News Release

Thermal Series 4100 Single Hung and
4150 Fixed Meet Level 2 ATFP Performance
in Rigorous Shock-Tube Testing

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Test Specifications:

              Blast levels: Peak Pressure @ 6 psi & Impulse Pressure @ 41 psi.
              Glazing: UFC rated ¼” annealed over ¼” Lami w/ .030 pvb
              Specs: ASTM 1642 & GSA –TS01         Test Size: 48” x 66”

Results: Performance Condition - Level 2       Hazard Level - None

In accordance with military and civilian specifications the Blast performance results of the
Series 4100 Single Hung and 4150 Fixed windows meet or exceed the requirements of peak pressures
at conventional stand-off distances typically imposed in UFC 4-010-01 construction documents.

Performance Condition	Protection Level	Hazard Level	Description of Window Glazing Response
1	Safe	None	Glazing does not break.  No visible damage to glazing or frame.
2	Very High	None	Glazing cracks but is retained by the frame.  Dusting or very small fragments near sill or on floor acceptable.
3a	High	Very Low	Glazing cracks.  Fragments enter space and land on floor no further than 3.3 ft. from the window.
3b	High	Low	Glazing cracks.  Fragments enter space and land on floor no further than 10 ft. from the window.
4	Medium	Medium	Glazing cracks.  Fragments enter space and land on floor and impact a vertical witness panel at a distance of no more than 10 ft. from the window at a height no greater than 2 ft. above the floor.
5	Low	High	Glazing cracks and window system fails catastrophically.  Fragments enter space impacting a vertical witness panel at a distance of no more than 10 ft. from the window at a height greater than 2 ft. above the floor.

For more information, call (800) 259-7580 or visit www.thermalwindows.com

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About Thermal Windows, Inc.

At Thermal Windows, Inc., our in-house research, design and testing programs enable us to provide continuous quality assurance. Our testing equipment has been calibrated by a certified AAMA laboratory. All testing is conducted by certified AAMA technicians. (AAMA: American Architectural Manufacturers Association). In manufacturing, we monitor quality in our powder coat, pour and debridge, and insulating glass facilities to maintain a high degree of control over critical areas of window production. For example, our insulating glass line, a horizontal G.E.D. linear system, consistently provides Class "A" certification I.G. units.

In addition to our commitment to testing and upgrading existing products, we continue to design new products to meet the fenestration needs of the residential, commercial and heavy commercial markets.

We provide custom windows for all types of projects:

 • Military housing
 • Multi-family housing and apartments
 • High-rise condominiums
 • Commercial buildings
 • Hotels and extended-stay hospitality projects
 • Elder care facilities
 • Churches
 • Schools, universities and dorms
 • Housing authority (HUD) projects

Our central location enables us to ship economically throughout the U.S.A.

At Thermal Windows, The Quality Shines Through.

Thermal Windows, Inc.  ·  12805 E. 31st Street  ·  Tulsa, OK 74146
 Phone: (800) 259-7580  ·  Fax: (918) 665-2197
Email: info@thermalwindows.com

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