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  • ebuild Guide to Acrylic and Glass Block Window Specifications
  • (12/7/2006)
  • Acrylic and Glass Block is a versatile product that can be used in glass block windows, glass block showers, wall partitions, and other residential construction applications. Acrylic block windows are lightweight and therefore useful in wall partition application - the lightweight feature means less strain on the floor and no need for added reinforcement. Solid glass blocks are good choices for basement windows as they are extremely difficult to shatter and provide essential security.
  • Egress Windows
  • (12/7/2006)
  • The International Residential Code - and virtually all building codes applied to all regions - require that all bedrooms have at least one egress windows, defined as a window large enough to allow occupants to escape in the event of a fire, or to allow a fully equipped firefighter to enter from the outside. The standard applies to windows installed in finished basements as well as bedroom windows.
  • ebuild Guide to Window Specifications
  • ebuild (11/7/2006)
  • Window selection has wide-ranging impact on many areas in home-building and remodeling projects, including the home's overall appearance, energy performance, comfort, maintenance requirements, life cycle and budget. Because windows are complex assemblies with many options, there are many choices to make even within a single series or model made by a given manufacturer.
  • New window and door flashing tapes and sill drainage systems help builders more effectively manage water infiltration around window and door openings and avoid moisture-related callbacks.Damage Control
  • PRO SALES MAGAZINE (11/1/2006)
  • New products from Marvin Windows and Doors help guard against water infiltration.
  • Venting Picture Window
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (9/28/2006)
  • The venting picture window has a sash that projects out 2-1/4 inches to reveal a nearly invisible screen, allowing for unobstructed views and ventilation. The screen resists mold, mildew, and ultraviolet rays. The window appears closed at all times from the exterior for added security. Many sizes offer a design pressure rating of 40. 888-537-8266.
  • Selecting Low-E Windows
  • REMODELING Magazine (9/1/2006)
  • As fuel prices continue to rise, consumer interest in energy efficiency does, too.
  • Windows
  • CUSTOM HOME Magazine (9/1/2006)
  • LincolnHurricane-Resistant Glass Block
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (8/31/2006)
  • With a greater face thickness compared to standard glass blocks, the Hurricane Impact system with Thickset 90 glass block offers light transmission and privacy control while meeting IBC and Dade County, Fla., building code approval, the maker says. Installation uses horizontal and vertical spacers adhered to the block with a silicone agent for a consistent joint thickness and an all-glass appearance. 800-624-2120.
  • Windows & Doors Review: Windows
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/18/2006)
  • Earlier this year at the International Builders' Show, Marvin Windows and Doors introduced the operable Ultimate Double Hung Magnum window that measures a whopping 10 feet high by 5 feet wide. "The introduction is exciting because it's the first wood window to offer incredibly large sizes that perform to commercial standards"said Thomas Goetz, Marvin product planner.
  • Windows & Doors Review: Impact-Resistant Glass
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/21/2005)
  • By the end of next year, heavy-duty, impact-resistant windows will come standard in all new WCI Communities homes along the hurricane-prone Florida coast–even though local codes allow builders to substitute less-expensive accordion or roll-down shutters.

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