BLOWING DUST INFILTRATION TEST REPORT. Rendered to: TEX-STAR WINDOWS, INC. PROJECT: Blowing Dust Test SERIES: 3000 Double Hung Window

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1 Architectural Testing BLOWING DUST INFILTRATION TEST REPORT Rendered to: TEX-STAR WINDOWS, INC. PROJECT: Blowing Dust Test SERIES: 3000 Double Hung Window Report No: Test Completion Date: 03/24/10 Report Date: 04/07/10 Record Retention End Date: 03/24/ Market Loop Southlake, Texas phone: fax:

2 Architectural Testing BLOWING DUST INFILTRATION TEST REPORT Rendered to: TEX-STAR WINDOWS, INC US 180 West Seminole, TX Report No: Test Completion Date: 03/24/10 Report Date: 04/07/10 Record Retention End Date: 03/24/14 Project Summary: Architectural Testing, Inc. was contracted by Tex-Star Windows, Inc. to conduct performance testing on a Series/Model 3000 vinyl double hung window. All testing was performed in accordance with the test procedure detailed herein. This report includes complete written and photographic documentation of all testing performed and a copy of cross sectional drawings. General Product Description: Project Type: Series 3000 Vinyl Double Hung Window Overall Size: 48" x 72" Top Sash Size: 44-3/8" x 35-1/4" Bottom Sash Size: 45-3/8" x 35-1/8" Weatherstripping: Type Quantity Location Vinyl Bulb 1 Row Top sash top rail Pile with Fin 1 Row Lateral face of stiles Pile with Fin 1 Row Interior face of top sash bottom rail Vinyl Bulb 1 Row Bottom sash bottom rail Pile with Fin 1 Row Exterior face of bottom sash top rail Pile with Fin 1 Row Sill leg 2865 Market Loop Southlake, Texas phone: fax:

3 Architectural Testing Page 2 of 4 Test Specimen Description: (continued) Weeps: Type Quantity Location 1" x 1/4" with cover 2 4" from each end of the sill exterior face Hardware: Type Quantity Location Sweep lock 3 9" from each end of the bottom sash top rail and at the midpoint Lock keepers 3 9" from each end of the top sash bottom rail and at the midpoint Tilt Latch 4 Each end of the sash top rails Pivot bar 4 Each end of the sash bottom rails Block and tackle balance 4 Jamb pockets Test Methods: Blowing Dust Infiltration Resistance: A wind generator was placed 84" from the test specimen. Wind speed was set at 35 mph. Aluminum Oxide dust with a particle size of 50 microns was introduced into the wind stream at a rate of 46 grams per minute. Testing continued continuously for 1 hour. Visual and photographic observations were made of dust penetrating the test specimen. The accumulated dust which penetrated the specimen was collected and weighed. TEST RESULTS Title of Test Results Dynamic Blowing Dust Resistance Dust observed penetrating See Note 35 mph Weight of dust penetration: 1.6 g Note #1: Dust was observed on the floor at each sill corner. Dust was observed on top of the bottom sash top rail. Dust was observed on the interior face of the sash stiles and jambs. See Photos.

4 Architectural Testing Page 3 of 4 Cross sectional drawings, data sheets, a copy of this report or other pertinent project documentation will be retained by Architectural Testing, Inc. for a period of four years from the original test date. At the end of this retention period, such materials shall be discarded without notice and the service life of this report by Architectural Testing, Inc. will expire. Results obtained are tested values and were secured by using the designated test methods. This report does not constitute certification of this product nor an opinion or endorsement by this laboratory. It is the exclusive property of the client so named herein and relates only to the specimen(s) tested. This report may not be reproduced, except in full, without the written approval of Architectural Testing, Inc. For ARCHITECTURAL TESTING, INC.: Andy Cost Laboratory Manager John Waskow Director Regional Operations AC:hd Attachments (pages): This report is complete only when all attachments listed are included. Appendix-A: Photographs (4) Appendix-B: Drawings (1)

5 Architectural Testing Page 4 of 4 Revision Log Rev. # Date Page(s) Revision(s) 0 04/07/10 N/A Original report issue This report produced from controlled document template ATI 00301, revised 03/01/10.

6 APPENDIX A Photographs Photo No. 1: Wind Generator with Air Flow Straightener Photo No. 2: Dust Nozzle

7 Photo No. 3: Test Specimen Photo No. 4: Dust on Stiles and Jambs

8 Photo No. 5: Dust on Bottom Sash Top Rail Photo No. 6: Dust on Floor at Sill Corners

9 APPENDIX B Drawings

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