What's New: Week of 04/28/2024

Drafty Windows? Lack of Energy Efficiency? Update and insulate your windows to modern standards with this reliable long term solution. Introducing the Slim Line Insulating Pane | SLIP™.

Over 20 years of experience restoring wood windows has made this product come to life. Modernize your single pane Windows and make your home more comfortable, with the SLIP™ (Slim Line Insulating Pane). This update is an innovative and cost-effective way to retain your original, and valuable, wood Windows, while making them more efficient, saving you money, and enhancing the comfort of your living space.

SLIPs are designed to update single-pane wood windows to modern standards of efficiency and operation. We have made it possible to add an additional TEMPERED pane directly to each sash overlaying your current glass setup. This essentially turns your single pane window into a simulated double paned window. The frame of the SLIP™ is an attractive, low profile, pressed metal extrusion. This simple solution can rejuvenate Single hung, double hung, casements, picture windows and more. This modernization is a long term solution that does not seasonally need to be reinstalled.

A SLIP™ will dramatically boost insulation power in your windows and will bring great savings to your month to month energy bills. In terms of insulation power, SLIPs have been tested and are comparable with insulated glass units. However, unlike true insulated glass, SLIPs will not fog up and succumb to seal failure and require periodic glass replacement, meaning lower future maintenance costs.

SLIPs are highly effective, well designed and well-priced, giving you superior value when compared to alternatives. SLIPs have a sleek look and feel with a low profile that blend into the sash; you'll hardly know they are there. Another key aspect is that SLIPs will ensure your window sash remains fully operable, without the need to open two sets of windows, or remove any components as you sometimes get with storm windows or inserts.

When installing SLIPs on doublehung windows, the weight of the balances needed for window operation may be adjusted. This can be done simply by adding weights into the weight pockets when operating with ropes and pulleys.

Hidden balances can also be fitted to the window if a more modern window operation methods is sought after.

● Increased energy efficiency

● Sound reduction

● Less expensive than a window replacement!

● Maintains original window glass

● Windows can stay historically accurate and functional

● Solid, well-designed construction and material

● Interior or exterior install

● Options of Clear, Obscure, or Low-e

● Tested and proven product

● Extremely low future maintenance cost

PERFORMANCE

Energy testing was performed by the Energy Studies in Buildings Lab at the University of Oregon. Using results on the study, it was concluded that adding SLIP™ to the windows in an average household will result in a cost reduction of 72.9% for the windows.

• -Single pane windows…454 THERMS and 474kWh

• -Single pane window with added SLIP™…123 THERMS and 129kWh

• -Single pane window with SLIP™ and weatherstripping…93 THERMS and 97kWh

A therm is a unit of measurement of energy (more specifically thermal energy).
The therm is used to measure gas consumption as well as consumer cost.


How to get SLIPs on your windows

The creator and manufacturer of the product, Chosen Wood Window, has been, and still does, install SLIPs on commercial and residential buildings in the Northwest for over a decade.

For people further out who are looking to modernize their windows, we highly recommend our SLIP™ Kit. We assemble, sell, and ship custom made DIY SLIP™ Kits. These kits contain all the custom sized materials that are needed for a successful install. Contractors and handy homeowners are highly encouraged to purchase these kits! We have a full length installation instruction video as well as a tutorial video on how to measure for your custom sized SLIPs. Please visit our YouTube page Here.

Based on the energy modeling that we did for the building, including live mock ups, the study showed that the SLIPS were very close to the energy performance of the IGU option, and given the lower cost the decision was made to go with the SLIP system. We are now three years into occupancy and have had no issues with the windows. The SLIPS are very unobtrusive, and we were able to save hundreds of historic windows and still met our stringent standards of energy performance that exceeds Oregon State Code."

George Bleekman, Owner's Representative, Capital Design & Facilities Management

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Click to see Energy Testing on the SLIP™

Reports & Case Studies

SLIP™ FAQ

The #12 SD PRO ZMAX™ Self-Drilling Fastener is a top-tier fastening solution specifically designed for metal-to-metal applications.

ZMAX™ alloy head fasteners are engineered and developed for high corrosion applications. ZMAX™ offers a larger outer head diameter to prevent wind uplift and suitable in high snow load regions. Ideal for coastal environments, preventing Red Rust on fastener heads once installed into metal building systems. ZMAX™ is the Forged Long-Life fastener of choice by contractors and builders!

SC Steel Guard™ is engineered and designed for high torque applications. With quality a key focus for Lakeside Construction Fasteners the SC Steel Guard™ can be used with all battery operated and impact screw guns! The SC Steel Guard™ stainless steel fastener head will not Red Rust for the life of the metal panel! SC Steel Guard™ is the Long-Life fastener of choice by contractors against corrosion!

Lakeside Construction Fasteners offer a full line of innovative long-life fasteners for post frame, modular, and residential markets. The 410 STAINLESS WOOD-X™ is designed for all types of metal roofs and sidewall applications. The H-LOW thread design on the 410 STAINLESS WOOD-X™ anchors the metal panel to the wood structure gaining maximum HOLD power! Great solution with COR-TEN steel panels or where a low cost longlife alternative solution is required for extended warranties, higher ductility in high wind areas, and increased fastener life cycle.

The T17 FASTLOK™ by Lakeside Construction Fasteners allows for metal panels to be stitched and secured in-place to prevent separation! With the deep major thread design the T17 FASTLOK™ will help bond metal panels together to resist panel separation when utilizing the T17 FASTLOK™ as a stitch fastener. T17 FASTLOK™ is a great affordable solution to help prevent panel overlapping gaps!

T17 MASTERGRIP™ offers contractors and building roll formers a solution for many high wind environments. With the deep major thread design the T17 MASTERGRIP™ provided by Lakeside Construction Fasteners allows the fastener to be embedded in all wood substrates for maximum pull-out! T17 MASTERGRIP™ will secure the metal panel to the wood structure to help prevent panel pullover and shear in the most extreme high wind conditions!

T17 MASTERGRIP™ offers contractors and building roll formers a solution for many high wind environments. With the deep major thread design the T17 MASTERGRIP™ provided by Lakeside Construction Fasteners allows the fastener to be embedded in all wood substrates for maximum pull-out! T17 MASTERGRIP™ will secure the metal panel to the wood structure to help prevent panel pullover and shear in the most extreme high wind conditions!

• Head Size: 5/16 HWH

• Drill Type: TEK3/SD3

• Lengths: 3/4", 7/8", 1", 11/4", 1 1/2", 2", 2 1/2"

• Innovation: No Red Rust HWH

• Application: Metal to Metal

• Head: 3/8 HWH

• Drill Point: TEK3/SD

• Lengths: 7/8", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2"

• Innovation: High Wind Uplift Resistance

• Application: Hurricane Zones/Snow Retention/Poly Carbonate Panels
  

• Head: 3/8 HWH

• Drill Point: TEK3/SD

• Lengths: 7/8", 2", 2 1/2"

• Innovation: 3/4" & 1" OD Sealing Washers

• Application: Hurricane Zones/Snow Retention/Poly Carbonate Panels

With a robust 5/16 HWH head size and designed for Tek3/SD3 drill types, these fasteners are built to tackle demanding metal-to-metal applicatons.

With a robust 5/16 HWH head size and designed for Tek3/SD3 drill types, these fasteners are built to tackle demanding metal-to-metal applicatons.

• Head 5/16 HWH

• Drill Point: Self Driller

• Length: 3/4"

• Innovation: Penetrates 10, 12 and 14 ga Steel

• Application: Pre-Engineered metal building

• Head 5/16 HWH

• Drill Point: Self Driller

• Length: 7/8", 1", 1 1/4", 1 1/2", 2", 2 1/2", 3"

• Innovation: Penetrates 10, 12 and 14 ga Steel

• Application: Pre-Engineered metal building.

Lakeside Construction Fasteners, FULL SERVICE USA owned company offers a vast product line of fastener & foam alternative solutions. The new high-strength COR-10 WOOD-XTM (#10 x 1"– 3") is engineered to secure corten metal panels into hardwood decking substrates, offers a sealed protective barrier, and pre-weathered for exact corten metal panel color match. No more waiting for your fasteners to be painted or weathered to match corten metal panels!! The low maintenance COR-10 WOOD-XTM high-low threads and sharp T-17 cut point allows the fastener to quickly penetrate the corten metal panel for low cost installation!

Lakeside Construction Fasteners offer a full line of innovative wood fasteners for post frame, gutter, HVAC, & residential applications. The #8 Z-STITCHTM is designed for all types of stitching applications from metal panels to gutter strapping. The engineered #8 Z-STITCHTM coarse threads along with the sharp cut point allows the fastener to quickly penetrate metal for easier fastener installation!

This engineered T-25 system s designed to provide quick and stable drive action for a variety of applications.

This engineered T-25 system s designed to provide quick and stable drive action for a variety of applications.

Lakeside Construction Fasteners offer a full line of innovative long-life fasteners for post frame and residential applications. The 304 STAINLESS WOOD-X™ is designed for all types of decking substrate materials including hard woods. The engineered 304 STAINLESS WOOD-X™ uniform threads along with the sharp pierce point allows the fastener to quickly lock into wood substrate for maximum hold power!

The SC110VENT-R™ by Lakeside Construction Fasteners offers installers and contractors an affordable venting system with one of the lowest in place cost! The design of the SC110VENT-R™ open cell structure prevents water, dirt, and snow from penetrating the building structure at the ridge cap, hip, valley or eave. SC110VENT-R™ promotes positive air ventilation throughout the building envelope which starts at the ridge cap! The formulated UV Coating allows the SC110VENT-R™ to resist high temperature environments and prevents the open cell structure from collapsing. The SC110VENT-R™ is Your Complete Ridge Venting Solution!

• Seals out dust, debris, wind-driven rain & snow!
• Highly resistant to moisture!
• Conforms to multiple metal panel profiles and fills voids!
• Excellent compressibility!

• Low-Cost Profile Venting Solution!

• Adhesive Full Width For MAX Holding Power!

• Uniformed RibFlex Technologies For Complete Seal!

• Coated Reinforced Fiber Matrix Prevents Material From Cracking!

• In Stock: 10' & 20' Rolls
  

The Ridge-X Vent™ by Lakeside Construction Fasteners offers installers and contractors a low in-place cost venting solution for metal and shingle roofs! The design of the Ridge-X Vent™ non woven polyester fiber structure inhibits water, dirt, and snow from penetrating the building structure. Ridge-X Vent™ promotes positive air ventilation throughout the building envelope which starts at the ridge cap! The special formulated UV Coating allows the Ridge-X Vent™ to resist high temperature environments, and prevents the fiber structure from collapsing

• 21 Sq. In. Net Free Area / LF!

• Fits Under Any Ridge Cap!

• Meets All Model Building Codes: CABO, SBCCI, BOCA, ICBO!

• ¾"H x 10½"W x 20'L

• 40 Year Warranty!

• Engineered to maximize ventilation

• Adhesive for secure installation

• Miami-Dade approved Noa No. 22-0713.04

• Available Lengths: 20' Rolls, 50' Rolls & 100' Rolls

• Fits under almost any ridge cap

The unique design of SC2 PROFILE CLOSURE™ by Lakeside Construction Fasteners allows for fast installation and conforms to the minor rib panel contours allowing for free air movement keeping the weather elements out of your building structure! In cold weather environments the SC2 PROFILE CLOSURE™ with innovative memory flex foam technologies will expel moisture and in hot weather move solar-heated hot air from the attic throughout the building ridge. SC2 PROFILE CLOSURE ™ is designed with a patented UV Hydrophobic Coating, preventing water, dirt, snow, and insects from penetrating the building structure throughout the ridge cap after installation! The SC2 PROFILE CLOSURE™ System is the low cost In-place Ridge Venting Solution providing installers and contractors a Weather Resistant Barrier!

The unique design of SC3 PROFILE CLOSURE™ by Lakeside Construction Fasteners creates a weather-tight seal to the metal panel allowing for free air movement. In cold weather environments the SC3 PROFILE CLOSURE™ will expel moisture and in hot weather move solar-heated hot air from the attic throughout the building ridge. SC3 PROFILE CLOSURE™ with new memory flex foam technologies and patented UV Hydrophobic Coating prevents water, dirt, snow, and insects from penetrating the building structure throughout the ridge cap after installation! The premium SC3 PROFILE CLOSURE™ System is the Complete Ridge Venting Solution providing installers and contractors a Weather Resistant Barrier for Non Planer Profiles!

CloseSeal Plus™ is an advanced sealing solution tailored for a wide range of panel types, iincluding 5/8, ¾ Ag, 1 ¼ R-Bond, U-panel, 5V, 1/2, and corrugated panels.

ProGuard Seal™ Expanded Universal Closure by Lakeside Construction Fasteners allows for fast installation and conforms to various metal panel profiles creating a weather tight barrier preventing the natural outside elements from penetrating inside the building structure. LCF developed this innovative product offering as an “alternative solution" to die cut closures. With the ProGuard Seal™ Expanded Universal Closure only one product is now needed to conform around the minor/major panel contours. With our patented UV Inhibitor and Anti-Microbial Coating System this product can be exposed to direct sunlight or weather without fail!

NovaFlex® Metal Roof & Panel Adhesive Sealant is a non-corrosive, single component, oxime-cured, silicone sealant and/or adhesive. This product is a general purpose compound that is used most frequently as a seam sealant or joint filler in metal roof or panel systems.

• Rainproof in 1 hour (70°F/50% RH)

• Applies down to 10°F

• Will not shrink upon curing

• No mixing required

• No special tools required

• 18 month shelf life

• Solvent free, contains no isocyanates

• No outgassing or bubbling on damp surfaces (common with urethane products)

• 5 year limited warranty

• Translucent formula makes repairs less noticeable

• 100% silicone rubber (solvent free, no odor)

• Excellent repair material for many substrates

• Rain safe in 1 hour (70°F/50% RH)

• Excellent adhesion and hang

• Easily applied with a brush or trowel

• VOC Compliant

• No hardening, chalking, crazing, or cracking

• Application temperature: -20°F to 160°F

• Service temperature: -40°F to 400°F

• Excellent adhesion

• Non-flammable

• Extrudes down to -20°F

• UV and mold/mildew resistant

• Permanently flexible

• All weather formula

• Solvent free

• Invisible to UV light

• Tack free in ≤15 minutes; cured in 24-30 hours

• Exceptional elongation and flexibility

• UV resistant

• Asphalt shingle compatible

• Cured sealant is mildew resistant

• Resealable - may be applied over itself

MB-10A Butyl Tape is a premier elastomeric butyl rubber sealant designed to meet the critical requirements of metal buildings. It also meets or exceeds all sealing requirements for window glazing, air conditioning, and refrigeration. MB-10A Butyl Tape is extruded on silicone coated paper for easy application. It is produced in many different sizes and lengths to fit all application requirements. The rolls are securely packaged in cartons for convenience in job site storage and export.

• Available in Black and Grey EPDM or Red Silicone

• Size ranges: Numbers 0-9

• Proven design: Associated with the roofing industry globally for over 40 years

• Twenty year warranty: Just fit it and forget it - we've got you covered.

• Available in Black and Grey EPDM or Red Silicone

• Size ranges: Numbers 1-10

• Suitable for both standard and retrofit applications: When retrofitting is required just cut and apply clips for ease of application

• Larger square base will cover a larger opening: So more forgiving for penetration openings and allows for steeper roof pitch

• Twenty year warranty: Just fit it and forget it - we've got you covered.

• Available in Black and Grey EPDM or Red Silicone (Round / Square Base)

• Square Base size ranges: Numbers 1-10 Round Base size ranges: Retro #1 – #4

• Snaps together in seconds

• The built-in crimp means no loose clips or rivets

• Our base makes easy work

• Aluminum base conforms to the roof with ease

• Twenty year warranty: Just fit it and forget it - we've got you covered.

Dekstrip Flashing, conforming to ISO 9001 Quality Management standards is a versatile solution engineered to handle a wide range of flashing challanges.

The Dektite SHT represents a breakthrough in roof flashing technology, combining a thermoplastic hard base with an elastomer collar for superior durability and flexibility.

LCF solar roofing solutions are designed for optimal performing in solar panel installations, providing a long-term, watertight seal for various roof penetrations.

Engineered for superior performance in challenging conditions, these rivets are your go-to-choice for metal stitching applicatons.

Threads: 12 per in. / SD3: 16 per in.
Innovation: Reinforced Flute
Cut Point: Type-17/Self-Driller #3

Threads: 12 per in. / SD3: 16 per in.
Innovation: Reinforced Flute
Cut Point: Pierce Point/Self-Driller #3

Threads: 14 threads per inch
Innovation: H-LowTM Threads
Cut Point: Type-17

• Available in 10 x 1"; 10 x 1-1/2" & 10 x 2"!
• Self-Tapping and #3 Self-Driller Options!
• Reinforced Head for High Torque Applications!
• Flush Fit!

• Internal Drive: #2 Square, #2 Phillips Combo

• Drill Point: TEK3/SD3

• Lengths: 1", 1 1/2", 2"

• Innovation: Reinforced Flute

• Application: Standing Seam Metal Panels/Trim

• Internal Drive: #2 Square, #2 Phillips Combo

• Drill Point: TEK3/SD3

• Lengths: 1", 1 1/2", 2"

• Innovation: Reinforced Flute

• Application: Standing Seam Metal Panels/Trim