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- Gorell Introduces Innovative Double-Glass System for Reducing Home Energy Consumption and Providing UV Protection
- ebuild (6/15/2009)
- Gorell Windows and Doors has introduced Eco Master - a new double-insulating high-performance glass system that enables more Gorell windows and doors to achieve higher levels of energy efficiency, so that homeowners can reduce home energy consumption and costs and experience more comfortable living.
- Simonton Launches Supercept Spacer System
- ebuild (6/3/2009)
- Simonton Windows, a leader in the window and door industry, has launched the new Supercept spacer system for its customers. Supercept is a revolutionary stainless alloy spacer system that was proven to rival the thermal performance of a foam spacer in independent testing conducted by Architectural Testing, Inc. (ASI).
- Wayne-Dalton and The Muhler Co. Team Up to Launch New Storm Stud Window System
- ebuild (6/3/2009)
- Wayne-Dalton has teamed up with Muhler to provide an all-in-one window protection system for easy and cost-effective hurricane protection for home or business. The new Storm Stud provides a point of attachment used in conjunction with Wayne-Dalton's Fabric Shield storm panels and various window systems.
- Shutter Up
- ebuild (6/3/2009)
- Homeowners seeking a cost-effective way to gain more privacy in the home can "shutter up" with interior acrylic block window coverings that install over the inside of existing windows. Similar to plantation shutters or blinds, the lightweight acrylic block shutters install in just 20 minutes to the inside of the home to add decorative style and privacy to a room.
- New Decorum by Simonton Interior Window Styling Options
- ebuild (5/27/2009)
- Simonton Windows has just created another reason for remodelers and homeowners to select low-maintenance vinyl windows. The new Decorum by Simonton collection allows remodelers and homeowners to create custom interiors by choosing from a variety of rich, durable and scratch-resistant woodgrain laminates and complementary hardware finishes on energy-efficient vinyl replacement windows.
- Soleil Composite Copper Flashing
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/27/2009)
- 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, roof drip edges, and gutter products. 800-551-2828.
Varia Ecoresin Translucent Panels- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/13/2009)
- Translucent panels from the Varia Ecoresin line allow for a range of daylighting uses in walls, partitions, and doors, or at the ceiling to soften rays from a skylight. Made with Ecoresin, a material with 40 percent post-industrial recycled content, the panels come in a variety of gauges, textures, and colors, and with varying levels of light diffusion. 801-649-2500.
Pilkington Profilit Channel Glass- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/13/2009)
- Pilkington Profilit channel glass can be formed into straight or curved walls for interior or exterior applications. The self-supporting glass is available in a variety of textures and colors with varying translucency, allowing light through while maintaining privacy. Nanogel Aerogel insulation can be added for a soft, even dispersion of light and enhanced energy efficiency. 800-426-0279.
Designer Series Windows- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/13/2009)
- Designer Series windows are available with triple-pane glass, which the company says can cut a home's heating and cooling bills by nearly a third. Between-the-glass blinds and shades let homeowners adjust light levels and are protected from dirt and dust. Cellular shades come in 15 colors and offer top-down or bottom-up light control. 800-374-4758.
Electrochromic SageGlass Skylight - BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (5/13/2009)
- The electrochromic SageGlass skylight can be tinted with the touch of a button, reducing solar heat gain by 75 percent while maintaining the sky view. An automatic timer lets users program the glass to darken during specified times of the day. The glass has a double low-E coating that's balanced to let in natural light while limiting solar gain. 800-888-3589.
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