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  • Haddon Signature Series Windows
  • ECOHOME Magazine (6/29/2010)
  • The Haddon Signature series comprises three Energy Starlabeled and NFRC-rated window lines offering good-better-best performance. Accu-Vision windows feature a 15-chamber, foam-filled, beveled vinyl frame and come with Solarban60 insulating glass for an R-value of 3.33 and a U-factor of 0.30. Accu-Safe offers the same features, but with tempered and laminated double-strength glass for added security and sound reduction, as well as improved R-value (3.44) and U-factor (0.29). Finally, Eco-Green builds on Accu-Vision with triple-pane glass to reach an R-value of 5 and a U-factor of 0.20. 800.782.6347.
  • MI Windows and Doors Announces Production of Paintable / Stainable Interiors
  • ebuild (6/9/2010)
  • MI will begin taking paintable /stainable orders on its MI's Designer and its CertainTeed Bryn Mawr III line on July 6, 2010. This highly demanded offering features a pine finish interior allowing the homeowner to use interior paint or stain to customize their window to their home decor.
  • Vinyl Windows
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/5/2010)
  • Designed for replacement, remodeling, and new-construction projects, 2200 series vinyl windows come standard with double-strength insulating glass and low-E glass. The line is Energy Star-compliant, and also comes with an option for argon gas. Windows can come in a range of styles, such as single hung, double hung, and horizontal roller. 800-282-6019.
  • Vinyl Windows
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/5/2010)
  • SafeHarbor vinyl windows include laminated glass, double-reinforced interlocks to resist weather infiltration, and warm-edge spacer systems, all in a range of styles and sizes. The units' design pressure ratings are up to 55, so they meet coastal wind and hurricane debris code requirements, the manufacturer states. The performance of the windows, without optional grids, ranges from a 0.27 to 0.30 U-factor and a 0.19 to 0.29 solar heat gain coefficient. 214-630-5757.
  • Vinyl Replacement Windows
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/5/2010)
  • Precedence vinyl replacement windows mimic the look of wood windows, the firm states. With a U-value of 0.3, the series also qualifies for Energy Star certification and the tax credit. The window comes with the option to include Cardinal's Neat glass that reacts with UV light to break down dirt on the surface, allowing particles to be washed away by rain. Additionally, a tilt-in sash provides access to the window's outside surface. 800-955-9551.
  • Vinyl Window Finishing
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/5/2010)
  • The maker has added the EverTone finish to its vinyl windows and patio doors. Available nationwide except Florida, the finish comes in eight colors, including dark brown, black, silver, and bronze. The product's colors match the company's clad-wood window colors, so homeowners can coordinate different window material types, the firm adds. EverTone is available on Jeld-Wen Premium, Premium RS, and Ipex series windows with standard low-E or LoE3-366 glass and are Energy Star-qualified. 800-535-3936.
  • Mikron launches EnergyCore Window System
  • ebuild (12/14/2009)
  • Today, Mikron Industries, one of the most innovative and customer focused solutions providers to window manufacturers, launches its new EnergyCore window line at GlassBuild America 2009. The breakthrough replacement window system is perhaps the most important vinyl window innovation in years, designed to help window manufacturers gain market share with a patent pending, Fusion Insulated System that delivers superior thermal performance compared to fiberglass, rigid PVC and wood frame materials.
  • Two-Tone Windows
  • ebuild (9/1/2009)
  • The Decorum line of vinyl windows and patio doors now includes a two-tone option, with a pure white exterior and the choice of driftwood or tan for the interior. The windows also can be specified with interiors of antique cherry, maple, and contemporary oak; matching grids are available. 800-736-6686.
  • Fiberglass-Reinforced Vinyl Windows
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/18/2009)
  • Solace windows are constructed of fiberglass-reinforced vinyl. Designed for the replacement and remodeling markets, windows in the Solace line exceed Energy Star requirements in all climate zones, and feature overall U-factors as low as .15. Options include 17 color combinations, designer glass, between-the-glass blinds, and simulated divided lites. 800-438-7465.
  • Series 2300 Vinyl Replacement Windows
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/18/2009)
  • Energy Star-compliant Series 2300 vinyl replacement windows come standard with double-strength low-E insulated glass and structural foam Super Spacer technology. In combination, these features deliver a 9-degree-F warmer average edge temperature in cold weather tests than windows featuring metal spacers, the maker says, and keep more warm air out during hot summer days. Aesthetically, the vinyl windows feature traditional wood-like trim detail, contour grids, and simulated divided lites to offer the look of wood without the maintenance. 800-284-6019.

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