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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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)
  • 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.
  • New Products To Keep Your Buyers Ahead of the Game
  • BUILDER Magazine (3/1/2003)
  • Much like opinion polls, trying to figure out what home buyers want is an inexact science. No longer content with ceramic tiles, buyers are looking to glass to add pizzazz, and though homeowners still want color, they are moving beyond paint and using light fixtures in a variety of colors, styles, and finishes.Of course, you'll never be able to please everyone, but read this for some great ideas on how to keep your home buyers happy or at least very interested.

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