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- Ultrex Fiberglass Windows
- ebuild (9/16/2009)
- A new ebony color is available on the Integrity All Ultrex line of fiberglass windows. Made of pultruded fiberglass, Ultrex maintains structural integrity under high temperatures, and resists UV rays, dents, dings, and scratches, the firm claims. In addition to ebony, the line comes in five other exterior colors, including bronze and evergreen. 888-537-7828.
- Rainscreen Clip Package
- ebuild (9/3/2009)
- The maker offers a full array of products for installing hardwood rain-screen systems without drilling and exposed fasteners. The Rainscreen Clip package includes pre-drilled, rot-resistant furring boards; marine-grade aluminum clips and screws; FSC-certified, pre-finished siding in a variety of lumber choices; and pre-fabricated lumber for window and door trim. 800-545-8884.
- Ply Gem Windows Adds Impact Glass to its Roster of Building Product Solutions
- ebuild (9/1/2009)
- New Ply Gem Windows MIRA Premium Series Impact Windows, introduced in March of 2009, are strengthening the line-up of Ply Gem building product solutions. With the quality and distinctive styles that Ply Gem Windows customers have come to expect, the new impact-resistant glass option is designed to withstand the challenges that harsh coastal conditions present to a homeowner and home.
- 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.
- Window and Door Screens
- ebuild (9/1/2009)
- According to the manufacturer, BetterVue screens are less visible than standard screens, providing for a clearer, more open appearance. The screens' fiberglass yarns are smaller in diameter than traditional units, providing better airflow while still deterring insects. BetterVue screens are standard on all of the company's vinyl windows and hinged patio doors. 724-465-1800.
- Harvey Building Products Introduces New, Virtually Invisible Window Screens for New Construction and Replacement Windows
- ebuild (8/31/2009)
- Knowing that a beautiful window begins with a clear view, Harvey Building Products, a leading Northeast regional manufacturer of windows, doors and sunrooms, introduces to the Northeast market the virtually invisible window screen with GORE inLighten screen mesh.
- The Andersen Windows EcoExcel Energy Performance Package Makes Tax Credit Easy
- ebuild (8/31/2009)
- Andersen Windows, Inc., has announced a program to make it easy for customers to identify products that meet the new Federal tax credit performance criteria. The new Andersen EcoExcel Energy Performance Package makes it easy to receive the tax credit with bold labeling on qualifying products and a Manufacturer's Certification Statement.
- Survey Says Consumers Unhappy with Replacement Window and Door Purchases
- BUILDER Online (8/17/2009)
- A new study by J.D. Power and Associates reveals that overall customer satisfaction with replacement windows and patio doors decreased in the last year. Based on a 1,000-point-scale, satisfaction in 2009 fell to 769 from 781 in 2008.
- The Storm Stud Window System
- ebuild (8/10/2009)
- The Storm Stud window system, inserted into the window frame during the manufacturing process, provides attachment points for Wayne-Dalton's Fabric Shield storm panels when a hurricane approaches. A decorative cap covers the stud, leaving an aesthetically pleasing fixture. 800-899-5712.
- Storm Stud Window System
- ebuild (8/6/2009)
- The Storm Stud window system, inserted into the window frame during the manufacturing process, provides attachment points for Wayne-Dalton's Fabric Shield storm panels when a hurricane approaches. A decorative cap covers the stud, leaving an aesthetically pleasing fixture. 800-899-5712.
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