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Show Time: IBS Preview- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/19/2007)
- The International Builders' Show is back in Orlando, Fla., for a third year, and the NAHB expects it to be bigger and better than ever. The event at the Orange County Convention Center Feb. 7-10 promises to include the most exciting new products for the home building and remodeling industries. There will be more than 1,600 exhibitors from the United States and around the world. In this issue, catch a glimpse of some of the products and materials that can help you save time and money and attract new customers. Walking around the Builders' Show may not be as fun as spending time at Disney World, but it's certainly more educational.
HR175 Radius-Front Window- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/4/2007)
- The HR175 Radius-Front window is a gently bowed single-hung unit. The bottom sash slides up and tilts in for cleaning. Its historically accurate construction includes traditional suitcase lock and lift handles. 800-477-6808.
- Push-Out Casement Window with Interior Wood-Framed Screen
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (12/21/2006)
- The Push-Out Casement window swings open with a push of its lever, as does its interior wood-framed screen. The casement's stainless steel four-bar friction hinge opens the window a full 90 degrees for room-side access to the exterior glass surface. 800-955-8177.
- Windows and Skylights
- (12/11/2006)
- 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.
Low-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.
- 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.
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.
- Universal Principles
- REMODELING Magazine (11/1/2006)
Damage Control- PRO SALES MAGAZINE (11/1/2006)
- New products from Marvin Windows and Doors help guard against water infiltration.
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