The Reliabilt (Lowe's)
3500 Series is part of the
Replacement Windows test program at
Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Double-Hung Windows
models like the 3500 Series are rated on multiple criteria, such as those
listed below.
Wind resistance 0 degrees:
Wind resistance measures each window's ability to prevent drafts with 25 and 50 mph winds and an outdoor temperatures of 0ºF.
Wind resistance 70 degrees:
Wind resistance measures each window"s ability to keep out drafts with 25 and 50 mph winds an an outdoor temperatures of 70º F.
Rain resistance:
Rain resistance measures their ability to keep water out from heavy, wind-driven rain.