Why Loewen ?

Why Loewen ? 2011

Function is the driving factor by which performance and integrity are measured:
Loewen reflects superior engineering and manufacturing standards
Loewen product meets or exceeds local codes
Lower maintenance translates into an extended product lifespan
Loewen ensures total customer satisfaction
Integration and Function

One of our brand’s distinctive characteristics
Distinguishes us from all other major brands
The best possible species available
Douglas Fir ranks as one of the hardest woods – harder than 96% of all softwoods and 20% of hardwoods
Feature: West Coast Douglas Fir Benefit: Durability Strength Beauty

Every Loewen wood component is treated with a water repellant/wood preservative mixture, before assembly, to enhance the wood’s natural resistance to moisture absorption and decay. Feature: West Coast Douglas Fir In many European jurisdictions, Douglas Fir windows are not required to be preservative treated, while Hemlocks and Pines are. This reflects Fir’s superior natural resistance to decay.

Dense, tight grain is ideal for milling
Accepts paint and stain exceptionally well
In abundant supply - the most prolific softwood species in North America
Douglas Fir is 32% and 70% harder than Western Hemlock and Ponderosa Pine respectively, and 35% and 64% more resistant to impact
Douglas Fir’s durability is vastly superior
Coastal Douglas Fir Facts

Tests have shown Douglas Fir to have outstanding mechanical properties for fastener retention .
Douglas Fir Fastener Retention This chart shows the force required to remove fasteners. Nail Screw Hinge Douglas Fir 189 lbs 527 lbs 733 lbs Ponderosa Pine 98 lbs 392 lbs 486 lbs

.050” (about 1/16”) extruded aluminum
Low maintenance finish
Provides added structural rigidity
Enhanced paint fade resistance…AAMA 2604 compliant
Feature: Extruded Aluminum Cladding Benefits: Durability, Extended Life, Convenience

No metal-to-glass contact.
Cladding is set away from wood surface - creates an air space.
AW / CA Sash
Pre-finished jamb rabbet matches cladding color and eliminates thermal bridge.
Feature: Extruded Aluminum Cladding Benefit: Superior Thermal Performance

All Loewen cladding is extruded - sash and frame.
Combining roll form sash & extruded frame cladding results in un-even coloration, over time.
Roll Form aluminum is best suited for other applications
Feature: Extruded Aluminum Cladding Benefits: Quality Components, Uniformity

The difference between Loewen extruded metal cladding and roll formed aluminum is like comparing the thickness of a quarter with that of a pop can. Feature: Extruded Aluminum Cladding

One of the industry’s largest color selection
9 Standard colors
Meets AAMA 2604 specification for paint performance
All standard colors contain 50% Kynar
27 Architectural Palette colors
Meets AAMA 2605 specification for paint performance
All architectural colors contain 70% Kynar
Benefits: Variety, Durability Feature: 36 Clad Colors

Douglas Fir’s facility to be milled into sharply defined profiles gives us the ability to make this highly detailed joinery.
Mortise & Tenon joinery reduces opportunity for sash sag, and enhances the structural integrity of the sash.
Feature: Mortise & Tenon Joints Benefits: Durability, Strength Triple Sash Shown

1/8” (3 mm) glass thickness is the standard.
Adds a vast improvement to strength, durability, less prone to breakage in transport.
Glazing is fully automated. Argon fill on virtually every unit, with no spacer bar piercing.
Feature: Glass Benefits: Durability, Strength, Clarity Energy Savings

Machine applied Polysulfide primary sealant around the perimeter of the sealed unit.
Polyisobutyl secondary sealant between the glass and the spacer bar.
This reduces the chance of seal failure, improves gas retention and increases strength.
Benefits: Durability, Strength, Energy Savings Feature: Glass

Loewen’s warranty remains in full effect throughout the entire term.
Labor is covered for two full years.
10 year limited component warranty.
Qualifying sealed units have a 20 year North American warranty.
Feature: Non-prorated Warranty Benefit: Value

Best in Class Award
Loewen is recognized as the Best North American window manufacturer in the Luxury Brand category, in a survey among industry professionals, for its exceptional product quality and brand service.
The Survey
In 2006, MRA (Market Resource Associates) conducted a survey of distributors, remodeling contractors, home builders and retail dealers. Over one thousand industry professionals and consumers ranked the performance of 21 wood or clad wood window manufacturer brands in categories ranging from consistent product quality to good customer value.
The Results
Loewen was ranked highest in the following performance attributes:
Providing consistent product quality from unit to unit
Ensuring units are consistently square
Quality features for customers
Effective literature that sells the product
Providing good customer value
The Award
As a result of this achievement, Loewen has been recognized with the Best Luxury Brand Award for its first overall ranking in over half of the survey categories. This award confirms Loewen as the industry leader when it comes to offering a higher level of product and service performance for its customers.

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Why Loewen ?

by jsharky9 on Jan 17, 2011

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