Why would a commercial development group specify a PVC window in constructing New York City's first and only gated oceanfront community, complete with high-rise luxury condominiums and penthouses? With headwind gusts of over 110 mph occurring regularly, the beachfront property needed strong structurally sound windows that would hold up under the weather conditions of the coast, be maintenance free even under these conditions and keep an elegant appearance. Thus, the main requirements of the window were that it not only be performance driven but also aesthetically appealing.
The project is situated in one of Coney Island's most vibrant areas on the shores of Brighton Beach at the mouth of the Hudson River. This community offers large, luxurious 2, 3, and 4-bedroom residences with lavish finishes and state-of-the-art amenities, laced with all the luxuries a New York community demands.
Aluminum typically dominates the commercial market however in the case of this waterfront project, the exterior of every high rise in this posh neighborhood contains Sheerframe PVC windows and sliding doors supplied through a collaborative effort between L. B. Plastics, Mooresville, NC and Revere Building Products, Richmond, VA. Sheerframe PVC was selected because of its strength, structural integrity, and resistance to water and air infiltration.
To specify the proper windows, an exterior building consultant, working with the developer, reviewed several manufacturers of both commercial aluminum and PVCu windows. After exceeding the building specifications, the Sheerframe system was selected to be installed for its superb insulating properties, weatherability, structural strength and life span.
Sheerframe's total product performance of resisting the environment's strong winds, driving ocean rains and resistance against weathering over time and aesthetics were all vital considerations.
The worldwide experience and technology used by L.B. Plastics has produced superior and structurally sound compounds for over 30 years. Sheerframe PVC uses non-chalking additives and other additives that fight environmental attacks from pollution, sunlight, heat and cold. The system is versatile, rugged and dependable. Specification compliant, aesthetically pleasing and virtually maintenance free made Sheerframe the right choice for this commercial project.
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