PRESS RELEASE Keeping your home secure in style. Burlington, Ontario. July 21, 2004: Home Security is an issue that is always on our minds. But how do you balance between security and beauty? Pollard Windows offers a wide range of window and door products that will add curb appeal to your home and provide the security you need. Pollard’s windows have been tested in accordance with both the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). Windows have passed forced entry resistance tests and have received the highest rating. The casement styles offered in the Liberty Collection feature standard multi-point locking hardware. This system incorporates two separate latches that secure both the top and bottom portions of the sash with the convenient operation of one handle. Many casement windows latch only the middle or bottom portion or have two separate locks for the top and bottom portions. Also, the Caribbean Awning style features one locking mechanism on each side of the sash which provides added security. All Liberty Collection styles combine a maintenance free vinyl exterior with the warmth of natural wood finishes in maple, pine or oak. Beauty won’t be compromised with the FrenchClad Door; the vinyl exterior is durable and maintenance-free and choose from natural pine, oak or maple interiors to coordinate your door with any décor. From the inside and out you’ll enjoy the beautiful glass area which allows for natural light inside the home and provides you with a great view to the outdoors. The Liberty FrenchClad Door uses a standard deadbolt and three-point locking system which secures the door at the top, bottom and side of the door. As an upgrade on any of Pollard’s windows, choose Profilon® security film. This multi-layer laminate, which is manufactured by Haverkamp, increases the strength of glass and is able to withstand multiple impacts. With Profilon, security bars are not necessary and a more esthetically pleasing solution is presented. Profilon acts as an invisible barrier between any intruder and your home. About Pollard Windows Pollard Windows was founded by a young visionary with a strong work ethic. Norman Pollard arrived in Canada in 1947 ready to embrace a new life for himself and his family. A skilled carpenter, he taught his wife and children everything he knew about woodworking. And in 1948, the family business was born. The Pollard formula for success is now as it was then: work hard, reinvest in new technology, and give customers more for their money. Today, Pollard operates out of a 300,000 sq. ft. plant and is recognized as a leader in window manufacturing technology. For more information contact the Pollard Windows Marketing Department at 1-800-236-6616 -end- Close Window