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  • HR175 Radius-Front Window
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/4/2007)
  • The HR175 Radius-Front window is a gently bowed single-hung unit. The bottom sash slides up and tilts in for cleaning. Its historically accurate construction includes traditional suitcase lock and lift handles. 800-477-6808.
  • Push-Out Casement Window with Interior Wood-Framed Screen
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (12/21/2006)
  • The Push-Out Casement window swings open with a push of its lever, as does its interior wood-framed screen. The casement's stainless steel four-bar friction hinge opens the window a full 90 degrees for room-side access to the exterior glass surface. 800-955-8177.
  • 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.
  • The Ultimate Double Hung Magnum has superior performance against air, water and structural infiltration. Incredible Sizes with Commercial Performance: Marvin Meets Growing Need with New Ultimate Double Hung Magnum
  • ebuild (11/13/2006)
  • To provide a better solution for building professionals needing easy-to-operate, high-performing and historically-compliant double-hung windows in large sizes, Marvin Windows and Doors proudly introduces the Ultimate Double Hung Magnum. A high-quality, spiral balance system allows the Ultimate Double Hung Magnum to achieve easy, smooth operation. The constant force of the spiral balance system, which meets AAMA 902-99 Class 5 specification, creates even pressure to provide minimal effort whether opening or closing the window.
  • 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.

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