PROJECT
Right. More than 4,000 windows and sliding-glass doors were used in the 24 condominiums and 300 apartments in the Southpoint Cove at Waters Edge complex. Above. The windows used in the project feature an easily removable top sash that facilitates drywall passthrough, exterior brick mould, and a constant-force balance system.
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Complex Features Daylight, Energy Efficiency Southpoint Cove project uses 4,300 windows and sliding-glass doors for the nine-building complex.
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early 78-million baby boomers nationwide are
used at Southpoint Cove offer a number of build-
reshaping the housing market by downsizing
er-friendly attributes, including an easily removable top
from heavily mortgaged homes needing con-
sash that facilitates drywall pass-through, an exterior
stant upkeep to less spacious, low-maintenance environ-
brick mould, and a constant-force balance system. The
ments filled with bright decors, open floor plans, and a
dual-pane glass and a multi-chambered mainframe also
wide array of modern, energy-efficient doors, windows,
ensure energy efficiency.
appliances, and utilities.
Model 910 vinyl sliding-glass doors are available in
On the southern edge of Lake Ontario, along the
two- and three-panel configurations with a warm-edge
Irondequoit Bay in Webster, NY, the developers of
spacer system that maximizes energy efficiency and im-
Southpoint Cove at Waters Edge recently took advan-
proves the seal performance of the insulated glass units.
tage of this trend when they opened the upscale living
“Our company has worked with many manufacturers
complex. With 24 condominiums and more than 300
over the years,” stated Seitz. “Many have come and gone.
apartments spread across nine separate buildings, the re-
MI has continually been there with quality products and
sort-style accommodations also offer a complete com-
pricing that meet ever-tightening budgets. Southpoint
munity center featuring a theatre, fitness center, swim-
Cove is just another example of the quality of their prod-
ming pool, and fully equipped kitchen for large-group
uct line and their ability to meet strict customer require-
gatherings.
ments.” CA
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“This was a massive undertaking with a very specific direction,” stated Michael Seitz at supplier Lakeside Building Products, Ontario, NY. “We specialize in bestchoice exterior building products. Based on our reputation and long-term support of the local marketplace, we were asked to supply the project’s windows, doors, sid-
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ing, railing, and decking. Everything specified was cho-
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nance-free durability with excellent pricing.” Among the products installed were 2,200 single-hung windows and 2,100 sliding-glass doors from MI Win-
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