Crystal introduces the new AW-rated aluminum double-hung Series 2700 window.  Featuring a sloped sill, equal sightlines, and easy-clean tilt-in sashes, the new premium window provides enhanced energy performance to meet stringent energy codes. -New Window Features AW Rating and Enhanced Energy Efficiency- QUEENS, NY, July 26, 2023 –Award-winning national manufacturer Crystal Window & Door Systems has once again expanded its broad product line with a new window.  The new Series 2700 is a 3-¼” jamb aluminum tilt-in sash double-hung window with enhanced energy performance and an AW-rated model.  Suitable for a variety of replacement and new construction applications, the Crystal Series 2700 meets the latest stringent energy code requirements of New York City and other jurisdictions. The Crystal Series 2700 Double-Hung and Series 2710 Fixed/Picture window models are available in both commercial window CW-PG50 and architectural-rated AW-PG50 versions.  The Series 2710 is also available in a variety of special shapes.  All the windows have strong 3-¼” depths frame with thermally improved wide thermal break profiles.                             “The new Series 2700 window is an amazing addition to the Crystal product line,” said Sabrina Leung, R&D/Architectural Sales Manager for Crystal.  “The affordable 3-¼” frame window with enhanced energy performance that easily complies with new codes and an AW-rated option certainly fills a ‘sweet spot’ in the Crystal lineup.  I’m sure it will be a big hit with architects, developers, builders, and fenestration contractors.” The Crystal Series 2700 Double-Hung features a fast draining sloped sill, easy clean tilt-in sashes and an aesthetically pleasing equal sightline design.  The 2700 Double-Hung also includes a full width auto-lock pull/lift rail at the head and sill, as well as a continuous weather strip at the meeting rail for improved air and water tightness, all ensuring convenience, safety, and comfort.                               The Crystal Series 2700 aluminum double-hung window features tilt-in sashes for convenient cleaning and a full-width auto-lock lift rail for ease of operation. In addition to the features of the standard CW-rated version, the Crystal Series 2700 AW-rated model adds steel reinforcement to the lock rail, anti-bow pins at the jambs, and recessed custodial torx tilt latches for the lower sash.  As a result, the AW-PG50 window achieves a 10psf water rating. The Crystal Series 2700 window provides a 1” glazing pocket, and with a single low-E coated and Argon filled double-pane insulating glass unit (IGU), the window easily and affordably complies with New York City energy codes.  With other IGU options, U-values as low as 0.33 are possible.  Besides low-E, Argon, and triple glass IGUs, between-glass and simulated divided lite grids are also available. Options to speed Series 2700 new construction and retrofit installations including a 1-¼” nailing fin or 2-½” face flange frame.  Crystal mullion systems facilitate combining Series 2700 windows with one another.  Adding to comfort, convenience, and safety, other options include sash opening limit stops, full or half screens, and block-and-tackle or ultra-lift balances.  All the Crystal Series 2700 windows come finished in durable AAMA 2604 sustainable powder coat standard colors, with a wide variety of custom colors and an optional upgrade to AAMA 2605 finish is available.

Crystal Window & Door Systems President Steve Chen was named to the City & State New York Magazine 2023 Queens Power 100 List. -City & State NY Magazine Includes Steve Chen in Annual List- QUEENS, NY, June 12, 2023 –The success and growing prestige and influence of Crystal Window & Door Systems and its top executives continue to be recognized by the press and public.  Recently, Steve Chen, President of Crystal Windows, was included by City & State New York Magazine in its notable Queens Power 100 List for 2023.  The list, published in the magazine’s May 22, 2023, print and online editions, highlights the top 100 movers and shakers in the New York City Borough of Queens.  Queens is home to almost 50,000 businesses and 2.4 million people, making it the fourth largest city in America if ranked separately. In selecting Chen for the auspicious list, City & State editors noted the size of the company’s Queens workforce, product compliance with new aggressive energy codes, and the company’s community, philanthropic, and educational support.  Crystal’s headquarters and production facility in Queens employs 350 workers, with 99% residing in New York City or State, and 98%are minorities.  Crystal supports many local educational, art, and charitable institutions and programs such as the Queens Museum, Queens Theatre in the Park, and Queens Library Foundation. The company recently established a $1.1 million endowment for Queens College School of the Arts for art exhibits and scholarship programs. “At Crystal Windows, we are always focused on doing what’s best for our customers, our employees, and our community,” said Steve Chen.  “It is very rewarding to see these corporate values recognized.” City & State New York, a weekly publication, is the leading political and public policy publication for New York City and New York State.  The annual Queens Power 100 List includes numerous elected officials, key government agency heads, major non-profit and advocacy group leaders, and a select group of business leaders based in Queens.