Western’s 600 Series Window Wall accomplishes exactly what its name implies - this product replaces exterior walls with large expanses of glass. Our Window Wall system was designed to integrate all of our products (hinged windows, operable sliders, hinged doors, sliding doors, etc.) into one continuous wall of glass. Typically, architects and homeowners love the aesthetic of commercial storefront window systems, but they are disappointed with weather performance, finish details and security of a field-fabricated product. Western’s 600 Series Window Walls are built and glazed to meticulous standards in a factory condition that allow the final products to perfectly capture the desired look of even the most detailed observer.

• Western’s 600 Series Window Wall utilizes a versatile 4.5” deep framing system, allowing our 900 Series Hinged Doors and 600 Series Sliding Glass Doors to directly mull to any combination of windows and create a seamless appearance.
• Desired ventilation and egress is easily achieved by integrating any of our hinged or sliding windows products.
• 100 Series Operating Windows and 700 Series Hinged Windows insert into the window wall neatly against the glazing leg, which is located at a dimension specific to their frame depth.
• We have countless extrusions available to achieve any configuration desired (E510 T-bar for true divided lights, E664 1.75”-high base for windows sitting on the finished floor, E650 which allows us to stack transoms directly on sliding glass doors, etc.)
• To allow for a better, more weather-tight installation, the perimeter of the 600 Series Window Wall is available with an extruded nail fin located 1” in from the exterior.
• Fixed windows can be built to almost any geometric configuration, including arches, circles and multiple-sided polygons.
• Segmented 600 Series frames for butt glaze openings are fabricated and mitered in our factory.
• Fixed 600 Series windows mounted in the structure on all four sides achieve a rating of F-C50 up to 60” x 120”. (F-C50 equates to a design pressure of 50 pounds per square foot, the equivalent of 140 mph wind speed.)
• Western engineers will design a system to meet your specific project requirements, often reinforcing verticals with .375” x 4” steel provided by our factory.
• With design criteria of 15 PSF (a wind velocity of 75 MPH), a window wall with multiple 48” wide panels can be provided to up 120” in height. When verticals are reinforced with our steel, the height can extend to 168”.
• In most cases, the entire system (including operable windows and doors) can be completely manufactured and glazed in the factory.
• Glass panels up to 40 square feet can be factory glazed into modules, then mulled in the field during install.
• Standard snap-in glazing stops are available for .1875”, .250”, .750”, .875” and 1.00” overall glass.
• Western’s Window Wall can also be prepped to receive any hinged door in thickness up to 2.25” with almost any type of hanging hardware required (including continuous hinges, butt hinges, concealed overhead closers and various types of pivots.

For harsher environments, we offer “Thermal Break” technology on both our frame and panels. Using cutting-edge pour and de-bridged aluminum extrusions, a strong urethane material with low thermal conductivity connects the frame material together while reducing heat or cold transfer. This protective barrier lowers u-factors, limits condensation, increases energy performance and, most of all, reduces thermal conductivity. By offering our customers innovative solutions to extreme temperatures, high humidity and intensely hot or cold weather are neutralized by use of Western's thermally broken material and makes our products a great choice for any climate. This technology also helps reinforce Western's green theme of sustainability and ensures that our customers save money on their utility bills while lowering their total carbon footprint.

Whether anodized or painted, we can generally match any color for your window and door products. On top of unlimited color options, Western uses the highest quality finishes available today. For painted products, nearly all of Western’s colors and finishes which conform to a minimum rating of AAMA-2605 (which is the highest rating available for organic finishes today). For anodized product, our Dark Bronze and Satin anodized finishes receive a Class 1 rating (which is the highest and most durable rating available for anodized aluminum finishes). Dark Bronze anodized is our most popular finish and has the best price point and production lead time. The other colors shown below are examples of Western “designer” colors which are available for a discounted price over a custom color match. These colors are for representation only. Please contact your nearest dealer or dealer representative for a full color sample list of our aluminum frame finishes and designer colors.

Please note that while Satin Anodized finishes are very popular, as a consumer you must be aware of the many limitations and imperfections of this finish option. By selecting and ordering this finish you are acknowledging your approval and acceptance of our satin anodized disclaimer.

Western also offers our “Edge Guard” painted finish for customers that are within a few miles of the ocean. This upgrade option is a strong investment in protecting your products from potential corrosion caused by salt water. This custom finishing procedure involves Western fabricating and processing all of the components associated with your window and door package before sending the metal to be painted. By painting pre-fabricated parts (instead of cutting and processing parts after they have been painted), the “Edge Guard” process ensures that there are no raw aluminum edges left unfinished, and instead sees all aluminum edges painted with the same high-quality finish used on the rest of the project. An upgrade to “Edge Guard” provides the additional benefit to customers of a 10-year warranty.

Another popular choice for exterior aluminum frame finishes include our aluminum wood grain powder coat finishes. Each of these various powder coat options meet AAMA 2604 specifications and come in a variety of species and stain colors. The finishes shown below are for representation only. Please contact your nearest dealer or dealer representative for actual samples or more information.

Western’s Window Wall is designed to accommodate Single or Duo-Pane Insulating glass manufactured with a ½” air gap to maximize the benefit of high performance Low E. This wall can also be glazed with a variety of glass types, colors and configurations in thickness from .1875”  to 1” overall.