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  • NY Loft/Maistri La CucinaLow-E4 Glazing
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/16/2006)
  • Low-E4 glazing, now standard on all 400 series windows, features a coating applied to one of the glass surfaces inside the airspace to deflect radiant heat, reduce glare, and cut ultraviolet light by 83 percent. Low-E4 glazing also incorporates a sunlight-activated exterior coating that reduces dirt buildup and water spots. 800-426-4261.
  • Inswing French Casemaster - ideal for turn-of-the-century projects.Marvin Signature Products and Services Invites the Impossible
  • (11/13/2006)
  • Marvin Windows and Doors Signature Products and Services products highlighted at the 2006 International Builders' Show include: Inswing French Casemaster, Chain and Pulley Windows and Bi-fold Doors. Each project is handled beginning to end by a dedicated team of millwork specialists and project managers, offering personalized service. The Signature Products and Services team's expertise in every phase of the process, from consultation, prototyping and design through manufacturing and delivery, ensures success and customer satisfaction.
  • 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.
  • An advanced, proprietary glazing system, Zo-e-shield has been created exclusively for use by Weather Shield Windows and Doors. Zo-E-Shield, the World's Best Energy Glass, Now Available with Weather Shield Windows and Doors
  • ebuild (11/7/2006)
  • Zo-e-shield, the latest advancement in windows and doors and the world's best energy glass, is an exclusive glazing system now available on many window and door products by Weather Shield. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, windows currently consume 3.8 quadrillion BTU's of energy annually in the form of heating and air conditioning loads at a cost of more than 30 billion dollars. Zo-e-shield state-of-the-art glazing systems are custom engineered to improve a home's energy usage while protecting and enhancing comfort levels.
  • Marvin Windows and Doors Ranks Highest In Satisfying Architects According To J.D. Power and Associates Study
  • ebuild (11/3/2006)
  • An inaugural study conducted by J.D. Power and Associates and McGraw-Hill Construction ranks Marvin Windows and Doors highest among residential window and patio door manufacturers in satisfying architects. The 2006 Residential Window and Patio Door Architect Satisfaction StudySM was designed to provide comprehensive information to assist window and patio door manufacturers in their efforts to improve customer satisfaction. Overall architect satisfaction was based on performance in six factors.
  • 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.
  • Beauty and the Breeze
  • ebuild (10/12/2006)
  • Building on a legacy of industry-leading innovation, Marvin Windows and Doors introduces the Venting Picture Window - a first-of-its-kind product that provides the unique combination of unobstructed views and cross ventilation. The window's sash projects 2 1/4 inches outward to reveal a screened-in opening that vents stagnant air, reduces condensation and keeps out insects.
  • Artistic Collection Wood DoorWhat's Hot in Windows and Doors
  • ebuild (10/12/2006)
  • Over the years, windows and doors have evolved into two of the principal design elements in a building. No longer driven by function alone, multiple elements determine the latest trends in the window and door industry, including: architectural styles, building codes, technological advancements and changing consumer tastes. As an industry leader for more than 60 years, Marvin Windows and Doors has developed a worldwide reputation as an innovator who continues to push the envelope of design and technology and take the industry to new heights
  • Pella Corporation provides expert assistance for building professionals
  • ebuild (10/12/2006)
  • Pella Corporation's Architectural Support Services team of architects, engineers, technicians, and computer-aided design (CAD) drafters provide expert assistance for architects, specifiers, builders, and homeowners. The team helps develop window and door solutions, which range from providing installation designs for window replacement and new construction projects to field testing assistance that minimizes potential for water and air leakage.
  • Proper window and door installation critical to success, product performance
  • ebuild (10/12/2006)
  • Proper installation of windows and doors is critical to the success of the builders and remodelers who install them, as well as the home and business owners who ultimately enjoy them. Recognizing the important role recommended installation plays in the ultimate enjoyment and performance of products, Pella Corporation developed a simpler, effective way to install windows and doors to help make homes and commercial buildings more weather-tight.

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