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  • Woodwright Double-Hung Windows
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/7/2007)
  • The 400 series Woodwright line is rich with design features that emulate old-fashioned double-hung window details, the manufacturer says. The sash features authentic-looking mortise-and-tenon joints, as opposed to mitered joints, and a tall bottom rail commonly found on traditional windows. Three curved-top double-hung window styles complement the original rectangular design. 800-426-4261.
  • Homestead Wood Windows
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/7/2007)
  • The Homestead wood casement window is modeled after Old World windows of Europe, the company says. Unlike traditional casements that operate via a crank handle, the Homestead unit opens by unlocking the sash lock and pushing the window out; concealed friction hinges on the top and bottom of the sash supply the pressure required to hold the sash open at any position. 520-574-7374.
  • Casement Windows
  • BUILDER Magazine (11/7/2007)
  • Weather Shield's push-out casement window has a traditional design that can be customized with a variety of details, according to the manufacturer. Its standard, 4 9/16-inch jamb thickness adds quality and strength, the maker says, and push-out hinges with friction/stay devices keep the windows securely in place whether they're opened partially or completely. Oil-rubbed bronze hardware is standard, but brushed nickel is available. 800-477-6808.
  • Retractable Screen KitKolbe's Retractable Screen Kit Allows Open Views, Effortless Operation
  • ebuild (11/6/2007)
  • Preserving unobstructed window views and clean, stylish interiors, Kolbe's Sterling double hung retractable screen kit neatly hides away when not in use. To engage the screen, simply press the pull bar down to prevent insects and enjoy fresh air from open windows. The retractable screen kit's wood components are available in a variety of species and can be pre-finished or field-finished to the match the windows' interiors. The screens' metal components feature a rustic finish to complement the traditional look of Kolbe's Ultra or Heritage Series Sterling double hung windows.
  • Tubular Daylighting Device (TDD)Solatube International Inc. Introduces Solatube Designer Touches
  • ebuild (11/2/2007)
  • Solatube International Inc., the worldwide leading manufacturer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs), has introduced the first-ever line of designer daylighting options, Solatube Designer Touches. The premium accessory line for the Solatube Daylighting System provides new options for homeowners looking for stylish lighting options for their homes and for designers integrating daylighting into their projects.
  • Sivoia QSLutron Sivoia QS Eliminates Need for Additional Interfaces While Integrating Electric Light with Natural Light
  • ebuild (11/2/2007)
  • Lutron Electronics introduces Sivoia QS, the company's most recent advancement in natural lighting control technology, allowing for seamless integration of electric light and daylight without the use of additional interfaces. Shades and lights can be controlled together through Lutron's GRAFIK Eye QS or via SeeTouch QS keypads. This next generation of ultra-quiet, precision control for Lutron Shading Solutions enhances design, and adds flexibility at any stage of a project.
  • SkylightPella Windows and Doors Offer Green Solutions to Building Professionals and Homeowners
  • ebuild (11/2/2007)
  • The definition of green building is in the eye of the beholder. Numerous state, regional and local green building programs exist and currently no one national standard has been established; however, three points to consider remain constant: 1-the commitment to green building, 2- ENERGY STAR-rated products and 3- improved indoor air quality can be a benefit of green building practices.
  • Daylighting System Solatube International Inc. Spearheads Successful Campaign for New TDD Category
  • ebuild (10/29/2007)
  • Solatube International Inc., the worldwide leading manufacturer and marketer of Tubular Daylighting Devices (TDDs), actively and successfully pursued the inclusion of a special subsection for TDDs within the Construction Specifications Institute's (CSI) widely-recognized MasterFormat. MasterFormat is a structured hierarchy of divisions and sections within each division to standardize information for construction project manuals.
  • PinnacleWindsor Unveils Anodize Finish Options for Wood Windows
  • ebuild (10/10/2007)
  • Builders and architects can now achieve the sleek look of a modern home with wood windows featuring Windsor Windows and Doors' new Anodize Finish Program. Anodize is a clear layer that molecularly bonds to the exterior cladding of Windsor's Pinnacle Series of wood windows, which appears metallic.
  • MAG-LockJELD-WEN Introduces MAG-Lock
  • ebuild (10/9/2007)
  • JELD-WEN has become the first company in the nation to introduce magnet lock technology for residential vinyl windows. Called MAG-Lock, this new one-touch automatic lock now comes standard on JELD-WEN Premium Vinyl slider and single-hung windows. According to JELD-WEN experts, MAG-Lock's advantages include intuitive and easy to use design, safe and secure performance and a stylish low-profile design.

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