Wood Species

Unlike other window makers, Loewen use Coastal Douglas Fir as the standard species for frames and sashes. This tightly grained wood does more than just give Loewen windows a rich, warm texture— it’s also naturally tough and resilient, yet remarkably workable, meaning it is ideal for precision milling and capable of holding the smallest, most intricate detailing.

To enhance Douglas Fir’s high natural resistance to moisture absorption, decay and insect infestation, every Loewen wood component is treated with a water repellant/wood preservative sealant before assembly.
Alternatively, all Loewen windows and doors are available in Mahogany, another durable species that is known for its luxurious beauty.

Colors and Cladding

Loewen uses only extruded aluminum cladding to better protect your window and door exterior and to eliminate the need for painting. This thick extruded aluminum cladding retains its shape, resists denting, and lasts longer than roll-formed aluminum. In addition, Loewen’s window cladding is set away from the underlying wood, creating an air space that improves thermal performance.

Loewen’s nine standard and twenty-seven optional colors are created from Kynar-based paint that has been enhanced with ceramic pigmentation — meaning the finishes are better able to stand up to direct sunlight, extreme temperature variations and acidic pollutants without fading.

Hardware

Selecting a style and finish that reflects your unique taste is a critical part of creating the right look. But choosing hardware involves more than just appearance — function and operation are essential, which is why Loewen offers a wide range of handles, locking systems and other hardware choices — from the most traditional to the most contemporary.

Glazing

Loewen uses thicker glass than most other window manufacturers, making our products more insulative, more soundproof and more resistant to impact. Plus, our thicker glass is considerably more resistant to the stresses caused by fluctuations in temperature.

Loewen windows and glass inserts for doors are available with numerous glazing options: Heat-Smart® Plus Window Systems 1, 2 and 3, Tranquility® sound reduction system and StormForce™ Series. Loewen Heat-Smart® Plus Window Systems use argon gas and Low E2 technology to save on heating and cooling costs. Each of three Heat-Smart® Plus Window Systems delivers a different level of thermal performance, allowing you to choose the system that best meets your needs.

Performance and Certification

To enable homeowners, designers, architects and builders to choose the right product, Loewen adheres to universally recognized accreditation and certification programs. Certification allows our performance to be precisely measured and compared to other products and gives the customer, architect and builder an objective, scientific basis for decision making.

Loewen products are designed to meet most major building codes. Our extensive product line, custom capability and years of market experience make even the most stringent codes achievable. Rely on Loewen to avoid unexpected expense and to create your custom project to comply with codes and specifications.