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Tilt and Slider Windows (ebuild)

New double-hung Tilt windows and Side Slider fiberglass windows in the 500 series come with double-pane or triple-pane glass. The company's 300 series casement and awning windows now feature hardware by Truth Hardware. The hardware is offered in a variety of finishes, including coppertone, white, antique brass, pewter, and brushed chrome. 888-232-4956.

Ultrex Fiberglass Windows (ebuild)

A new ebony color is available on the Integrity All Ultrex line of fiberglass windows. Made of pultruded fiberglass, Ultrex maintains structural integrity under high temperatures, and resists UV rays, dents, dings, and scratches, the firm claims. In addition to ebony, the line comes in five other exterior colors, including bronze and evergreen. 888-537-7828.

Fiberglass Windows Gain Popularity, Even With a Higher Price Tag (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

The Rocky of the window world, fiberglass is the underdog in a market crowded with vinyl, wood, and composite competitors. But like the boxer in the famous movie series, fiberglass packs a powerful punch and is winning fans. "The industry has started to recognize the benefits, and as people get more aware of that, we have more demand for the products," says Duane Putz, director of sales and marketing for Pella's advanced materials division.

Impervia Windows (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Impervia windows are now available in casement and awning styles. The line's fiberglass composite windows and patio doors are designed to withstand extreme weather without cracking, crumbling, caving, or warping, the maker says. The sleek-profiled products are made from low-maintenance, durable Duracast and are available factory prefinished in brown, white, or tan. 888-847-3552.

Pella Windows and Doors Offer Green Solutions to Building Professionals and Homeowners (ebuild)

The definition of green building is in the eye of the beholder. Numerous state, regional and local green building programs exist and currently no one national standard has been established; however, three points to consider remain constant: 1-the commitment to green building, 2- ENERGY STAR-rated products and 3- improved indoor air quality can be a benefit of green building practices.

Stu and Carl Recognized for Best in Class "Edutainment" (ebuild)

Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors' "product testers" Stu and Carl have earned numerous accolades from Hanley Wood publishing in this year's Vanguard Awards, designed to honor the best in multi-media in the building trade. Despite the fact that Integrity, made with Ultrex, is superior to vinyl in nearly every way, builders were unaware of how using Integrity could satisfy their customers by providing them with a beautiful, virtually maintenance-free window backed by first-class service and support. Using Stu and Carl allowed Integrity to show Ultrex's capabilities in an amusing and down-to-earth way.

Integrity Windows and Doors Rated Top Non-Wood Window Brand (ebuild)

Of all the vinyl and composite windows on the market today, Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors is the best, according to Market Resource Associates, Inc. (MRA). MRA presented Integrity the Best In Class Award (BICA) as the Top Overall Brand of vinyl and composite windows. Integrity had previously been honored with a BICA award for composite windows. Integrity windows and doors are made with Ultrex, a pultruded fiberglass material with a durable coating.

Integrity Windows and Doors Reaches the Speed of Lite (ebuild)

Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors announces Simulated Divided Lite (SDL) to the Wood-Ultrex series and Prairie Lite Cuts on the All Ultrex and Wood-Ultrex series. Integrity's Wood-Ultrex series now has the option of Simulated Divided Lite. The new SDL option consists of solid pine interior bars that offer a beautiful wood appearance and Ultrex exterior bars that will perfectly match the product exterior color.

Integrity Adds Double Hung and Glider to All Ultrex Window Series (ebuild)

Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors, which first introduced the All Ultrex Series of windows in 2006, continues to expand the line with the addition of Double Hung and Glider windows. The interior and exterior of the state-of-the-art line is made with Ultrex, an extremely durable pultruded fiberglass material. Featuring a patented coating process that produces a superior fit and finish, Ultrex outlasts and outperforms other window or door materials, including vinyl and roll-form aluminum.

Integrity Unveils a Shiny New Option in Its All Ultrex Window Series (DIGITAL HOME News Service)

Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors brings bronze to beauty and brawn with the introduction of the popular metallic color to its list of standard options for the brand's All Ultrex line. Applied through a patented coating process, Ultrex's durable, high-performance bronze finish is up to 3x thicker than that of vinyl. Thanks to Ultrex, Integrity windows and doors are virtually indestructible from warping, dents, dings and scratches as well as UV rays that can cause significant fading and distortion on vinyl windows.