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In this video, Sean from America Window Concepts explains the key differences between the Anlin Catalina and Anlin Panoramic windows. These are two of Anlin’s most popular vinyl window options, but they serve slightly different purposes depending on what homeowners are looking for.
We break down the differences in frame thickness, glass surface area, airflow, locking systems, and vent stop options, so you can better understand which window may be the right fit for your home.
One of the biggest differences comes down to sightlines vs. glass space. The Catalina window offers even sightlines, while the Panoramic window provides more glass surface and greater airflow. We also discuss how these differences can affect egress code requirements, especially for bedroom windows.
In this video you’ll learn:
The difference between Anlin Catalina and Panoramic window frames Why glass size and airflow can vary between the two models How locking systems and vent stops work on each window When one window may be better for egress code compliance Why both windows are considered high-performance, Title 24 compliant vinyl windows
Both window systems offer excellent build quality, smooth rollers, durable weather stripping, and a double lifetime warranty, making them top sellers for homeowners looking to upgrade their windows.
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Hey guys, Sean of America Window Concepts.
Today, let's talk about the Anlin Catalina
and Panoramic window again.
This is an amazing one.
Let's talk about this.
Okay, so what you see here is the Anlin Catalina
in white and with the grids, right?
So you see the Queen Anne grid.
You have option nickel hardware.
This is a pull-type Camelot system.
And over here, you're going to see that this is a interior
and exterior black window, vinyl by Anlin.
Now, this is the panoramic version, okay?
So the difference between Catalina and panoramic,
I get this question a lot, is frame thickness.
When you're looking at this glass panel
and you look at this glass panel,
you can tell that this one is slightly larger.
This one is not.
Now, the reason why is because Anlin wants to make sure
on the Catalina that you have an even sight line.
So from the sash end of glass
to the end of glass on the fixed panel, okay?
Some people want that even sight line.
Some want more glass surface.
And of course, whenever you deal with more glass surface,
you get more open airflow.
It's an inch on all the way around.
So it really does make a difference.
Some people have windows
that aren't that big in bedrooms, right?
So if it's, say, for instance, 46 inches by 48 inches tall,
let's call it 46-46.
This window here, when we open this guy,
you can see that the frame is thicker here as well, okay?
So your net open area is smaller.
But this doesn't matter to the person
who wants the even sight lines.
This is how they achieve it.
When you're dealing with egress situations
in smaller windows, lighting window systems,
we're changing them out with Catalina,
we're gonna alert them right out of the gate,
like, this isn't gonna be enough.
We can't get, you know, we're gonna be just under
what's needed for the codes.
Whereas this one here, there is more open air,
and we are actually going to meet
the egress codes with this one.
Anything less than that, forget it.
We can't install this window.
We're gonna have to go with something completely different.
When you're looking at the two different windows,
they're identical as far as overall quality.
Same sashes, same rollers, same weather stripping,
same locking mechanisms.
As you noticed on this one,
this one has the auto locks, right?
The true action lock.
All you do is you just pull these, open, great,
and then you close it, and it's locked.
Now, others like the idea of just pull-type cam locks.
Physically, pulling the cam locks down,
you know when they're facing down, you have a locked window.
With this, they just snap locked, okay?
Both are of equal quality.
So the other cool thing about this is,
with the Catalina window,
you are going to get a vent stop that pops out.
Now, this stops the window from moving a couple of inches.
And the cool thing about this is,
maybe at night you want some airflow,
but you want something to deter somebody
from trying to open the window further, right?
Kind of like the dowel in the window.
So Anlin has put a vent stop there.
Lots of vinyl windows do.
So you might have an option to do a vent stop.
This window, the Panoramic,
there is no place for Anlin to put that vent stop.
So what they do is they option to do a sash bolt, okay?
Stainless steel bolt.
You open the window to the same spot,
and then I plunge it down into the track.
Now, you have a couple of inches of airflow, same thing.
Both are extremely high performance, Title 24 compliant.
Both are very, very beautiful.
The outside retro flanges are very, very beautiful,
and we'll show you those.
Double lifetime warranty,
you can't go wrong with these.
These are top sellers.
Okay, guys, well, hopefully this video helps,
you know, showing you the difference
between the Catalina and the Panoramic.
Make it a great day.
Before you click off this video,
if you live in the Ventura, L.A.,
or Dallas-Fort Worth area,
and you are interested in a free in-home estimate,
go to the website, click on the request.
The link is down below in the description.
I will reach out to you.
Thank you guys so much.
