The condo board wanted to support local unique business, but it’s not really worth the extra money or uniqueness.
Back in 2011, it was rated one of the best windows in efficiency, probably not so much now. Honestly, I would not get their product due to numerous questionably saftety factors and versatility. I don’t think it was installed tight enough since sometimes the screen gets loose. My bug screen ripped and requires service.
I don’t have a clue how to take it apart or service it properly. My condo board had a 40 years warranty, but service from a technician is often slow and backlogged. But blackout screen is good for blocking everything, but maybe you want to look out at night, and still retain your privacy? With a blind, you can open and close to let light in and see into outside. Lastly, the functions of bug net and black out screen is good, but not very versatile. I think the previous owner left the windows open without the bug net and sometimes leaves, insects get into the rails which is a pain to clean. There isn’t really anything that would prevent you climbing or jumping out the window, other than a bug screen held by a flimsy plastic clip. When you open the window, you slide it out and in. Safety wise, not sure how this can be good if you have kids around. Broke one or two and got replacement, but if you don’t clip it and press tight, sometimes the screen retract and make a loud bang noise. The bug net screen or the black out screen is held by a flimsy plastic clip. Originally thought it was a cool concept. Recently bought a townhouse that has magic windows installed.