YKK AP America unveils the YES 60 family of storefront products, including the FI, TU and XT models, providing 6-inch solutions to meet growing market demands. The YES 60 line is designed to accommodate taller and wider storefront openings, allowing more natural light at a lower installed cost than alternatives. With the addition, YKK AP now boasts a core line of 6-inch solutions, including corners and thermal doorframes.
“Across the industry we are seeing more architects specifying storefront, particularly in retail, low-rise offices and high-rise mixed-use buildings. At the same time, designs continue to grow in height and width, pushing the capabilities of existing storefront offerings,” said David Warden, enerGfacade brand manager for YKK AP. “The new YES 60 models address this change, providing low-cost, energy efficient alternatives to curtain wall. This is just another example of YKK AP’s dedication to providing products that meet the evolving needs of architects and glazing contractors.”
One of the most flexible storefront design choices on the market, the YES 60 FI is 10 percent structurally stronger than the TU and XT systems, allowing for greater vertical and horizontal spans. The YES 60 FI accepts from ¼-inch up to 1-inch low E insulating glass, meaning the system can deliver the performance necessary for climate zones 1 and 2.
The large span, thermally broken YES 60 TU utilizes ThermaBond Plus® technology, a patented process that greatly improves adhesion of the polyurethane thermal break material to the extruded aluminum. The outside glazed TU model accepts 1-inch insulating glass.
Part of the enerGfacade line of solutions, the YES 60 XT large span high performance storefront features dual thermal barriers that maintain a comfortable interior for building occupants. The YES 60 XT offers best-in-class thermal performance, including a U-factor of 0.38.
All YES 60 models feature the industry-leading sill flashing design, featuring no blind seals, tall back leg for enhanced water resistance, and patent pending three-point attachment of end dam. The option of side lite curtain wall covers, pre-engineered corners and an alternative anchoring system further expands design choices. Additionally, all YES 60 models are compatible with the YES 45 storefront, and integrate with the ThermaShade® Sun Control system and Luminance® Light Shelf technology.
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About YKK AP America
YKK AP America Inc. manufactures entrances, storefronts, curtain walls, window walls, sunshades, windows and sliding doors for office buildings, residential high-rises, schools, stadiums, shopping centers and institutional structures. All building products are manufactured in Dublin, Ga. in ISO 14001 certified facilities that operate in a sustainable manner by reducing pollution and waste. The company is also recognized by the U.S. Department of Energy for Exceptional Leadership in Industrial Energy Efficiency. YKK AP America is based in Austell, Ga. and is a subsidiary of YKK Corporation of America, whose parent company is global manufacturer YKK Corporation of Japan. For more information, visit www.ykkap.com and follow YKK AP on Twitter and YouTube.