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  • Weather Shield Expanded Wood Casing Profiles Accurately Complete Any Architectural Style
  • ebuild (2/26/2008)
  • Weather Shield® Windows & Doors exterior wood casing options now include hundreds of configurations in one-piece systems or two-piece systems comprised of flat casing and back band. Combined with multiple subsill and sill nose options, the possibilities for tailoring a trim package to a specific architectural style are compounded. The new casing options are available on Collections™, Legacy Series®, Weather Shield and HR 175™ product lines.
  • Windows and Doors Replacement Casement
  • BUILDER Online (2/24/2008)
  • The Ultimate Replacement Casement includes a wash mode that allows the window to swing around, providing for easy access to exterior glass. Other options include a commercial-grade hardware system that can support a sash of 150 pounds and large sizing capability. It has Low E II glass with argon for better climate control inside a home. Both awning and picture varieties are available. 888-537-8266.
  • Vinyl Windows
  • BUILDER Online (2/24/2008)
  • New to the residential construction industry since 2005, this manufacturer is best known for its zipper business, which began in 1934. The company originally used metal scraps from the zipper business to create aluminum windows for commercial applications; now they're introducing vinyl casement and awning windows for the residential market. Units are available in both the StyleGuard impact-resistant and StyleView standard vinyl windows in a wide range of configurations, including twin casement, casement picture windows, and awning windows. Low-E glass and low-conductivity spacers optimize thermal efficiency, while double weather stripping and a multi-point lock help protect against the elements and lower utility bills. 678-838-6093.
  • Sill-Rite Interior SillSill-Rite Expands Product Line of Pre-finished Low Maintenance Vinyl Window Sills
  • ebuild (2/20/2008)
  • Sill-Rite has enhanced its line of solid vinyl window sills by adding a variety of new depths to its product offerings. The prefabricated and finished sills are now available in three-, four- five-, six-, seven-, eight- and nine-inch depths, giving contractors greater options for using Sill-Rite sills on both new construction and remodeling projects.
  • Dow Window and Door 1000 Sealant
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/30/2008)
  • Dow Window and Door 1000 Sealant is formulated to seal window and door framework, exterior and interior trim, and finish joints and interfaces. The non-yellowing product resists moisture and mildew, and its rust inhibitor reduces the potential for corrosion at joint seals with metal components, notes the manufacturer. 866-583-2583.
  • MAG-Lock Automatic Window Security
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (1/30/2008)
  • The MAG-Lock one-touch automatic magnetic lock now comes standard on all of the manufacturer's premium vinyl slider and single-hung windows. The lock requires just one finger or the side of a hand to operate. Fully concealed in the window profile, the lock magnets will maintain their force even after 36,000 uses, the company says. 800-877-9482.
  • Horizontal Roller Windows Introduced in Simonton StormBreaker Plus 300VL Product Line
  • ebuild (1/7/2008)
  • Simonton Windows® has introduced the Horizontal Roller window to its popular line of impact-resistant Simonton StormBreaker Plus® 300VL series for coastal area applications. The single roller style window meets American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) codes for coastal areas and has received statewide approval for use in Florida through the Florida Building Code (FBC).
  • Cooper Wiring Devices Releases New Line of Multimedia Plates
  • ebuild (1/7/2008)
  • Cooper Wiring Devices today announced a new line of multimedia plates to help manage and simplify home entertainment and networking connections. The new plates flush-mount easily on the wall, and provide a cost-effective solution for the unattractive wires, cables and cords that often accompany wall-mounted flat screen televisions, entertainment centers and computer workstations.
  • Eterna Windows and Doors
  • BUILDER Magazine (1/7/2008)
  • Offering the warmth of wood and the durability of aluminum, the new Eterna simulated wood-grain finish is now available on select WinGuard impact-resistant windows and doors. Ideal for coastal climates too harsh for wood, the finish comes in five grains: acacia, cherry, light or dark oak, and dark walnut. 800-282-6019.

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