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- Windows and Skylights
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- Egress Windows
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- 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.
- Atrium Companies, Inc. Launches New Web Site
- ebuild (12/6/2006)
- Atrium Companies, Inc., the largest manufacturer of vinyl and aluminum windows and patio doors in North America, today announced the launch of the company's new Web site. The new Web site (www.atrium.com) highlights the company's lines of windows, patio doors and specialty product lines such as SafeHarbor impact-resistant windows and SilentGuard sound suppression windows.
- Superior Engineered Products Offers New Full Lifetime Warranty
- ebuild (12/6/2006)
- Superior Engineered Products, a subsidiary of Atrium Companies, Inc., announces a new lifetime warranty on all vinyl windows and doors. As a leader in quality products and engineering, Superior will now offer customers the most thorough warranty available covering both materials and labor for the lifetime of the product.
- 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.
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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.
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Quicker, Easier More Reliable: JELD-WEN Advances Vinyl Window Installation Technology
- ebuild (11/3/2006)
- JELD-WEN has introduced a one-piece sill drain mat that installs under the window on the rough opening, directing any incidental water away from the wall. The drain mat is made from flexible, non-woven material with a sloped, closed-cell foam back dam to block water. The mat is backed with butyl-based adhesive for superior performance. The company also now offers flashing tape with butyl that adheres well and provides superior performance in extreme weather conditions.
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East Coast Style Meets Low-Maintenance Living
- (11/3/2006)
- JELD-WEN, the world's leading manufacturer of reliable windows and doors, is introducing two new window collections that capture some of the most popular architectural styles on the East Coast, yet offer all the advantages of vinyl. With JELD-WEN's two new style offerings, homeowners who are either remodeling or building a new home can have the authentic architectural look they want in an affordable, low-maintenance option. Thanks to integral trim and a J-channel system that make installation a snap, the cost and labor required for exterior trimming is greatly reduced.
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Mastri Line Energy-Star Qualified Replacement Vinyl Window
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/2/2006)
- The Energy Star-qualified Mastri line of replacement vinyl windows offers style and energy efficiency, with low-E insulating glass and an argon gas-filled, dual-glazed unit. Non-metallic spacers reduce interior condensation. White or beige frame colors are available, along with several natural wood-grain interior finishes. 800-645-4273.
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Damage Control
- PRO SALES MAGAZINE (11/1/2006)
- New products from Marvin Windows and Doors help guard against water infiltration.
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