T600N Awning Window Unit — Extreme Weather Rated
T600N Awning Window Unit — Extreme Weather Rated
T600N Awning Window Unit — Extreme Weather Rated
The T600N Awning is a top-hinged outswing unit built on the structural-fin T600N platform — inheriting the system's extreme Design Pressure (DP) rating and AAMA 501-compliant water and air performance. It is the specification-grade choice for high-exposure coastal, high-rise, and commercial applications where operable ventilation is required within a curtain-wall assembly without compromising the facade's structural or weather performance.
The unit features the T600N's 5/8" sightline, polyamide thermal break struts, concealed 220 lb European-style hinges, and a triple-glazed Low-E IGU with argon fill achieving a NFRC U-factor of 0.16 — the best thermal performance in any aluminum operable unit. A motorized operator option enables installation at out-of-reach heights in curtain-wall assemblies, with BMS integration for automated ventilation control. The 6063-T5 frame is available in Class 1 anodize or AAMA 2605-compliant fluoropolymer coating in any RAL color.
On a Chicago lakeshore high-rise in a November rainstorm, the T600N Awning sheds water away from the curtain-wall and keeps ventilating — because extreme weather is not a reason to close the window.
Studio View — Open at 30° with Hinge Arm and Triple-Pane IGU Cross-Section
The T600N Awning open at 30°, showing the concealed hinge arm at the top corner, the polyamide thermal break extrusion cross-section, and the triple-pane IGU glass stack with three glass layers and two argon-filled air spaces.
Installed Performance — Chicago Lakeshore High-Rise, Rainstorm
T600N Awning units open on the upper-floor facade of a Chicago lakeshore high-rise during a heavy rainstorm. The top-hinged geometry sheds water away from the curtain-wall while maintaining ventilation — AAMA 501-compliant performance in the conditions that matter most.
AAMA 2605 Fluoropolymer Coating Detail — Uniform Finish with RAL Color Chip
The AAMA 2605 fluoropolymer coating surface at the sash exterior corner — brush-stroke-free, uniform specular reflectance, with a RAL color chip overlay showing the precision color match. AAMA 2605 is the highest performance standard for architectural aluminum coatings, with a 10-year film integrity and color retention warranty.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| System | T600N Structural-Fin Thermally-Broken Aluminum Awning |
| Operation | Top-hinged outswing awning; motorized operator option available |
| Sightline | 5/8" (15.9 mm) — matches T600N curtain-wall grid profile |
| Glazing Configuration | Triple-glazed Low-E IGU with argon fill |
| U-Factor (NFRC) | 0.16 BTU/hr·ft²°F (NFRC 100 certified) |
| Design Pressure Rating (psf) | Extreme DP — per project engineering; AAMA 501 compliant |
| Hinge Rating | 220 lbs per leaf — concealed European-style, factory-installed |
| Coating Standard | AAMA 2605 fluoropolymer (PVDF); Class 1 anodize also available — custom RAL |
Extrusion Alloy: 6063-T5 aluminum | Thermal Break: Polyamide struts | Operator: Manual or motorized (BMS-compatible) | Compliance: AAMA 501, applicable high-rise and coastal codes