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1 collection of wood windows A Mathews Brothers Family Product

2 Orlando Ephraim (O.E.) Frost was responsible for the second phase of Mathews Brothers growth. Brought on as general manager in 1898, he was promoted to superintendent within the year. By 1905 he had purchased the company from the Mathews family, and continually owned and operated it for the next two and half decades. O.E. Frost liked a challenge, and his reputation for producing superior products was legendary. It is for these reasons we have named our wood product line after him. Learn more at mathewsbrothers.com Craftmanship. Restoration. Preservation. a tradition of excellence Spanning three centuries... There s something about wood that just warms our souls. No matter what the species, the natural beauty of wood enhances any home, any style, anywhere. Since the first Mathews Brothers window was made nearly 160 years ago, wood has been an integral part of our culture. Oh, sure, now we have modern conveniences like electric lights instead of gas lanterns, but we still offer putty glazed windows, hand glazed just like we did before the Civil War. Today, we build on our history and experience with the expansion of our wood offering, incorporating three distinct product collections, with their own unique advantages. This product line is named for O.E. Frost, the second owner of Mathews Brothers Company, and the man who built the largest 5-masted schooner ever made in Belfast, Maine. Colonial Collection True divided lite, putty glazed windows in traditional wood sash. Or choose insulating glass in a paint-ready composite sash. Available in picture, transom, and double-hung window styles. For use in new construction or restoration projects. Architectural Collection Solid wood windows and doors, from a wide variety of wood species, available as hung, slider, awning, casement (inswing or outswing) and picture units. Choose from several hardware and casing options to create the custom look you want. Historic Collection Handcrafted to your complete specifications, from wood species, sash dimension, glass type and hardware style. Perfect for historic restoration projects. Cover: O.E. Frost Colonial Collection double-hung windows. This page: O.E. Frost Architectural Collection awning, casement, and transom windows.

3 Available for new construction and replacement applications architectural collection From classic to contemporary, for any style of home Our Architectural Collection provides you with the most flexibility of design, with the widest variety of styles. Select any style of window you desire, from hung, slider, inswing or outswing casements, awning, bows, bays or a wide variety of radius and geometric shapes. Or choose from a wide array of doors, from solid wood entrance doors, to folding doors, to sliding and hinged patio doors to the unique lift and slide doors, each made with superb craftsmanship and an attention to detail. Our Architectural Collection is not just limited to homes, either. Whether your project is a commercial storefront or college dorm, a hotel, a church or a bank, the classic styling and design flexibility of this collection will satisfy even the most demanding architect. colonial collection Available for new construction and replacement applications With a classic look that stands the test of time Nothing says colonial like the look of true putty-glazed windows. Unfortunately, putty glazing by hand is a dying art. Except at Mathews Brothers. We ve been making putty glazed windows since before the Civil War, and today we still follow the same process we have for generations, using Mathews Amazing Glazing, our own unique formulation for putty. Our putty glazed wood sash are single pane glass, and are available with a Low-E energy panel insert. Also available from the Colonial Collection are insulating glass units 1 in wood sash or a maintenance-free paint-ready composite sash. Choose from double-hung, picture or trapezoid units with or without grilles. Whatever you choose, the Colonial Collection will give you the classic look you want with the energy efficiency options you need. 1 IG units are not available as putty glazed. Images on this page are O.E. Frost Colonial Collection double-hungs, transoms, and picture units. Images on this page are O.E. Frost Architectural Collection doors, casement, transom, shape and picture units. mathewsbrothers.com 5

4 committed to performance American Architectural Manufacturing Association Since 1936, the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) has stood as a strong advocate for manufacturers and professionals in the fenestration industry. And today, stands as a representative of both the residential and commercial sectors. historic collection Custom Wood Windows One look at this window, and you ll know that this is not the typical wood product. Made entirely by hand to your exact specifications, and to our demanding standards for quality and beauty. Every component from the frame species to the sash species, from the sash dimensions to the hardware type is chosen by you. You can also choose the balance system you want, from the traditional weight and chain, to tape, the casing you want, and the finish you want. You can even specify the muntin bar style. With the O.E. Frost Historic collection, we return to our roots, providing builders and remodelers with completely customized, historically accurate wood windows. Designed by you What is it exactly that you re looking for in your new window? Well, odds are, we can get it for you. You see, every O.E. Frost Historic window is made to your specific requirements, and to our demanding standards for quality and beauty. Virtually every aspect of these windows are designed and specified by you. First you choose your frame style... Single-hung or double-hung? Stationary or operable? Pre-hung, sash and balance, or sash only? Weight and chain, weight and cord, tape balance, or square edge/ no plough? With or without blindstop? Did you know that Mathews Brothers is one of the last of the window companies in the U.S. that still produces putty glazed true divided lite windows? When is comes to the glass, your choices are almost endless. Restoration glass or seedy glass to give the historic look you want, or Low-E with argon gas fill for the performance you need. No matter what your aesthetic or performance requirements, we can meet them. Then, you choose your sash options... Do you want 1-3/4", 1-3/8", or some other dimension? Standard or custom stile & rail? The choice is up to you. When you see your new window, you ll then understand why we say, It s not a window, it s a piece of furniture. Now, you just have to figure out what type of muntin bar you want. Choose among standard or custom profile, 5/8", 7/8" or custom width. Next up is glass...(when it comes to glass, here s where we really shine!) Clear? Restoration? How about #2 (also called seedy )? Obscure? Low-E? Laminated? Tempered? Or did you have something else in mind? No problem. We can make it! Time to choose the species of wood for each part of the window. We offer a variety of choices: Clear Pine, or perhaps Mahogany, White Oak, Red Oak, Cedar, Maple, Alder, Cherry, Lyptus, Douglas Fir. Or, maybe you had something more exotic in mind? No problem. We can get it! Now, for your head casing...flat? 908 or custom? Sill nose...standard? Historic? One piece? Horns? 1-1/4"? 1-7/8"? Or, perhaps, maybe something different? No problem. We can make it! National Fenestration Rating Council The National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) is a nonprofit, public/private organization created by the window, door, and skylight industry. It is composed of manufacturers, suppliers, builders, architects and designers, specifiers, code officials, utilities, and government agencies. The NFRC has developed a window energy rating system based on whole product performance. The NFRC label provides the only reliable way to determine the window energy properties and to compare products. The NFRC label appears on all products certified to the NFRC standards and on all window, door, and skylight products which are part of the ENERGY STAR program. At this time, NFRC labels on window units give ratings for U-Factor, Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC), and Visible Light Transmittance (VT). ENERGY STAR Mathews Brothers is proud to offer our customers products that have earned the government s ENERGY STAR label. ENERGY STAR is a government-backed program that helps consumers identify the most energy-efficient products. Learn more at You re almost to the finish line... Speaking of that, what finish would you like on your sash? None? Primed exterior? Primed interior? Primed both sides? What about the sill finish? The frame finish? The casing finish? The interior stop finish? Next, we need to talk about your hardware choices. Would you like Bright Brass, Antique Brass, Brushed Nickel or Chrome, Oil Rubbed Bronze, or White? How about the jamb depth? We offer 4-9/16", 5-1/4", as well as custom depths. We re almost done, so hang in there. What screen frame are you interested in... aluminum or wood? Wood? Okay, what species? What about the screen mesh? We offer fiberglass, aluminum or copper. Finally, you can order a storm sash for your O.E. Frost Historic window. Of course, we ll have to ask you a few questions about that... Forest Management and Green Building Mathews Brothers has made a meaningful commitment to support and promote sustainable forestry initiatives. We are active members of The Maine Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council and The Maine Forest Products Council.

5 Mathews Brothers Company is a local, family owned New England company, and we ve been making windows and doors for nearly 160 years. Over the course of that history, we ve seen a lot of changes in products, processes and technology. We ve come to learn what s required for our region, in order to stand up to the severe weather conditions that are the nature of our geography. Every Mathews Brothers product is made right here in our Belfast, Maine factory, by skilled and dedicated craftspeople who take well deserved pride in every step of the manufacturing process; certain components or finished units may, at times, be supplied by trusted manufacturing partners. Expert design, precision engineering, premium materials and superior workmanship are the cornerstones of every product that bears our name. We take care every step of the way, from order to delivery. Consistent with our Vision Statement, the mathews brothers environmental stewardship initiative (mbesi) is our corporate commitment to protecting and preserving our corner of the world. With a long history of manufacturing products from wood, it is in our nature to want to protect this natural resource. While this may be the cause of the week for many companies, we have embraced environmental stewardship since our beginning. Additionally, we are committed to a cradle to cradle approach to our manufacturing. We use only environmentally safe and healthy materials, which are designed to use material that is easily recycled or composted. Our products are made to conserve energy in their manufacture and use. In addition, we installed an efficient water recycler, reducing the amount of water used to clean our glass. permeates every aspect of Mathews Brothers. It is our corporate commitment to maintaining the absolute highest levels of customer satisfaction with our windows and door products, our people and our processes. Every employee of Mathews Brothers Company proudly stands behind the products we make, and we are keenly aware of our individual points of impact to our final customer. WOW! Customer Service is the shorthand reminder of our Vision and Mission Statements: WOW! stands for Windows On Wellness, and grew from questions about what is important to us: family, faith, friends, community, our nation, and so on. As the list grew, it became apparent that these circles of importance could be grouped into personal, corporate, community, and planet. These became our Windows, and the health or Wellness of these circles could be assessed from both a physical and financial standpoint. Hence, the term Windows on Wellness. Our Mission Statement is simple: Consistently Superior Customer Service, and this serves as our guide for our approach to all customer interactions. We ve been making windows and doors for a long time now, and we know that the work we ll do tomorrow rests on the foundation we built yesterday. And that s the attitude that is shared by all of us here at Mathews Brothers Company. To maintain the highest standards of quality, we re a member of the American Architectural Manufacturers Association, an ENERGY STAR partner, and participants in the National Fenestration Rating Council certification program. FSC placeholder We have the right to change specifications and products without notice. Please note that the material colors are not necessarily precise representations due to variance in the printing process Mathews Brothers Company, all rights reserved. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered U.S. marks. The National Fenestration Rating Council logo is registered trademark of the National Fenestration Rating Council. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Mathews Brothers Company 22 Perkins Road Belfast, Maine toll-free fax _02OE