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Steel Fixed Window with Thermal Break

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Exterior Fixed Windows with Thermal Break

Steel Fixed Window with Thermal Break Cut Sheet Side view
Steel Fixed Window with Thermal Break
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Specs & Materials

Frame & Jamb

While these exterior steel fixed windows with thermal break do not have a separate frame, they do come standard 2 1/8” thick (net size) and are made from a mix of cold-rolled steel and Jansen thermal break materials.

Foam

These steel exterior fixed windows with thermal break come filled with a polyurethane foam core, which acts as a sound deadening material, and also provides some insulating properties for better energy efficiency. The foam also helps prevent moisture from accumulating inside the steel tubes, contributing to the door's longevity.

Closeup of unfinished steel door frame filled with foam

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Nailer Fin

These steel exterior fixed windows with thermal break feature a welded 3” nailer fin around the frame of the window, and is designed to be installed from the exterior of your space. This nailer fin is inset to allow for a 1/2” of finish work on the exterior of your home, and includes pre-drilled holes around the entire face of the fin.

Macro photo of window nailer fin

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Metals

Steel windows offer many more enhanced security features when compared to their wood, fiberglass, vinyl, or aluminum counterparts. These steel exterior fixed windows with thermal are made from a mix of cold-rolled steel and Jansen thermal break materials, which includes a galvanized protectant to help prevent rust and corrosion. These thermal break models feature a carbon-like thermal barrier that is used to interrupt the transfer of cold, preventing the cold air from penetrating to the interior of your home, resulting in a more energy efficient product.

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FAQs

How thick are your exterior steel fixed window with thermal break jambs? 

While these exterior steel fixed windows do not have a separate frame, they do come standard 2 1/8” thick (net size).

How does the window mount to the wall? 

These steel exterior fixed windows with thermal break feature a welded 3” nailer fin around the frame of the window, and is designed to be installed from the exterior of your space. This nailer fin is inset to allow for a 1/2” of finish work on the exterior of your home, and includes pre-drilled holes around the entire face of the fin.

Is the jamb/frame galvanized or zinc coated?

Yes, these exterior steel single doors with thermal break and top windows jambs and frames are treated with a galvanized protectant to help prevent rust and corrosion.