Thermo-Press® Interior Storm Windows are custom designed to fit any size or shape window
opening. They are virtually invisible once installed, to preserve the architectural integrity of the building. This is done by painting or staining the narrow PVC frame to match your trim color. The window then presses easily into place using our patented Velcro® system.

Thermo-Press® windows are made of optically clear, high quality acrylic, which is half the weight of glass and does a far better job of insulating than glass. They are also available in tints which reduce solar gain or ultra-violet filtering to protect invaluable collectibles. Unlike glass, acrylic is a poor heat conductor. That's why acrylic is found in a variety of applications from airplane windows to thermos cups. By using a unique vinyl gasket that is mounted on the inside of a PVC window frame, air infiltration and heat loss/gain is eliminated. Thermo-Press® windows stop cold drafts and drastically reduce street noise and air pollution. In fact, Thermo-Press® insulating windows could reduce your heating and cooling losses through your existing windows by 60%. These cost savings will pay for the windows within 3 years.

a. ACRYLIC. .125 (l/8' thick}. This material is known for its fine clarity, and its non-yellowing, distortion-free tendencies. In fact, our acrylic has shown itself to be as transparent as the finest optical glass, weighs half as much, and has 17 times the impact resistance! Thermo-Press* Windows are available in clear as well as tinted and ultra-violet filtering acrylics.

b. PVC FRAME. Our frames are multi-durometer Poly-Vinyl Chloride. This PVC extruded frame attaches permanently to the acrylic used. Thermo-Press frames are white, but can be Painted or stained to match your existing window trim.

c. JOINTS. All frames are constructed with mitred joints. Such precision of construction is not only functionally imperative,but certainly lends to the beauty that these windows convey.

d. INTER-GASKET. Providing extra insulation and air-tight construction is a flexible vinyl gasket, much the same as you find on your refrigerator door. This gasket, on the inside of the PVC frame is the key to virtually eliminating air infiltration. To insure a proper working relationship between the PVC frame and our intergasket, they are extruded as one component.

e. BULB GASKET. We have insured the gasket seal all around by having a separate vinyl tubular gasket which is utilized to "snug up" the panel when it rests on a window sill.

f. HOOK VELCRO®. A continuous 1/2" hook velcro strip is mechanically stapled to the window trim or an added subframe to insure a secure and durable closure. The hook is available in colors to enhance the product's attractiveness.

g. LOOP VELCRO®. A 1/2" loop velero strip is chemically bonded to the PVC frame and attaches to a 1/2' hook velcro strip.

h. QUALITY OF VELCRO®. Velcro is a durable woven nylon hook and loop fastening tape with a minimum life of 10,000 openings and closings. Velcro tapes are manufactured by a weaving process considered to be one of the most precise and refined in the entire textile industry.

Thermo-Press® Insulating Windows and Porch Panels, manufactured in Richmond, VA, can be installed by us or manufactured and shipped to the customer. For more information, including the results of 3rd party Thermal Performance tests, contact us at: Thermo-Press Corporation, 1735 Arlington Road, Richmond, VA, 23230 or 804-355-9147. Fax 804-355-5129. Our E-mail address is info@thermopresscorp.com

The Thermo-Press Storm Interior Window can be mounted to your existing trim or a wood subframe. The panel has a frame width of 7/8". In order to mount to your existing trim you must have at least 1" of flat trim. This will ensure the gasket seal and give you enough area to mount the velcro.

If you do not have 1" of flat trim you need to install a wood subframe. Use 1"x 2" fir (actual measurements ¾" x 1 ½") on the sides and the head of the window. The 1 ½" will give you enough room for the frame as well as some added room to get your fingers inside to pull the panel off.

Take a piece of the PVC frame and place on the 1" flat trim and trace a line on the outer edge. Follow this procedure for the right, left, and top. Measure from the right and the left height as well as a top and bottom width in case the windows are unsquare. If the measurements for the right and left height or the top and bottom width differ by ¼" or more include this in the measurements. Make sure that the window stop bead does not stick out past the flat trim.

Measure the opening inside the trim. Take a top and bottom measurement as well as a left and right measurements. Many windows are unsquare, If the top and bottom width or the left and right height differ by a ¼" or more include this in the measurements. For the panels mounting to a subframe, we will make the necessary deductions. You only need to provide us with the window opening size.

Thermo-Press® uses roughly the same system to convert screened porches to sun rooms for the winter. The only difference that the panels are attached with clips rather than velcro®. In the spring, the panels can be easily removed to enjoy the seasonal breezes. All this at a fraction of the cost associated with glass enclosures.

Norvell Awnings

Since 1899, Norvell Awning Company has been Central Virginia's leader in commercial and residential awnings.

Our awnings and canopies are manufactured with the best materials available right here in our Richmond facility and are custom made to suit the needs of you, our customer. Frames can be custom made from high quality steel or aluminum. We specialize in steel pipe frames, welded steel and aluminum frames or the strong lightweight aluminum stapled awnings and canopies. Whether for home or business, awnings are a cost effective way to enhance both the attractiveness of your business or home, but significantly reduce the cost of energy.

Call, write, fax, or e-mail us now at:

Thermo-Press Corporation
1735 Arlington Road
Richmond, VA, 23230
804-355-9147
Fax 804-355-5129
e-mail info@thermopresscorp.com