Double-Hung Windows - SoftLite Windows & Doors

Enjoy unlimited benefits with Imperial LS Windows.Soft-Lite has been manufacturing windows since 1934. Since then, many things have changed, but one constant is the desire to own andimprove your home to fit your lifestyle. However, “improving your home” today doesn’t mean the same thing as 70 years ago. Rising energycosts, additional security concerns and numerous other factors have re-shaped what you want for your home.Imperial LS Windows from Soft-Lite incorporate top-of-the-line materials and the newest manufacturing technology—and they arecontinually enhanced to ensure they’ll meet a whole new generation of needs for your home. Beauty. Comfort. Energy efficiency. Security.Durability. Imperial LS Windows can provide you all of these benefits and so much more. You’ll love the difference these windows make inyour home!12Double Hungs5Bows/Bays/Gardens9AAMA & NFRC3Sliders6Patio Doors10Options4Casements/AwningsImperial LS Table of Contents7&8Technical Info

Double-Hung WindowsSoft-Lite’s Imperial LS double-hung windows featuretwo operating sashes—so you can open both the topand bottom parts of the window. Double hungs are themost popular window style on the market, and they’ll completely transform thelook and feel of your home.The stylish beauty and sculpted design of Imperial LS double-hung windows willenhance the look of any home. Low-profile locks and an ergonomically designedsash lift rail give these windows a more elegant look and feel.Imperial LS double hungs also provide excellent thermal performance andEndura-ForceBalanceSoft Vent LatchA fully encapsulated thermalSoft-Vent, when deployed,chassis that resists dirt andwill limit sash travel while stilldust accumulation, ourallowing ventilation.Endura-Force balancedrastically reduce air infiltration. They’ll not only make your home significantlysystem will give you decadesmore comfortable, but you’ll also see the impact on your energy usage—whichof effortless, maintenance-will result in lower home energy bills.free operation.Another benefit to this window style is its unique tilt-in sashes. This designmakes cleaning and maintenance a breeze, which you’ll much appreciate.Double Hung Imperial LS2

Sliding WindowsAll the same beautiful, energy-efficient featuresthe ability to clean the interior and exterior glass of your windows safelythat make our double-hung windows a superiorand easily from within the comfort of your home.choice also apply to Imperial LS sliding windows.Sliders operate similarly to double-hung windows, except they openhorizontally rather than vertically. This style is popular with homeownerswho enjoy an expanded, more wide-open and unobstructed view of theoutdoors.Durable, tandem brass rollers ensure our sliding windows operatesmoothly and easily for decades. These windows also incorporate heavyduty locking hardware that will help keep your family—and your home—more safe and secure.You can choose from two- or three-lite configurations, which incorporateboth operable and fixed lites. In addition, Imperial LS sliders come in twostyles—our standard slider with lift-out sashes, or our unique Swing &Clean slider that allows you to tilt your slider sashes in. Both styles offer3Imperial LS SlidingDurable BrassRollersSecure LockingHardwareDurable, tandem brass rollersSecure locking hardwareensure easy operation of ourprovides superior safety andslider windows.security.

Casement & Awning WindowsImperial LS casement and awning windowsdefine a special look and feel for your home.These window styles allow you to catch freshbreezes, or open them for easy cleaning, simply with the turn of a handle.Whether in multiple-window configurations or as individual windows,casements and awnings offer you many aesthetic choices so you candesign them to match your home’s décor perfectly.Our easy-to-use, durable crank handle and hardware assures that you willbe able to open and close your casement and awning windows with ease,so that you can enjoy beautiful days and evenings in style and comfort.Fold-Down HandleLock ActivatorRobust strength in a low-Multi-point lock activatorprofile, standard fold-downengages or disengageshandle design. Easy tomultiple sash locks with oneopen and close handle andeasy single lever design.hardware last a lifetime.The low-profile, fold-down design of our handles also provides a beautiful,unobtrusive look for the interior and exterior of your home.A single lever lock that activates multiple locking points ensures thesewindow styles are exceptionally secure and energy efficient as well.Casements open out to the side, while awning windows are top-hingedand open out at the bottom.Casement/Awning Imperial LS4

Bow, Bay & Garden WindowsThinking of a room addition? The three-adjustable-height, PVC-coated shelves that are an ideal spot to showcasedimensional effects of a bow, bay or gardenyour indoor flowers or other houseplants.window will enhance the look of any room byadding space, light and viewing area to your home.Your Imperial LS bow or bay window will come packed with featuresNo other window style will actually change the look and feel of a room likean Imperial LS bay, bow or garden window—and at a fraction of the cost ofa major remodeling job.other manufacturers omit or charge extra for—such as Comfort Foaminsulation in the frames, R-9 Super-Seat to fight condensation and energyloss, an exclusive welded sill pan and unique built-in weep system design,and so much more. You can choose from three- to six-lite configurationswith casement, double-hung or picture windows, and a wide selection ofoptions for customization.Weep SystemOur insulated R-9 Super-Exclusive welded sill pan (highlighteda beautiful and structurally sound addition to your home, and are aSeat features high-densityin blue) eliminates waterpolyisocyanurate to fightpenetration. The unique designcondensation and significantlyprovides a built-in weep systemimprove thermal efficiency.and a smooth finish on the exteriorparticularly attractive choice for kitchens or bathrooms. This uniquewindow style features trapezoidal operating casement windows and5Super Seat Imperial LS GardenVue windows are specifically designed to besurface of the seat board.Imperial LS Bow/Bay/Garden

Patio DoorsSelect from two stunning sliding patio doordesigns to make your home more beautiful andenergy efficient. All of our patio door models aredesigned for long-lasting durability and smooth operation and are offeredPOINTLOCKwith an array of options that allow you to customize both the thermalefficiency and appearance of your new door to your personal tastes.Our top-of-the-line Kingsroyal GlideTM sliding patio doors will beautifyany room, especially when combined with side-lites and transoms. Yournumerous aesthetic options with a Kingsroyal include eight differentdesigner handles, unlimited exterior colors, five interior woodgrain2-Point LockDuraRollerOur 2-Point Mortise Locking,Our heavy-duty, ball-bearingfinishes, and a wide selection of grid patterns. For your comfort and peacestainless steel systemDuraRoller keeps your doorof mind, we’ve loaded this door with super-strong metal reinforcementsecurely locks the door intoreliably on track and is fullyand other features that make it more durable, energy efficient, and securethe jamb.adjustable to accommodatethan almost any other door on the market.seasonal foundation shifts inolder homes.If you prefer the look of a swinging patio door for your home, Soft-Lite alsooffers Fiber-Classic Fiberglass French-hinged patio doors with a stunningwoodgrain finish.Patio Doors Imperial LS6

Standard features for structural integrity, energy efficiency and moreImperial LS Windows from Soft-Lite are designed to be the most beautiful, best-performing windows made today. These products arepacked with unique features and the newest technology to ensure that they are truly the best investment you can make for your home.1Fusion welded, uPVC frame and sashesprovide long-lasting strength and durability.This material will never rot like wood win-2Balance cover provides a cleaner, more4UltraSmart triple-fin weather stripping—finished appearance.*dows or corrode like metal windows, and willrequire little to no maintenance.1233featuring Ultrafab Tri-Fin Gold Seriesgaskets with built-in Ultra-Fresh 3Soft-Vent, when deployed, will limit sash5Endura-Force balance system ensures7Stainless steel Intercept warm-edge spacer system (standard) significantlyantimicrobial protection—wraps the sashtravel while still allowing ventilation.smooth, easy and maintenance-freeoperation on double hungs.perimeter and minimizes air infiltration.6Smooth-n-Easy integral lift rail featuresbeautiful, yet comfortable, ergonomicdesign.reduces condensation. Optional metal-free Super Spacer offers enhancedthermal efficiency and other unique benefits.** Feature not visible in photograph.4567SERIES: ELEMENTS DH20AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S. 2-972011H-LC25-54X85H-LC50-48X72H-LC55-44X63AAMA Gold LabelSoft-Lite Imperial LS Windows proudly carry the AAMAGold Label, which means that they meet stringentperformance standards for air, water and structural load.7Imperial LS Technical Information*INDUSTRY STANDARD: AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturers Association ) has set the Industry Standard forMaximum Allowable Air Infiltration at 0.30 CFM (Cubic feet per minute) during a 25 MPH wind. This is equal to 2.25 GALLONSor 24 SODA CANS of air leaking through the window EVERY MINUTE!

Imperial LS Dura-Sill Design1Comfort Foam :R-5 expanding polyurethane foam insulates sash and frame extrusions, improvingoverall thermal efficiency.21Ultra-Smart triple-fin weather stripping:Located on all sashes and at the interlocking meeting rail, Ultra-Smart featuresUltrafab Tri-Fin Gold Series gaskets with built-in Ultra-Fresh antimicrobialprotection to minimize drafts, dust and pollen.3523Structural interlock in bottom sash:Our interlocking sill-sash rail keeps the sash in place against the sill dam weatherstripping when the window is under extreme wind-load stress.44Soft-Seal straddle gasket:Our Q-Lon compression gasket system straddles the sill rail when the sash is lockedshut to add barriers and diversions for exceptional water resistance.5Double-walled sill dam:Tight, mortise-cut, double-wall sill dam extends inside the window mainframe for uniform strength and seal.K-Beam ReinforcementRecessed LockingHardwareThe sash keeper rail in Imperial LS double-hungand sliding windows features K-Beam ThermalReinforcement with Kevlar for maximumstrength, energy efficiency and durability. Thisunique resin-based glass-filled compositeStandard recessed lock provides a sleek, lowprofile appearance for enhanced beauty—whilestill offering exceptional strength and intruderresistant security.material utilizes Kevlar fibers for additionalstrength and the lowest thermal conductivity,which means extra energy efficiency.Patent-pending K-Beam features DuPontOptional AutoMajik LockKevlar that is also used to make bullet-proof vestsOur optional Auto-Majik lock ensures that youand in Mars Pathfinder ropes, U.S. Navy mooringwill never “forget” to lock your windows again.ropes, jet engine shields, run-flat tires, safetyThe lock automatically engages as soon as yougloves for glass and metal factories, kayaks, skis,close the window.TMhelmets, racquets and lots more.