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Marvin Expands Architectural Hardware Selection
- ebuild (5/2/2007)
- Marvin Windows and Doors recently expanded the Marvin Architectural Hardware collection, enhancing the selection of Swinging French Door handle sets and introducing architectural hardware for sliding doors and windows. In total, the expanded offering includes more than 1,000 possible combinations of door handles and window hardware.
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Marvin Raises the Standard When It Comes to Casings and Subsills
- ebuild (5/2/2007)
- Marvin Windows and Doors is significantly expanding its standard offerings by ushering in seven new clad casings and four news subsills that are factory-applied and highly customized to their customer's particular tastes. With historic profiles and a durable, best-in-class Kynar; finish that looks pristine, but requires virtually no maintenance, homeowners can now choose from a total of nine clad casing profiles and six subsills in 19 clad colors.
- JELD-WEN Unveils Contemporary Cool
- ebuild (4/26/2007)
- JELD-WEN is introducing new contemporary styles that appeal to homeowners looking for great design with a modern bent. JELD-WEN, the world's leading manufacturer of windows and doors, has always offered the widest selection of window and door options for traditional architectural styles - be it Craftsman, Colonial, Old World or Victorian.This year, the company expands its contemporary choices with the latest technology and performance features to help meet customer demand.In a recent survey of homeowners conducted on behalf of JELD-WEN, contemporary was ranked as the second most popular choice among a list of eight different architectural style options.
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Gorell Windows and Doors Wins Two Crystal Achievement Awards
- ebuild (4/16/2007)
- Gorell Windows and Doors was awarded two 2006 Crystal Achievement Awards by Window and Door magazine, a leading industry publication. Gorell's InterBlinds sliding patio door was honored in the "Most Innovative Door" category, and the company's new marketing literature design won the award for "Best Product Literature" for small to medium manufacturers.
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Gorell Windows and Doors Enters New Five-Year Agreement that Expands its Exclusive Partnership with the National Crime Prevention Council
- ebuild (4/16/2007)
- Gorell Windows and Doors has entered a new five-year agreement with the National Crime Prevention Council to expand upon the exclusive partnership the two organizations have had since 2003. The alliance serves as a catalyst for educating citizens about home crime prevention strategies, particularly around window and door security. One of the primary components of the new agreement is a program that will allow Gorell's network of dealers and distributors to further promote NCPC and the organization's crime prevention icon, McGruff the Crime Dog.
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Top Trends for 2007: Number 2 - Going For High-Impact
- ebuild (4/16/2007)
- According to many real estate experts, buyers generally select town first, neighborhood second and house third - meaning a good number of buyers opt for homes that are in their desired neighborhoods, but don't necessarily include everything on their wish lists. These buyers, who love the neighborhood but hate the house, ultimately embark on remodeling projects that transform their houses to meet their needs over time. By all accounts, remodeling is expected to boom in 2007.
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VCR Collection Door Levers
- REMODELING Magazine (4/4/2007)
- Valli and Valli. Classic, contemporary designs mark the VCR collection's H1025 and H1037 door levers. The smoothly curving lever of the H1025 (shown) softly flares above its circular rosette. Several finishes are available. 877.326.2565.
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Designer Collection Locksets
- REMODELING Magazine (4/4/2007)
- Hickory Hardware. Decorative hardware in 100% forged brass makes up the Designer Collection. Six available styles all have matching cabinet hardware for whole-house coordination. The locksets, with distinctive aesthetics and complementary finishes, are designed to fit most doors, and feature a solid-steel-reinforced strike plate, 1-inch solid brass throw bolt, and hardened steel roll pin for security. 800.235.9484.
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Lift Slide and Folding Doors
- REMODELING Magazine (4/4/2007)
- Kolbe Windows Doors. For highlighting panoramic views or creating unique room divides, Lift Slide and folding doors offer innovative hardware and sill designs for expansive, easy-to-operate openings. Lift Slide door panels can nest behind one another or recess into a pocket to disappear completely. Folding door panels fold back against each other for a clear opening. Both styles are available with energy-efficient glass options, numerous panel configurations, and a broad palette of finishes and interior wood species. 800.955.8177.
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Door Jamb Armor System
- REMODELING Magazine (4/4/2007)
- Door Jamb Armor. The unique Door Jamb Armor system reinforces doors' weak points to deter intruders. The Jamb Shield sleeve wraps around the lock side of the door jamb to prevent kick-ins, the Hinge Shield fits around existing door hinges, and the Door Shield reinforces the lock and knob area of the door. The standard combo set includes a 5½-inch Jamb Shield, two Hinge Shields, and a universal two-piece Door Shield. 888.582.2294.
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