The in-swing French casement window with its cremone hardware has character and historic charm and perfectly integrates with any residential project. The result is a blend of period design and current technologies. It combines beauty with prestige.
In addition to having all the advantages of the conventional casement window, it offers a multitude of options such as a unique hinged hardware system, full sash travel opening for optimum ventilation, very easy and quick lift-off hinge assembly for cleaning or maintenance.
Solid Wood Construction
- Clear Pine, Western Red Cedar, Red Oak, Alder or Honduran Mahogany.
- Solid wood only, no laminates, finger joints or veneer are used
Exterior Casing or Brickmold
- Available upon request in standard or custom sizes and profiles
- Interior casing is also available
Glass
- Factory glazed with single lite or with 7/8” double insulated glass units
- Low-E, Argon filled, Tempered, Laminated and historical glass available
- Other options available upon request
1 3/8″ X 5 1/2″ Jamb, Standard Size
- Solid wood frame
- 10 degree sloped sill
- Incredible strength, stability and durability
- Custom jamb depth available upon request
1 3/4″ Sash
- Mortise and tenon construction
- Unique design and triple weather-strip at meeting stiles
- High performance and classic lines
Muntins
- 7/8″ Simulated divided lite (SDL) and 1 1/4” True Divided lite (TDL) options
- With choice of colors for perimeter and internal spacer bars
Hardware
- Unique rustic cremone bolts and matching hinges
- Standard black finish or many other finishes upon request
Screen
- Wood frame screen with Fibreglass, stainless steel or bronze mesh
- Roll-up screens available upon request on special orders
Don’t forget that our Ancestral windows are all custom made. You can use your imagination and create your own design. We will be more than happy to satisfy your request.
The largest variety of cremone bolts and knobs. Available with rustic surface bolts instead of cremone. Other types of hardware available upon request. Ask us about the many options available.
Standard
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One insulated glass unit only. Consist of a 7/8” solid wood muntin applied on both sides (inside / outside) of the insulated glass unit with glazing tape.
Custom width and profiles are available upon request. |
SDL (Simulated Divided Lite)
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One insulated glass unit only. Consist of a 7/8” solid wood muntin applied on both sides (inside / outside) of the insulated glass unit with glazing tape.
An internal spacer bar aligned with the wood muntins give the appearance of the TDL. Custom width and profiles are available upon request. |
TDL (True Divided Lite)
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Multiple insulated glass units. Consist of a 1 1/4” solid wood muntin which divides the sash into multiple lites. Each lite get its own insulated glass unit. Custom width and profiles are available upon request. |
All our windows have to go through a rigorous process of testing and approvals. To pass the highest performance standards, Belisle’s products are tested, both in our R&D department and at an independent certified testing laboratory, under extreme weather simulations. All our products are rigorously tested for air and water infiltration as well as structural and energy performance.
Because we at Belisle are committed to receiving the best ratings, we are proud of the results from the many testing parties to which we submit our products – NFRC, Energy Star, or AAMA.
Results obtained for the product CSA A440 as recognized by the Canadian Normalisation Association.
CSA A440-98
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Air tightness
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A3
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Water tightness
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B7
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Wind load resistance
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C5
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AAMA/NWWDA101/1.S.2-97 (USA)
Design Pressure ……………………………..DP70
It is extremely important that you install our wood products within 30 days after receiving. We recommend that you install our windows and doors plumb, level and square, as the state of art. Prior to being installed, they must be kept into a heated and humidity controlled area. This is to prevent any damages that may occur if not stored properly. Wood is a living material and must be treated as such. Until you have closed the walls, you want to make sure that your windows and doors are well prepared for the tough life that they will have.
All surfaces must be painted or stained before installation. You should always take advantages of our unique paint shop. We can finish all our products piece by piece prior to assembly to give you the maximum protection and make you save time and money. You must also make sure that maintenance is done on a periodic schedule. The secret to keeping your wood products in pristine condition is to keep the finish on the wood surface in good condition and always follow the manufacturer’s recommendations.
The hardware should also be inspected periodically. Most of the hardware we supply can be easily cleaned with soap and water only. You should also lubricate the hardware with Petroleum Jelly or Lithium Grease.
It is also possible that you will see some condensation at the bottom of your new windows. Remember that they are far more energy efficient than the other used to be. To get rid of this modern phenomenon, you should look at reducing your humidity level inside the house.
