Deceuninck North America has officially unveiled ECLIPSE—a black color-through PVC extrusion for windows and doors. The latest innovation from one of the nation’s leading PVC window and door system suppliers, ECLIPSE is designed to meet growing customer demand for dark colored window and door profiles.
Engineered to break new ground in terms of performance and aesthetics, ECLIPSE will offer enhanced fabrication processing by eliminating the need to touch-up fusion-welded frame and sash corners in comparison to laminated, capstock, or painted PVC lineals. The material science used for ECLIPSE incorporates Deceuninck’s SunShield technology to minimize fading and features engineered pigment technology that limits heat absorption.
Since the start of 2023, ECLIPSE windows have been undergoing constant weathering and heat testing at Deceuninck’s outdoor test hut in Phoenix. The window units are south facing for maximum sun exposure. Deceuninck team members track performance data every 10 minutes and conduct visual inspections of the windows to verify their durability over time. Based on this testing, ECLIPSE is expected to be available to customers in 2024.
