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  • 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.
  • Safe, code-compliant skylights are available for hurricane-prone and other high-wind areas.Wind-Borne Debris Protection Available with Code-Compliant Skylights
  • ebuild (10/27/2006)
  • Following the devastation of Hurricane Andrew in 1992, officials in South Florida adopted the first mandatory glazing impact standards in the United States. Since that time, standards have been strengthened there and in other Atlantic-seaboard states subject to hurricane-force winds. Homeowners in affected areas should consider code-compliant skylights for more than just safety. They can be a cost-effective choice for bringing balanced natural lighting and additional ventilation into homes.
  • By converting light into the energy needed to operate the blinds, VELUX has eliminated the need for an electrician to install it's new solar battery powered blinds available in FS and QFS series skylights.Solar Battery Powered Lightblock Shade
  • ebuild (10/27/2006)
  • By converting light into the energy needed to operate the blinds, VELUX has eliminated the need for an electrician to install it's new solar battery powered blinds available in FS and QFS series skylights. The new shade offers the convenience of an electrical blind without the expense of installation by a professional electrician. The shade is offered in the VELUX Lightblock series, which, when fully closed, blocks light from entering the room. Operation is by remote control.
  • VELUX SUN TUNNEL skylights bring in the natural light.More Natural Light Used In Remodeling
  • ebuild (10/27/2006)
  • Skylights are becoming a more and more popular solution to cost-effective remodeling, providing home-owners with more natural light and ventilation. Home remodeling and improvements totaled a record 275 billion dollars in 2005, an almost twenty percent increase from the previous year. And, according to Kermit Baker, a senior research fellow at Harvard University's Joint Center for Housing Studies, remodeling now accounts for 40 percent of U.S. residential construction annually. "We expect that share of activity to grow", Baker says
  • Modern skylights offer dependability and energy efficiency Look Up For The Most Efficient Method To Bring Natural Light Into The Home
  • ebuild (10/27/2006)
  • One of the most efficient tools available for bringing more balanced natural light into a room is very seldom the first one that comes to mind. When compared to windows and exterior doors, the other primary sources of natural light in homes, skylights continue to fight the battle for equal recognition. And now is a particularly good time to consider upgrading existing skylights or adding new units to qualify for a tax credit of up to 200 dollars under the Energy Tax Incentives Act of 2005.
  • 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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