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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Premium Atlantic Window with ImpactGuard is a complete window system that includes laminated glass.Windows Designed For The Rough Stuff
  • ebuild (10/4/2006)
  • JELD-WEN vinyl and aluminum windows and patio doors with ImpactGard protection deliver maximum security for homes that face hurricanes and other extreme conditions. Currently available in the southeast, JELD-WEN windows and patio doors with ImpactGard protection are designed to meet the nation's toughest building codes and offer a 10-year warranty that is among the best in the industry.

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