Architects | Contractors | Building Owners
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.
The Many Commercial Applications
SLIPs can be used for many different purposes that help fill the needs of commercial building owners and managers. Unlike some alternative products, SLIPs are a premium product. They are a long term solution with little to no maintenance. This means you can keep the building efficient, keep the building occupants happy, and keep the owner/manager mind at ease. SLIPs have the ability to be installed on the interior or exterior of the sash. Standard SLIPs use a hidden balance system but on request can be rigged with vintage pocket weights.
Noise Reduction
Slips have been used on downtown commercial buildings to fade outside noise from vehicle traffic and trains.
Value Engineered
When looking at options to update the vintage windows, insulated glass conversions is a popular choice. When doing this you’ll need to remove the original glazing, ensure a large enough channel, and re-glaze the window, this can be very costly on multi-lite configurations. Its much more cost effective to insulate all the original glazed window with a single overlying layer rather than alter the original window.
Functionality
When using SLIPs, your original window will still function in the same manner regardless if its a casement or a double/single hung.
Protection
A SLIP™ protects the vintage window glass and the hours of window glazing work against the elements with a Tempered layer of glass.
Historic Product
While coming up with the idea of the SLIP, we wanted to keep the original window characteristics. With the SLIP™ the original sash AND glass can be kept to maintain the uniqueness and charm of the window. The SLIP is very sleek and slim to the sash so it blends right in. The product can also be installed on the interior or exterior of the sash.
Although SLIP are a long term product with little to no maintenance product, they can easily be removed.
We can provide product data to satisfy the project requirements
Tested and Proven Product
SLIPs are a proven product and have been used on big projects such as Fort Vancouver, U of O Gerlinger Hall, Oregon State Bexel hall and many more. SLIPs are a perfect product for your vintage windows. SLIPs have been used on many different types of projects. The results of using the product have been outstanding.
