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  • Soleil Composite Copper FlashingSoleil Composite Copper Flashing
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/12/2008)
  • Soleil composite copper flashing is produced using the manufacturer's Everlam technology, which combines copper with flexible aluminum to create a lightweight, affordable product that is easy to work with, according to the maker. Soleil products include door and window flashings, sheet stock, roof valleys, and roof drip edges. Gutter products will be available in mid-2008.
  • Exterior Wood CasingExterior Wood Casing
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/12/2008)
  • The manufacturer's exterior wood casing options now include hundreds of configurations in one-piece or two-piece systems, consisting of flat casing and back band. Combined with multiple subsill and sill nose options, the systems compound the possibilities for tailoring a trim package to a specific architectural style. The new casing options are available on Collections, Legacy, Weather Shield, and HR 175 product lines.
  • Translucent Daylighting Systems
  • CUSTOM HOME Magazine (5/1/2008)
  • The company's translucent daylighting systems house Nanogel, a lightweight aerogel that diffuses daylight and insulates. Nanogel was engineered by the Cabot company using nanotechnology. Kalwall's systems have a U-value of .05, equivalent to a solid wall and four times greater than most insulating glass units, the maker says. The systems also eliminate glare. For residential projects, they have been used as skylights, a pre-engineered pitch roof, and wall systems. 800.258.9777.
  • Pella Designer SeriesDesigner Series Energy-efficient Blinds and Fabric Shades
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/10/2008)
  • Any of the windows in this manufacturer's Designer Series let homeowners choose Energy-efficient Blinds and Fabric Shades that snap in between the glass. These window coverings are tucked between glass panes, protecting them from dust and damage, and are available in a variety of colors and fabrics. Homeowners can choose between bottom-up or top-down (pictured) operation when installing the fabric shades.
  • Lutron Sivoia QS ShadesSivoia QS Motorized Shades
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/10/2008)
  • Homeowners can control these motorized shades with the push of a button. Available in sheer, privacy, or blackout styles, Sivoia QS shades use Quiet Electronic Drive technology to raise and lower shades with a remote control or a keypad, the company says. Highlights of this shading system include a simplified low-voltage wiring scheme and the ability to interface directly with the company's Grafik Eye QS control system.
  • Insolroll Solar ScreensSolar Screens
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/10/2008)
  • This company offers a range of choices for decreasing glare and UV rays. These solar screens are available in polyester or fiberglass with a vinyl coating and are woven in density from 1 percent to 14 percent. Fabric density and color determine the amount of UV and glare protection, as well as the clarity of view, the company says. The most energy efficient, SilverScreen, is made with a fine layer of aluminum adhered to one side of a standard 5 percent openness screen.
  • Windows & Doors Review
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/9/2008)
  • With gray skies nine months of the year, the Pacific Northwest isn't the first place you'd expect to see hot demand for sun-control products. Still, Seattle green builder/remodeler Jon Alexander worked with a local window treatment company to install more than $6,000 worth of energy-efficient exterior shades in the high-end home of a client who had beautiful views of Puget Sound and Mount Olympus but "too much sun in the afternoon, so it overheated the living room and dining room and breakfast room."
  • Insolroll Solar ScreensWindows & Doors Review
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (4/9/2008)
  • With gray skies nine months of the year, the Pacific Northwest isn't the first place you'd expect to see hot demand for sun-control products. Still, Seattle green builder/remodeler Jon Alexander worked with a local window treatment company to install more than $6,000 worth of energy-efficient exterior shades in the high-end home of a client who had beautiful views of Puget Sound and Mount Olympus but "too much sun in the afternoon, so it overheated the living room and dining room and breakfast room."
  • Hy-Lite Products Adds New Sizes to Decorative Glass Windows Collection
  • ebuild (4/1/2008)
  • Hy-Lite Products has added a new 30" x 60" size of to its popular line of Hy-Lite Decorative Glass Windows Collection. The new size is available in the Spring Flower, Victorian and American styles of windows. The maker claims this addition came from "demand from homeowners, remodelers and builders."
  • JELD-WEN Premium Wood Double-Hung windows come standard with Low-E glass.In Tough Market, Energy Efficiency Is A Tipping Point
  • ebuild (4/1/2008)
  • What does it take to sell a home these days? Think beyond fancy quartz countertops, luxury hardware fixtures and custom cabinetry. According to two major real estate surveys, energy efficiency is at the top of buyers' wish lists.

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