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Storm Stud Window System (ebuild)

The Storm Stud window system, inserted into the window frame during the manufacturing process, provides attachment points for Wayne-Dalton's Fabric Shield storm panels when a hurricane approaches. A decorative cap covers the stud, leaving an aesthetically pleasing fixture. 800-899-5712.

Cellular Shades Keep You and Your House Cool This Summer (ebuild)

Looking to keep your cool this summer but keep energy costs down? Energy efficient cellular shades from Blinds To Go help achieve both goals. Cellular shades insulate against heat gain through the window during summer, in the same way they guard against heat loss during winter.

Let There Be Light (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Basement living spaces need all the sunlight they can get. So when Washington design/build contractor Chris Landis' clients asked for an outdoor deck that wouldn't block light into the window wells of their downstairs family room, he came up with a novel solution: a deck with a translucent floor made out of Chroma load-bearing fiberglass panels from 3form. "They let light through to below, like a skylight you can walk on," he says.

Lagotek and Budget Blinds Enter Into New Distribution Agreement (ebuild)

Lagotek Corporation, a leading provider of home automation technology systems, has entered into a distribution agreement with Budget Blinds, an international retail franchisor of window covering products. Budget Blinds will market Lagotek's Home Intelligence Platform that includes a sophisticated motorized window coverings application, at its more than 1,000 franchise locations across the U.S. and Canada.

Budget Blinds Announces Launch of Budget Blinds Pro Builder

Budget Blinds, the leading custom window coverings and home decor franchise company in North America, announced today that it will provide turnkey services to homebuilders through a new program, Budget Blinds Pro Builder.

Windows and Doors Go High-Tech (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Technology continues to weave its way into windows and doors with innovations that address convenience, security, and energy efficiency. Here are three trends worth watching.

PureView Window Screens (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Now a standard option for all of the company's fiberglass and vinyl windows, as well as on Classic series patio doors, the PureView --excellent visibility screen-- offers homeowners better views, the manufacturer says. In addition, the flame-retardant fiberglass mesh screen is strong enough to stand up to high winds, provides improved light transmittance, has 30 percent smaller openings for insect protection, and offers a uniform look, the firm says.

Designer Series Energy-efficient Blinds and Fabric Shades (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Any of the windows in this manufacturer's Designer Series let homeowners choose Energy-efficient Blinds and Fabric Shades that snap in between the glass. These window coverings are tucked between glass panes, protecting them from dust and damage, and are available in a variety of colors and fabrics. Homeowners can choose between bottom-up or top-down (pictured) operation when installing the fabric shades.

Sivoia QS Motorized Shades (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

Homeowners can control these motorized shades with the push of a button. Available in sheer, privacy, or blackout styles, Sivoia QS shades use Quiet Electronic Drive technology to raise and lower shades with a remote control or a keypad, the company says. Highlights of this shading system include a simplified low-voltage wiring scheme and the ability to interface directly with the company's Grafik Eye QS control system.

Solar Screens (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

This company offers a range of choices for decreasing glare and UV rays. These solar screens are available in polyester or fiberglass with a vinyl coating and are woven in density from 1 percent to 14 percent. Fabric density and color determine the amount of UV and glare protection, as well as the clarity of view, the company says. The most energy efficient, SilverScreen, is made with a fine layer of aluminum adhered to one side of a standard 5 percent openness screen.