Wasco Products, Inc.
22 Pioneer Avenue
Sanford, Maine 04073

A tradition of excellence. Founded in 1935, Wasco is a family-owned company with New England roots and a determined drive to outdo the competition in performance, selection and fast, trouble-free installation of innovative skylighting products. Today we're one of America's largest skylight manufacturers, employing skilled people who all share the values that make Made in Maine such a powerful statement: hard work, a keen desire to meet and exceed market needs, and pride in a job well done. Highlights of our history of innovation:

1935: Max Wasserman founds the Wasco Flashing Company in Cambridge, MA to manufacture a revolutionary through-wall flashing system.

1949: Acrylic Dome Skylight first brought to market by Wasco. 1951: Wascolite Skydome introduced as an aesthetically pleasing, practical solution for bringing natural daylight into one-story schools and other institutional, commercial and residential buildings.

1955: The Pyrodome and Pyrovent introduced, providing roof access, ventilation and fire venting. The

1950s also witnessed the development of new manufacturing technologies, a national sales network and recognition by the architectural community.

1956: Wasco moves its growing operations to Sanford, Maine.

1961: Wasco develops an acrylic crib cover to fulfill the need of a regional hospital. The company is purchased by American Cyanamid.

1969: C.G. Gus Magnuson purchases the flashing and skylighting operations, renaming the company Wasco Products, Inc. Manufacturing is based in the renovated Goodall-Sanford Mills complex, where the company remains today.

1970s: In response to the energy crisis, Wasco develops the Solar Energy Skydome and the Thermalized SkyWindow, designed to reduce energy consumption by creating a thermally efficient barrier between the interior and exterior surfaces of the frame.

1974: Wasco introduces the first in its line of aluminum-framed, glass-glazed skylights.

1976: Wasco offers the residential market the first low-profile, vinyl-framed skylight an instant success due to its vinyl Permatherm frame, patented Weather-Seal system, built-in curb for ease of installation and choice of glazing options.

1979: The flashing business is purchased by Geoffrey Magnuson, who continues to operate the business in Sanford as York Manufacturing Company.

1980s: As the Building Boom takes off, the Wasco SkyWindow line expands to include venting units.

1983: Gus Magnuson retires, selling Wasco to two senior executives and a son, Christian G. Magnuson.

1984: Wasco develops a glass-glazed, tubular frame system for use in large-scale skylighting applications such as shopping malls and office buildings. The rights to manufacture and market the system are purchased five years later by Architectural Skylight Company.

1988: The revolutionary E-Class SkyWindow is introduced, featuring a patented, one-piece curb-frame/flashing design for easy, weather-tight installation. Made with state-of-the-art vinyl co-extrusion technology, the innovative product is hailed as one of the industry's premier residential skylight products. 1994: The vinyl-framed Wasco Rolling Patio Door is launched for the growing residential daylighting marketplace., setting the standard for value, reversibility and easy operation.

1998: The Classic Skylight, a versatile custom flat-glass system designed for light commercial and residential applications, is introduced.

2000: Chris Magnuson becomes sole owner, launching an aggressive campaign of continuous improvement and growth that emphasizes customer service, productivity and market penetration.

2003: Wasco launches architectural colors for all its skylights.

2004: Wasco Architectural Series receives the coveted American Building Products Award from the editors of Home Magazine as the brand gains greater acceptance and market share for residential homes. This year also sees the introduction of the Pinnacle Skylight System for spectacular custom commercial applicationsHurricane-Resistant glass for E-Class, G-Series and Architectural Series residential SkyWindowsthe EVM Motorized E-Class Skylight and new Swing Patio Doorsall continuing Wasco's 70 proud years of product innovation.

Dcor Skylights Wasco Sky Window Dcor skylights are the solution to brighten any homeand any budget. Venting or fixed, they're easy-to-install and available in a wide range of sizes and a variety of quality glazing options, including our new Hurricane-Resistant glass. Choose from our energy-efficient E-Class SkyWindow skylights, designed to deliver more light per rough openingor our versatile G-Series, available in fixed, venting or acrylic domed versions.

Architectural Series Innovative designs. Spectacular looks. In standard and custom sizes. Wasco's award-winning Architectural Series offers lightweight framed residential skylighting systems that give you a custom look at an affordable cost. Choose from our versatile Pyramid Systems in Square, Octagonal and Extended Pyramid Configurationsor our dramatic Planar System for pitched roof applicationsboth with a full range of glazing options including our new Hurricane-Resistant glass. Or let your imagination go with the acrylic-glazed Arched System for a long, continuous daylighting sourceor our 9 deck-mount acrylic Spherical skylights for both pitched and flat roof applications.

Doors

Bring the sun indoors with our stylish glass door systems. Like the entire Wasco line, our top quality Rolling and Swinging glass doors are made for easy installation and long-lasting use. Utilizing a heavy-walled, multi-chamber vinyl extrusion system and heavy galvanized steel reinforcements, these doors are available with a choice of glazing, security locks, frame colors and other options.

Rolling Patio Doors

These preassembled doors utilize a heavy-walled, multi-chamber vinyl extrusion system and heavy galvanized steel reinforcements in both the meeting rails and lockset rail for superior strength, energy performance, and worry-free low maintenance. Wasco's Rolling Patio Door glides effortlessly thanks to tandem ball-bearing steel wheels and a stainless steel roller track. Designed for easy installation, these quality doors are available with 1 tempered Insulated or Performance Plus 2 glazing; internally-sealed grids are another option. Tested to meet AAMA Standards for air and water infiltration, structural stability and forced entry.

Swing Patio Doors

The Wasco Swing Patio Door System offers discriminating buyers the very best in swing door performance. Designed with 4 top rails, 4 stile width and 6 bottom rail height, plus sculpted frame and sash detailing, it comes loaded with features that you would expect to find only in an expensive, traditional wood door. For example, the Multi-Point Locking system features exclusive ultra-strength design and coated steel hooks for optimal security and peace of mind. And the door's adjustable keep rail ensures correct alignment, making this one of the most weathertight doors on the market today. Other features include: Welded master frame and sash Matching picture frame for transoms and sidelites Aluminum reinforced sash for strength and durability 3 way adjustable hinges Tempered high performance argon-filled Low-E insulating glass Optional 15-lite grid between the glass Snap-in nailing fin for new construction applications Stainless steel hardware option Available either as a center hinge or double in-swing door. AAMA/NWWDA performance standards: Center Hinge: HGD-R50 72x80 Double In-swing: HGD-R40 72x80 Center Swing Unit includes Profiled Aluminum Screen