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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.
  • 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.
  • New Marvin SillGuard Protects Against Water Intrusion
  • ebuild (10/12/2006)
  • New Marvin SillGuard, an innovative, durable and easy-to-install sill pan system provides builders and installers with an effective and cost-efficient means of minimizing the potential for moisture penetration and subsequent wall damage. Available starting in the first quarter of 2006, SillGuard is a rigid three-piece sill pan made from a resilient, tough polypropylene. This recycled, non-corrosive and thermally non-conductive material allows SillGuard to resist cracking or shattering, even in cold environments.
  • 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.

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