Windows, Skylights & Sunrooms Articles
Brought to you by
Featured Articles
Supercept Stainless Alloy Spacer System- ebuild (8/4/2009)
- The Supercept stainless alloy spacer system for windows has a U-shaped construction that flexes with changes in temperature, resulting in increased seal life and greater durability; it also protects against argon gas leakage. The spacer is available on ProFinish Master, Contractor, and Builder; ProFinish Brickmould 300 and 600; Reflections 5300 and 5050; and Prism Bronze and Ultra Gold window lines. 800-746-6686.
- BetterVue Screens Now Standard on Gorell Windows and Doors
- ebuild (7/24/2009)
- Gorell Windows and Doors has made BetterVue screens a new standard feature on its complete line of window and door products. BetterVue screens are less visible than standard screens, giving windows a clearer, more open appearance because they're made of durable fiberglass yarns that are smaller in diameter than standard screen yarns.
Fiberglass Windows Gain Popularity, Even With a Higher Price Tag- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (7/23/2009)
- The Rocky of the window world, fiberglass is the underdog in a market crowded with vinyl, wood, and composite competitors. But like the boxer in the famous movie series, fiberglass packs a powerful punch and is winning fans. "The industry has started to recognize the benefits, and as people get more aware of that, we have more demand for the products," says Duane Putz, director of sales and marketing for Pella's advanced materials division.
- Reward Introduces sFrame for Commercial Door and Window Installation with ICF Construction
- ebuild (7/22/2009)
- Reward Wall Systems designed and created the sFrame Integrated Framing Assembly (IFA) for doors and windows, to further enhance the building envelope required by commercial Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) construction.
- Simonton Introduces Two-Tone Window and Door Options for Homeowners
- ebuild (7/9/2009)
- Responding to growing consumer requests for white interior and colored exterior vinyl window frame options for their homes, Simonton Windows now offers Two-Tone windows and patio doors in the Decorum by Simonton collection. The products feature a durable Pure White laminate interior on the replacement window or patio door, and homeowners may choose from either Driftwood or Tan colors for the exterior.
- Cellular Shades Keep You and Your House Cool This Summer
- ebuild (6/19/2009)
- Looking to keep your cool this summer but keep energy costs down? Energy efficient cellular shades from Blinds To Go help achieve both goals. Cellular shades insulate against heat gain through the window during summer, in the same way they guard against heat loss during winter.
Ebony Fiberglass Windows - BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/16/2009)
- The high performance and durability of All Ultrex fiberglass windows and doors allows for darker colors, such as the new ebony finish, shown. Ultrex is eight times stronger than vinyl, maintains structural integrity under high temperatures, and features durable finishes that are up to three times thicker than vinyl, which prevents dents, scratches, fading, and distortion, the maker says. Other color options comprise cashmere, evergreen, stone white, pebble gray, and bronze. 888-537-8268.
- Spacer System
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/16/2009)
- Supercept, a stainless alloy spacer system, rivals the thermal performance of foam spacers, claims the manufacturer. The spacer's U-shaped construction flexes with temperature swings for an increased seal life, says the firm, and its one-piece, flexible design and web corner system reduce sealant stress. The spacer system is available on the company's ProFinish Master, Contractor, and Builder styles; ProFinish Brickmould 300 and 600; Reflections 5300 and 5050; and Prism Bronze and Ultra Gold. 800-542-9118.
- Fiberglass-Clad Windows
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/16/2009)
- Premium fiberglass-clad wood windows combine good looks with energy efficiency and durability. The exterior fiberglass cladding is available in seven colors, and will resist scratches, dents, pests, rot and corrosion, and won't warp or become brittle in extreme climates, the maker says. Three Zo-e-Shield glazing options are available. Choose from natural pine or character alder for the windows' solid wood interiors. The collection includes casement, awning, and direct-set units in rectangle, radius, and specialty configurations; double-hung tilts; bows and bays; and sliders and triple sliders. 800-477-6808.
- Solar-Powered Dimmer
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (6/16/2009)
- The manufacturer's Energy Star-qualified tubular skylight can now be managed by a Solar Powered Dimmer. The dimmer allows users to control the amount of natural light entering the home through the tubular skylight. Instead of requiring hardwiring, the dimmer operates on solar energy, resulting in quicker and less-expensive installation compared with competitive products, the maker says. The dimmer can be installed in any new or existing 10-inch ODL Tubular Skylight, or a skylight/dimmer combination kit is also available. The new dimmer also features a two-LED night-light. 866-635-4968.
Subscribe to ebuild articles. Bring ebuild to you.
