HArvey slimLine Double Hung Replacement Window

Before getting to the window let’s talk about the manufacturer. Harvey Building Products was founded in 1961 and it is among the top 15 on Windows & Doors Top 100 Manufacturers list. All of Harvey products are made and designed in America. The company has in house window testing lab and vinyl recycling facilities. Harvey Building Products has been a sponsor for Homes For Our Troops since 2009, a top performing non-profit organization that builds specially adapted homes for severely injured veterans.

In other words we can see, that Harvey is well established company and is going be able to take care about window warranties. The company is involved in charity giving, it can make you feel better about your window purchase as well.

Now let us talk about the window itself.

Specifications of Harvey Slimline Window

The U- Factor of the window is 0.30, SHGC rating is 0.27. The rating is not the highest. Still, the window is qualified for Energy Star rating in North Eastern States of U.S. The Slimline replacement window comes with an optional clear or Low-E glass, as well as argon gas fill. The design pressure rating for that window is 35, which means it can withstand the wind blows of up to 70 miles mph.

Interior of the window

The frame and sashes of the Harvey Slimline replacement window are fusion welded. No screws are used to hold them together.

The window comes with balance covers and vent stops. The thickness of the frame and the sash is 2 1/4. It means if you have smaller windows, you are not gonna loose glass area.

So all in all Harvey Slimline window has slick and clean interior, that will make your house more comfortable.

Exterior of the window

Harvey Slimline replacement window has modern exterior look as well. It has slightly beveled exterior, that becomes part of your house. The replacement window comes with half screen or full screen option. The screen frame is made from extruded aluminum, which adds strength and durability. The screen does not have the lock mechanism.

Energy Efficiency

Slimline replacement window is Energy star window. Both sashes of the window have double weather stripping and heavy duty bulb at the bottom. The window has one of the highest air infiltration rating in the industry of 0.09. So the window does a good job at preventing the air from coming into the house or out of the house without your permission.

Harvey Slimline Replacement window Key points:

Pluses:

—Energy Star qualified

— Fusion welded frame and sashes, built like one solid piece

—Heavy extruded aluminum screen

— Balance covers are standard

—Double weather stripping with heavy duty bulb at the bottom

—Block and Tackle sash balances, never need adjustment or lubrication

— solid lifetime warranty on all the hardware and 20 year warranty on a glass

— the window has beveled sill, no weep holes

Minuses:

— the screen does not have locks

— the window is available in white color only

—the hardware is available in white only