energy benefits you receive. Improved comfort and lower energy consumption is greatly dependent on the insulating properties of your windows... and more importantly, the types of glass used in those windows.
Two Panes of Double-Strength Glass: One clear and one specifically oriented pane of Solarban® 60 solar control Low-E glass. Solarban® 60 is one of the best performing Low-E glazing products on the market. A single sheet of Solarban 60® doubles the night-time insulating value of standard insulating glass. This means a homeowner can reduce heat loss and reduce energy consumption while reducing the harmful effects of UV radiation.
Twin Air Spaces Filled With Krypton: Heat Mirror SC75 film separates the internal air space into two distinctive chambers, each one sealed tight to provide two layers of insulating power. Each of these chambers is filled with Krypton, one of the most powerful insulating elements available. Inert, natural and harmless, Krypton greatly improves the insulating power of the overall unit.
Twin Polymer Bridged Steel Spacers: Insulating polymer bridges block thermal transfer around the glass perimeter in this superior spacer system. These "thermal breaks" surround steel spacers that ensure superb support of all glazing components, even in the toughest climates.
Dual Sealant System: Polyisobutylene (PIB) and polyurethane provide a superior preventative barrier around the glazing perimeter to drastically reduce the risk of seal failure over time.
Here's how it works:
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