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  • 2007 Trends Analysis
  • ebuild (12/5/2006)
  • While the downturn in the new housing market will make 2007 a challenging year for building industry professionals and product manufacturers, it will also provide opportunities for innovative home products brands. In the fenestration arena, leading acrylic block manufacturer, Hy-Lite Products, will focus on new product offerings that help builders and remodelers differentiate themselves from their competitors with innovative products.
  • Sun Block for the Home
  • ebuild (12/5/2006)
  • Keeping energy bills down under those conditions can be a yearlong challenge for any homeowner. What can help? Energy-efficient Solar Block Plus windows that prevent solar heat gain from entering the home. A smoke-colored tint is added to the raw acrylic of the block during the fabrication stage of Hy-Lite Solar Block Plus products. This tinting helps make the windows more energy efficient than regular glass or acrylic block windows.
  • Window of Opportunity
  • Building Operating Management (12/1/2006)
  • A variety of window films is available to address concerns ranging from energy and comfort to security. There are many examples of wasted energy in a facility - lights left on in rooms without occupants, or inefficient HVAC systems, for example. Roughly one third of an average building's cooling load is due to solar heat gain through windows, according to the Building Energy Databook, an annual report of data averages published by the U.S. Department of Energy.
  • Show Offs
  • CUSTOM HOME Magazine (11/30/2006)
  • New laundry products make getting clean almost as much fun as getting dirty.
  • An Energetic Approach Keeps House Warm
  • Augusta Chronicle, The (11/26/2006)
  • ADDISON, Wis. - After yet another power failure darkened his rural Wisconsin neighborhood, a light bulb went on over the head of Michael Richter.His 1,500-square-foot ranch is super-insulated - "everything to Energy Star standards," he said, referring to a national building efficiency program.It's Mr. Richter's experiment in mass- producing inexpensive solar panels.
  • NY Loft/Maistri La CucinaLow-E4 Glazing
  • BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (11/16/2006)
  • Low-E4 glazing, now standard on all 400 series windows, features a coating applied to one of the glass surfaces inside the airspace to deflect radiant heat, reduce glare, and cut ultraviolet light by 83 percent. Low-E4 glazing also incorporates a sunlight-activated exterior coating that reduces dirt buildup and water spots. 800-426-4261.
  • With a tensile strength nearly twice that of steel, Ultrex is incredibly resistant to stretching.The Strength of Integrity- Powered by Ultrex
  • ebuild (11/13/2006)
  • Ultrex is a super-tough, fiberglass composite used to make Integrity windows and doors. Ultrex is a super-tough, fiberglass composite used to make Integrity windows and doors. Virtually impervious to time, heat, cold and pressure, pultruded fiberglass materials such as Ultrex have proven themselves in bridge construction, fencing, industrial ladders and spacecraft parts - all situations that require unfailing strength and durability.
  • The Ultimate Double Hung Magnum has superior performance against air, water and structural infiltration. Incredible Sizes with Commercial Performance: Marvin Meets Growing Need with New Ultimate Double Hung Magnum
  • ebuild (11/13/2006)
  • To provide a better solution for building professionals needing easy-to-operate, high-performing and historically-compliant double-hung windows in large sizes, Marvin Windows and Doors proudly introduces the Ultimate Double Hung Magnum. A high-quality, spiral balance system allows the Ultimate Double Hung Magnum to achieve easy, smooth operation. The constant force of the spiral balance system, which meets AAMA 902-99 Class 5 specification, creates even pressure to provide minimal effort whether opening or closing the window.
  • The folding handle easily accommodates interior decorating needs and won't interfere with blinds, shades or curtains. Integrity Announces Options to Meet Growing Market Demands
  • ebuild (11/13/2006)
  • Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors announces new options and enhancements to its growing product line with the introduction of the Casement and Awning folding handle and an obscure glass option. Integrity improves both the aesthetics and operation of their Casement and Awning windows with the new folding handle. The folding handle easily accommodates interior decorating needs and won't interfere with blinds, shades or curtains. Additionally, the complementary lines of the folding handle create a clean look that blends seamlessly with any decor.
  • ABuilt entirely with Ultrex, and with its standard double-strength glass.Integrity Introduces All Ultrex Window Series
  • ebuild (11/13/2006)
  • Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors, which pioneered using state-of-the-art pultruded fiberglass in windows and doors for superior performance, now takes its signature Ultrex material to the next level with the All Ultrex Series of windows. The new All Ultrex Series, which features Ultrex construction inside and out, is ideal for builders seeking low-maintenance, superior performance, quality and value. The line will be available as Single Hung operating and picture units, Polygon, and Transom windows in 2006, with a full line of All Ultrex products to follow.

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