The Renaissance of the

Steel Window
Course Number EX405
Friday, May 15: 12:30pm – 1:30 pm
1 Learning Unit / HSW
Speakers List
Hope’s Windows, Inc. is pleased to have this opportunity to
share with you “The Renaissance of the Steel Window”
presented by:

•Brian W. Whalen, Vice President/Sales

Course / Learning Objectives
• Review the evolution of steel windows including the technological
innovations in manufacturing processes and materials.

• Review the characteristics and design capabilities associated with steel

as compared to other raw materials commonly utilized in window and
door fabrication.

• Review some typical applications of steel windows and doors in new

building construction as well as replacement projects.

• Upon completion of the workshop you will have a more thorough

understanding of steel window and door systems, and how the product
can be specified for your upcoming projects.
Evolution of Steel
• 16th Century
• The first metal windows were artfully forged by the hands of
blacksmiths from wrought iron

• 17th Century
• Early “muff glass” or “cylinder glass”
• Late “crown glass” or “spun glass”
• This process was able to create glass panes 6″ x 6″ without
major distortion
Evolution of Steel
• 18th Century
• Improved metal casting led to metal windows being
manufactured in factories for the first time
• Casting continued to be the primary technique to manufacture
metal windows until the mid 1800s.
Evolution of Steel
• 1856 – Hot-rolled steel process is introduced.
Evolution of Steel
Evolution of Steel

1940s 1950s
Evolution of Steel

1950s 1960s
Evolution of Steel

1960s 1970s
Evolution of Steel

1970s 1980s
Evolution of Steel

1980s 1990s
Evolution of Steel

1990s 2000 - current

Evolution of Steel
Project Types

Residential Commercial Governmental

Institutional Correctional Psychiatric & Healthcare

Residential
Design Flexibility
Commercial
Return on Investment
Governmental
Maintenance / Durability
Institutional
Life Cycle
Correctional
Security
Healthcare
Homelike
Specific Product Applications

Historic Hurricane/Impact Resistant Blast Resistant

Fire Rated Bullet Resistant

Why Choose Steel?
1. Hot-rolled steel profiles
1. Hot-Rolled Steel Profiles
Hot-Rolled Steel – Frame Dimension
Comparison by Material

Solid Hot-Rolled
Steel
• 16X stronger
Steel Frame than wood
Aluminum
OwingFrame
to the Aluminum • 3X stronger
inherent strength of than aluminum
solid hot-rolled steel,
frame
Wood dimension is
Frame Wood
minimized for a
maximum of glass
area.
Hot-Rolled Steel – Operable Cross Sections
Muntin Systems – True Divided Lite (TDL)
Muntin Systems – True Divided Lite (TDL)

• Sightlines of 7/8″ to 2-3/16″

• Accepts 1/4″ to 1-1/4″ glass
Muntin Systems – Simulated Divided Lite (SDL)
Muntin Systems – Simulated Divided Lite (SDL)

• Interior and exterior applications

• Numerous profiles
Why Choose Steel?
1. Hot-rolled steel profiles

2. Fully welded construction

2. Fully Welded Construction
Fully Welded
Why Choose Steel?
1. Hot-rolled steel profiles

2. Fully welded construction

3. High performance finishing

3. High Performance Finishing
Finish Options for Steel

Raw White Metal Primer

Material Cleaning
Finish Options for Steel

Raw White Metal Primer Top

Material Cleaning Coat
Finish Options for Steel

Raw White Metal Zinc Primer Top

Material Cleaning Pretreatment Coat
Finish Options for Steel

Raw White Metal Zinc E-Coat Powder Top

Material Cleaning Pretreatment Primer Primer Coat
Cross Section of Finish Layers
Finishing Results
• Excellent in extreme conditions
• Environmentally responsible
• Low maintenance
• Unlimited colors
• ASTM certified:
• D714 Paint Blistering
• D4585 Humidity
• D1654 Painted Products in Corrosive
Environment
• B117 Salt Spray
• G85 Cyclic Fog/Dry (Prohesion)
• D5894 Salt Fog/UV Painted Metal
• D4541 Pull Off Strength of Coating
Why Choose Steel?
1. Hot-rolled steel profiles

2. Fully welded construction

3. High performance finishing

4. Thermal efficiencies
4. Thermal Efficiencies of Steel
• Raw material conducts heat/cold five
times less than aluminum substrates
• Narrow sightlines allow significant
reduction of exposed metal
• Advanced glazing methods allow for
utilization of insulated glass units
• Integral groove weatherstrip minimizes
air and water infiltration

Net result = NFRC certified products with

U-value as low as 0.295
Thermally Broken Steel
Thermally Broken Steel

Operable portion of
window made from solid
hot-rolled steel

Solid
Fiber reinforced polymer isolator
hot-rolled steel

Net result = NFRC certified products with

U-value as low as 0.170
Thermally Broken Steel
Why Choose Steel?
1. Hot-rolled steel profiles

2. Fully welded construction

3. High performance finishing

4. Thermal efficiencies

5. Sustainable design
5. Sustainable Design
• Recycled steel

• LEED contributor

• Unsurpassed life cycle

• Environmentally
responsible

• Manufactured
domestically
Why Choose Steel?
1. Hot-rolled steel profiles

2. Fully welded construction

3. High performance finishing

4. Thermal efficiencies

5. Sustainable design

6. Unparalleled life cycle

Final Thoughts
Features
• Hot-rolled steel profiles
• Fully-welded construction
• High performance finishing
• Thermal efficiencies
• Sustainable design
• Unparalleled life cycle
Benefits
• Strength
• Durability
• Narrow sightlines
• Aesthetic appeal
• Historic accuracy
• Energy efficiency
• Low life cycle cost
• Versatility
Conclusion / Questions
Thank You!
This concludes this American Institute of Architects Continuing Education
System program.

Hope’s Windows, Inc.

84 Hopkins Avenue
P.O. Box 580
Jamestown, NY 14702-0580

(716) 665-5124

www.hopeswindows.com

Visit Hope’s at booth #4322

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