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LightWise® Windows - The Wise Choice for Your Next Project

LightWise® Windows - The Wise Choice for Your Next Project

LightWise® Windows - The Wise Choice for Your Next Project

Product catalog summary
Introduction
LightWise® Windows by Pittsburgh Corning offer a combination of beauty, durability, and ease of installation. These windows are made from real glass blocks, providing superior resistance to scratching and discoloration compared to plastic alternatives. Available in vinyl or aluminum clad wood frames, they are designed to enhance any residential space.

Specifications
  • Frame Options: Vinyl or aluminum clad wood.
  • Glass Block Patterns: DECORA® and IceScapes®.
  • Sizes: Vinyl frames available in 78 sizes; aluminum clad wood frames in 60 sizes.
  • Colors: Vinyl frames in white or sandstone; aluminum clad wood frames in multiple colors including bronze, brick red, and hunter green.


Features and Benefits
  • Beauty: The glass blocks capture and diffuse natural light, enhancing the aesthetic appeal of any room.
  • Comfort: Energy-efficient with insulating properties comparable to double-pane windows, providing sound insulation and visibility control.
  • Design: Ideal for bathrooms or as accents, eliminating the need for additional window treatments.
  • Security: Impact-resistant glass blocks enhance home security while allowing natural light.


Performance Data
  • Energy Efficiency: Meets ENERGY STAR requirements, with a U-Value of 0.30 for vinyl frames and 0.50 for aluminum clad wood frames.
  • Sound Transmission: STC rating of 41 for vinyl frames and 31 for aluminum clad wood frames.
  • Condensation Resistance: CR ratings of 66 for vinyl and 35 for aluminum clad wood.


Installation and Warranty
LightWise® Windows are easy to install with built-in nailing fins and come with a 10-year warranty. Detailed warranty information is available upon request.

Conclusion
LightWise® Windows by Pittsburgh Corning are a wise choice for residential projects, offering a blend of beauty, comfort, and security with the reliability of real glass blocks.
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The Wise Choice for Your Next Project

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100% Real Glass Block From Pittsburgh Corning The Wise Choice. Now More Than Ever. LightWise® Windows are a wise choice when you want the beauty and durability of real glass block with less installation hassle. Every LightWise® Window starts with Real Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block, which resists scratching and will not burn or discolor like plastic block. LightWise® Windows come in two frame options, vinyl or aluminum clad wood frame. LightWise® Windows offer a unique combination of features you won’t find in any other glass or plastic block window. LightWise® Windows are easy to install: just...

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Design Wise Comfort Wise LightWise® Windows are ideal for bathroom applications or as an accent for any room to let light in! Get the comfort of an insulating window and a name you know and trust. You can control privacy and aesthetic appeal by varying pattern selection. So you can eliminate the need for window treatments and let the natural beauty of crystalline glass shine through. And that makes LightWise® Windows one of the most beautiful windows you can choose. With LightWise® Windows, you get the comfort of an insulating window and a name you know and trust. LightWise® Windows are energy...

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Security Wise Since LightWise® Windows are constructed of thick, durable Glass Block, they’re incredibly impact resistant. LightWise® Windows have the security of over 70 years of Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block testing and innovation built-in. So, you have the freedom to allow natural light into a room while enhancing the security of the home. You can keep out unwanted views, energy-wasting drafts and uninvited guests. From door sidelights to bathroom windows, there’s no wiser choice for security than LightWise® Windows from Pittsburgh Corning.

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LightWise® Vinyl Frame Windows by Pittsburgh Corning Vinyl Frame Window Features and Benefits Include: Double bead of pressureapplied silicone sealant for weather resistance • DECORA® or IceScapes® Pattern glass block • Vinyl frame available in white or sandstone color • Premium structural silicone sealant for positive water and wind barrier. • Built-in nailing fins • Available in 78 sizes • Okay for shower usage Easy to clean, scratch-resistant face Made with real Pittsburgh Corning Glass Block Sealed on exterior and interior Custom vinyl frame with welded corners for structural integrity *Nominal...

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LightWise® Aluminum Clad Wood Frame Windows by Pittsburgh Corning LightWise® Aluminum Clad Wood Window Features and Benefits Include: Made with Real Pittsburgh • DECORA® or IceScapes® pattern Corning glass block Glass Block • A natural pine interior frame for Powder Coated an aesthetically pleasing easily Aluminum stained or painted surface. Exterior • A variety of exterior colors are Sealed on Exterior available to match your home’s exterior. Additional colors can Pre-Drilled be specially ordered, as well. Nailing Fins for • Setback nailing fins for use with Easy Installation stucco and other...

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