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July 30,
1996
Dear Bill:
We have now gone through three winters since
you installed new windows for WMTV in our transmitter
building atop Mount Washington. I would like
you to know how much the men and I who work
here appreciate the year round comfort we are
receiving from these windows. They are certainly
superior to other windows we have tried in the
past, and they truly, exceeded our expectations.
Mount Washington is host
to the world's worst weather. The highest winds
ever encountered by man were recorded fifty
feet from our transmitter building at 231 miles
an hour. We have hurricane winds (in excess
of 75 mph! over 100 days each year. Our average
wind velocity is 35 mph. Additionally, we have
only 60 days of sunshine a year The rest of
the time we are in the clouds with blowing fog,
snow, or ice. The high winds, accompanied by
cold temperatures, often yields chill factors
70 degrees below zero. It is difficult to comprehend
these conditions. Summertime rain and fog, driven
by these winds, will penetrate unimaginable
places. In the winter, a nail hole left unchecked
will pass enough snow to form drifts inside
buildings.
Our initial concerns
in replacing the windows, of course, was to
keep the elements out. Water penetrated the
old windows; they were cold and drafty. In the
winter, blankets were hung on the inside, and
special storm covers were put on the outside.
Snow used to fill the gap between them; rain
would blow in and freeze; and the) were always
fogged up.
Thanks to your superior
replacement windows, problems are a thing of
the past. The windows are draft free. Snow,
ice, and water do not penetrate, and the windows
no longer fog up. They operate so easily, too,
especially for cleaning. Another benefit we
did not anticipated is a noticeable reduction
in the noise that penetrates these new windows.
And why wouldn't there be! With their superior
insulating qualities, it follows there would
be a reduction in sound penetration. Bill, you
can be proud of both your product, and the men
that installed them. They were courteous and
professional. We are well pleased that we chose
Hi-Tech Windows & Siding Installations.
Regards,
Richard Cushman
Asst. Chief Engineer
WMTV
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