Resource Library · 2026

Architectural aluminum
windows since 1915.

Custom commercial aluminum windows and doors engineered and tested under one roof in St. Louis — historic steel replica, zero-sightline vents, FEMA storm-shelter, blast and hurricane systems, unitized window wall, and the patented Transira retrofit accessory sash. AAMA charter member, factory-glazed, made in the USA.

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Jump to Projects 6 Brochure 1 Product Lines 6 Design Resources 5 Case Studies 6 Technical & Support 5
01 · Brochure & Company

Master Product Brochure

The complete Winco Window product catalog in a single document — every series, frame depth, finish option, and performance rating across the full architectural aluminum portfolio.

02 · Product Lines

Six Complete Product Lines

Six full product lines covering every commercial window and door application — from historic steel replica to FEMA-rated storm shelters, unitized window wall, and retrofit upgrades.

Product Line · Operable

Fixed, Projected & Casement

Thermal windows engineered for superior structural performance and durability. Differing frame depths and wall thickness, in-swing/out-swing, bottom/top/side-hung sash, triple and dual glazing, between-the-glass venetian blinds. Includes the 8325 (sloped historic) and 8325F (flat contemporary) variants.

Thermal StrutTriple GlazingIn/Out-Swing8325 / 8325F
Product Line · Hung

Single Hung & Double Hung

Schools, hospitals, housing, blast and hurricane applications. .080 nominal wall thickness throughout the mainframe and sash, four-sided fin seal weather strip, US25D sweep lock at meeting rail, integral lift handle, optional exterior sloped glazing leg for historic appearance.

Heavy CommercialFin SealHistoric ProfileBlast/Hurricane
Product Line · Historic

Historic Steel Replica

3250 Steel Replica designed to satisfy historic preservation requirements while meeting modern building codes. 30–40% cost reduction vs. actual steel, 3-1/4″ deep frame with 1/8″ wall thickness, the thinnest profiles on the market, 0.33 U-Value with laminated interlayer. Hurricane-rated version available.

3250 SeriesThinnest ProfilePreservationHurricane Option
Product Line · Doors

Thermal Aluminum Doors

Single and double French doors with rain screen EPDM gaskets, adjustable heavy-duty hinges, multipoint locking hardware, mitered corners with reinforced corner keys. Inward and outward opening, optional sidelights and automatic closers, AAMA certified finishes in numerous color combinations.

French DoorsMultipoint LockNC-82 TerraceAAMA Finishes
Product Line · Sliding

Sliding Windows

Heavy commercial sliding window systems engineered for smooth operation, air and water performance, and low maintenance. Multiple configurations and frame depths to integrate with storefront, curtain wall, and window wall systems on schools, hospitals, and multi-family residential projects.

Heavy CommercialSmooth OperationLow MaintenanceIntegration
Product Line · Retrofit

Transira Retrofit Window Solutions

Patented accessory sash that drops into existing storefront, curtain wall, or primary window openings — no full replacement required. Built-in motorized blinds wire to BMS or local keypad. Adds security, daylighting control, and energy performance to existing buildings at a fraction of replacement cost.

Accessory SashBMS IntegrationMotorized BlindsExisting Openings
03 · Design Resources

Color, Finish & Sustainability

Finish swatchbooks, anodizing and paint color charts, integral blind color options, and Winco’s LEED v4 statement with vendor documentation — the working reference for design teams specifying Winco systems.

Finish · Anodizing

AMI Anodizing Color Chart

Standard architectural-grade anodized aluminum color options from AMI for Winco frames. The reference for specifying anodized finishes on Winco windows and doors.

AnodizedAMIStandard Colors
Finish · Paint

Linetec Paint Finishes Swatchbook

Linetec architectural paint finish library — Kynar 500 / Hylar 5000 PVDF and custom colors. Standard reference for AAMA 2605 high-performance fluoropolymer finishes on Winco aluminum systems.

Kynar 500AAMA 2605PVDFCustom Color
Hardware · Blinds

WACI Integral Blind Color Submittal

WACI between-the-glass venetian blind color options and submittal sheet. Reference for specifying integral blinds in Winco insulated glass units — eliminates the dust, damage, and maintenance of room-side blinds.

WACIBetween-GlassVenetian Blinds
Sustainability · LEED v4

Winco LEED Statement — 2024

Master LEED v4 documentation including vendor statements covering recycled aluminum content (60%+), regional materials, EPDs, and contribution credits for Winco fenestration on certified projects. Factory glazing supports waste-reduction credits.

LEED v460% RecycledRegionalEPDs
Continuing Education · AIA

AIA-Approved Presentations

Winco’s catalog of AIA-accredited continuing education presentations for design teams — covering historic replication, FEMA-rated fenestration, blast/impact glazing, and retrofit strategies. Schedule via Conners Sales Group for HSW LU credit.

AIA CESHSWLU Credit
04 · Project Case Studies

Project Briefs & Case Studies

Detailed project briefs documenting six representative Winco installations — from historic adaptive reuse in Asheville and Long Beach to FEMA-rated school construction and zero-sightline luxury apartments. Use these as precedents in your specification narrative.

Case Study · Multi-Family

Vida — San Francisco, CA

Rhythmic, M.C. Escher-inspired tessellating façade in San Francisco’s Mission District by Kwan Henmi Architects. Winco delivered the 1450 Series 4″ Deep Unitized Window Wall, 3325 Zero Sightline Vents, and NC-82 Terrace Doors. Recipient of San Francisco Business Times Real Estate Deals award.

1450 Window Wall3325 Zero SightlineNC-82 Doors
Case Study · Government

Virginia General Assembly Building — Richmond, VA

First purpose-built home for the oldest continually meeting legislative body in the U.S., designed by Robert A.M. Stern Architects with Glavé & Holmes. Two preserved 1912 Life Insurance Company of Virginia façades integrated into a 14-story, 414,000 sf limestone tower on Capitol Square. Winco supplied customized 3250 Steel Replica and 1450S Hung Replica with a 70% Kynar Classic II Lexus Bronze finish matching the original patinated copper-clad spandrels.

3250 Steel Replica1450S Hung ReplicaKynar BronzeRAMSA
Case Study · Historic Replica

The Radical — Asheville, NC

Adaptive reuse of a 1923 five-story warehouse into a boutique hotel in Asheville’s arts district. Winco craftsmen worked with the local preservation board to model windows after the surviving originals, delivering 3250 Steel Replica with custom false vents for an authentic historic match.

3250 Steel ReplicaPreservationAdaptive Reuse
Case Study · Hotel

Fairmont Breakers Long Beach — Long Beach, CA

$150M restoration of the 1926 Spanish Renaissance Revival and Art Deco landmark, now a AAA Four Diamond hotel. Winco authentically replicated the originals with 1450S Hung Replica in multiple sizes and configurations, plus 26 strategically placed radius windows. 2025 LA Conservancy Preservation Award.

1450S Hung ReplicaRadius WindowsAAA 4-Diamond
Case Study · Zero Sightline

J Linea — Washington, DC

132-unit luxury apartments by Hickok Cole Architects in DC’s Shaw neighborhood, built above the preserved façade originally designed by one of the city’s first Black architects. Winco’s 3325SF Zero Sightline Vent windows deliver nearly floor-to-ceiling views with operable ventilation in storefront and curtain wall integration.

3325SF Zero SightlineCurtain WallAdaptive Reuse
Case Study · K-12 Education

Sarah Roberts Elementary School — Roslindale, MA

Boston Public Schools window replacement showcasing Winco’s 1450S high-performance series in fixed and projected styles. First major deployment of Winco’s redesigned Rapid Receptor System: pre-assembled at the factory and shipped ready to install, dramatically reducing field-fabrication time on a dense urban site. Quoted glazier praise: “Our installers are raving about this system.”

1450S SeriesRapid ReceptorBoston PSFixed & Projected
05 · Technical & Support

Technical & Installation

BIM models, installation guides, warranty documentation, detailing notes, and field testing policy — the working reference for the design and construction team executing a Winco specification.

BIM · Revit

Winco Revit / BIM Models

Native Revit family library for Winco window and door systems — for modeling, scheduling, and coordination on BIM-driven projects. Includes parametric series across operable, hung, sliding, replica, and retrofit categories.

Revit FamiliesParametricAll Series
Installation · Field

Installation Guides

Series-specific installation guides covering glazier sequencing, anchor types, sealant joinery, head and sill conditions, and best practices for factory-glazed Winco units. Reference for glazing subcontractors and field supervisors.

Glazier SequenceAnchoringSealant Joinery
Drafting · CAD

Standard Detailing Notes

Standard CAD detailing notes for Winco fenestration specifications — for use on shop drawings, head/jamb/sill details, and contract document coordination. DOCX format for direct integration into project documentation.

Shop DrawingsDetail NotesDOCX
QA · Field Testing

Winco Field Testing Policy

Winco’s policy and procedure for field-testing installed window systems — AAMA 502 / 503 protocols, witness requirements, pass/fail thresholds, and what the GC and glazing subcontractor need to coordinate. Required reading for any project with field-testing specifications.

AAMA 502AAMA 503Field Testing
Warranty · Reference

Sample Warranty & Request Form

Winco’s standard sample warranty document and the Request for Warranty submission form for completed projects. Use the sample warranty during specification to verify coverage matches project requirements; submit the request form upon substantial completion.

Sample WarrantyRequest FormProject Closeout