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- Add Window Film Installations to Solar Safety Checklists
- PRNewswire (5/1/2007)
- SAN DIEGO, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- In addition to sunscreen, lotion, hats and sunglasses, consumers should add window film to their checklist for protection against ultraviolet (UV) rays. Professionally installed window films can be effective in all environments."With skin cancer rising at epidemic rates, UV protective window film adds an important extra level of protection," said Perry Robins, MD, President of The Skin Cancer Foundation.
- Products Roundup
- REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine (5/1/2007)
- The latest products for roofing, siding, window and decking pros.
- Shield Technology Group Launches Sales of the Much Anticipated ImpactShield(TM), Most Innovative Hurricane Protection System for Windows to Hit the Market
- U.S. Newswire (4/30/2007)
- MIAMI, April 30 /PRNewswire/ -- Although many of us were saved last year with no hurricanes, no one can ever foresee what the next hurricane season will bring -- homeowners can never really be over prepared. Shield Technology Group, a Miami-based company, wants you to be prepared this year with the latest technology and that is why today they have officially launched sales on the much-anticipated ImpactShield(TM), the latest hurricane protection system that goes over almost any size window. consists of an impact-resistant, high-strength fabric stretched over the window to create a hurricane-resistant barrier against flying debris.
- Dull Loft Becomes Stylishly Functional
- Augusta Chronicle, The (4/29/2007)
- Soni and Raj met on a blind date, fell instantly in love and sealed the deal with a traditional Indian wedding with 450 guests. Their fairytale continued as the two moved into their first home together - a large townhouse close to downtown Toronto.They set up guest quarters in their third floor loft, but a few makeshift air mattresses in an otherwise empty room didn't make for a restful sleep - or a stylish space.
- How to Offset Lack of Space, Light, Cash
- San Jose Mercury News (4/29/2007)
- Apr. 29--A lack of space often is the most pressing issue for homeowners and tenants, especially in a real-estate market where the price tag for square footage can feel more like a toe tag. And the space crunch often goes hand-in-hand with another challenge of urban space: minimal lighting. Even a subtle change, such as a new wall color or window dressing, can dramatically alter a room, says Kathleen Monarch of Monarch Designs & Studio (www .monarchdesignsand studio.com) in San Jose.
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Quicker, Easier, More Reliable: JELD-WEN Advances Vinyl Window Technology
- ebuild (4/26/2007)
- JELD-WEN has introduced a one-piece sill drain mat that installs under the window on the rough opening, directing any incidental water away from the wall. The drain mat is made from flexible, non-woven material with a sloped, closed-cell foam back dam to block water. The mat is backed with butyl-based adhesive for superior performance. The company also now offers flashing tape with butyl that adheres well and provides superior performance in extreme weather conditions.
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JELD-WEN Doubles Major Lighthouse Restoration Inititive
- ebuild (4/26/2007)
- Lighthouses are the perfect structures to demonstrate the reliability of JELD-WEN's windows and doors, designed to withstand even the harshest wind, rain and UV exposure. The restoration effort also showcases the significant challenges faced when renovating any historic home. As the largest exterior openings on any building, windows and doors are crucial to structural integrity. Infiltration of moisture, warping and cracking in these fixtures can compromise the entire building over time.
- JELD-WEN Unveils Contemporary Cool
- ebuild (4/26/2007)
- JELD-WEN is introducing new contemporary styles that appeal to homeowners looking for great design with a modern bent. JELD-WEN, the world's leading manufacturer of windows and doors, has always offered the widest selection of window and door options for traditional architectural styles - be it Craftsman, Colonial, Old World or Victorian.This year, the company expands its contemporary choices with the latest technology and performance features to help meet customer demand.In a recent survey of homeowners conducted on behalf of JELD-WEN, contemporary was ranked as the second most popular choice among a list of eight different architectural style options.
- New Windows Reduce Noise and Increase Energy Savings
- Evansville Courier & Press (4/22/2007)
- Q: What are the pros and cons of retro fitting replacement windows?Talk to home builders and remodeling contractors to find out which window company they use and which they will not use, and ask them why. Q: If you have old four-panel doors on which the panels have shrunk, cracking the paint, how can these be painted to allow for shrinkage?
- Tax Breaks Can Help You Help the Earth
- The Santa Fe New Mexican (4/22/2007)
- On April 3, Gov. Bill Rich-$5 million in annual tax credits available to residential builders who reach goals set in state or national green-building guidelines. Kim Shanahan, vice-president of the Santa Fe Area Homebuilders Association, said the association is now working to establish a statewide group to certify homes under guidelines recognized in the sustainable-building tax credit.
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