Windows and doors have a profound effect on the short- and long-term viability of your post-frame building. That’s exactly why Wick Buildings is constantly looking for innovative ways to make our buildings stand the test of time – and Mother Nature.

It’s also why we’ve partnered with A.J. Manufacturing to add Harmony Windows and Sliding Patio Doors to our product line. Learn more about these innovative products below.

EXCEPTIONALLY PERFORMING DOORS AND WINDOWS

Manufactured for post-frame construction, these windows and doors from A.J. Manufacturing are extremely durable and virtually maintenance-free.

But more than that, they utilize the latest in energy-efficient design and components to keep your new building cozy year-round.

Let’s take a closer look.

Window

Note the numbered features below.

HARMONY WINDOWS

Here are just some of the quality features you’ll find in all Harmony Windows:

Maintenance-free vinyl – no painting or staining ever needed.
Triple weatherseal on sash – keeps drafts out, and heat and air conditioning in.
Fusion welded frame and sash – ensures strength and durability, and that the seams will not separate.
Extra thick (70 mil) multi-chambered frames and sash – creates air spaces for better insulation, and increases strength and durability.
Low-E coating on glass – coating keeps damaging UV light outside and reflects infrared light, without compromising visible light transmission.
Heavy duty glass – double strength glass ensures maximum durability and protection.

SLIDING PATIO DOORS

A.J. Manufacturing’s Sliding Patio Doors share many of the same energy-saving and long-life features as Harmony Windows, such as:

Multi-chamber profiles for thermal efficiency and strength
Heavy duty weather stripping to keep indoor air inside and outdoor air outside
Dual pane insulated glass with Low-E coatings and argon filling to keep heat where it belongs

In addition, these premium doors are the perfect solution for your building’s entry and exit needs with:

Security – fixed and mobile panel rails meet and interlock perfectly, making removal from outside almost impossible.

Accessibility – the lower sill design provides safer entry and exit.

Smooth and quiet operation – patented dual-tandem nylon wheels on a raised rail, which protects the wheels from dirt and debris.

Aesthetic options – color matched to Harmony Windows, and available in two width options.

TOO SIGNIFICANT TO SKIMP ON

Lighting, ventilation, insulation, security, aesthetics – your windows and doors affect so many aspects of your post-frame building! The last thing you want to do is skimp on them.

If you have questions about windows and doors for your upcoming post-frame building project, be sure to contact Wick Buildings for more information.

	Yes	No
You understand that barndominium/shouse pricing is comparable to studwall home construction, particularly those with traditional 2-3 car garages and basements. Interior finishes are the same in either building type, and the advantages of a barndominium/shouse largely go away when the garage/shop space is modest and a basement is required. In many cases, you can expect to pay the same as studwall construction (i.e., somewhere between $175 - $250 per square foot depending on your market).
You want an attached garage and/or shop space > standard 2-3 car garage (i.e., > 1,200 square feet). Using post-frame building design, a barndominium/shouse is able to create large usable spaces cost-effectively in ways that traditional studwall construction cannot.
You like the aesthetic of steel (for the roof and sidewalls) typically used in a barndominium/shouse. Alternate materials may be used on the exterior, but they add cost.
You are comfortable using a concrete floating slab (or equivalent) to meet your foundation needs. A barndominium/shouse can be built on nearly any concrete foundation, including traditional basements. However, traditional basements are not necessary with a barndominium/shouse and having one increases cost.
You want to do some of the interior work yourself (such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fixtures), or you want to be the general contractor for that scope of work. While some builders will do full turnkey projects, most prefer to perform work through completion of the building shell.

	Yes	No
You understand that barndominium/shouse pricing is comparable to studwall home construction, particularly those with traditional 2-3 car garages and basements. Interior finishes are the same in either building type, and the advantages of a barndominium/shouse largely go away when the garage/shop space is modest and a basement is required. In many cases, you can expect to pay the same as studwall construction (i.e., somewhere between $175 - $250 per square foot depending on your market).
You want an attached garage and/or shop space > standard 2-3 car garage (i.e., > 1,200 square feet). Using post-frame building design, a barndominium/shouse is able to create large usable spaces cost-effectively in ways that traditional studwall construction cannot.
You like the aesthetic of steel (for the roof and sidewalls) typically used in a barndominium/shouse. Alternate materials may be used on the exterior, but they add cost.
You are comfortable using a concrete floating slab (or equivalent) to meet your foundation needs. A barndominium/shouse can be built on nearly any concrete foundation, including traditional basements. However, traditional basements are not necessary with a barndominium/shouse and having one increases cost.
You want to do some of the interior work yourself (such as mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fixtures), or you want to be the general contractor for that scope of work. While some builders will do full turnkey projects, most prefer to perform work through completion of the building shell.

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INTRODUCING NEW HIGH-PERFORMANCE VINYL WINDOWS FROM A.J. MANUFACTURING

April 18, 2022

EXCEPTIONALLY PERFORMING DOORS AND WINDOWS

HARMONY WINDOWS

SLIDING PATIO DOORS

TOO SIGNIFICANT TO SKIMP ON

Is a Barndominium the right fit for you?

Is a Shouse the right fit for you?

EXCEPTIONALLY PERFORMING DOORS AND WINDOWS

HARMONY WINDOWS

SLIDING PATIO DOORS

TOO SIGNIFICANT TO SKIMP ON

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