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You Can Do It!
- ebuild (10/23/2006)
- With the new "Build-A-Window" online program from Hy-Lite Products, it's easy for home improvement-minded individuals to order acrylic block products on their computer and then install them in their homes. The newly-designed Hy-Lite web site walks homeowners through a step-by-step ordering process and then provides installation guidelines.
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Hy-Lite Becomes ENERGY STAR Partner
- ebuild (10/23/2006)
- Hy-Lite Products, manufacturers of acrylic block products, is now an ENERGY STAR partner. The company's line of energy-efficient Solar Block Plus windows meets ENERGY STAR requirements for the southern zone of the United States. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy and the Environmental Protection Agency, ENERGY STAR is a national program that helps consumers identify energy efficient products so they can take control of their energy costs.
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All Worked Up Over Acrylic Block Panels
- ebuild (10/23/2006)
- Acrylic block walls and panels are used in both residential and commercial projects to offer style, light and privacy. The acrylic block panels come pre-fabricated to the exact specifications of a project. Whether you desire a curvy wall to serve as an accent focal point of a home or straight panels that can be connected to create individual private workout areas, acrylic blocks can partition off a variety of spaces in homes and commercial projects. They allow the flow of light through the block while protecting the privacy of the person working out behind the wall.
- Beauty and the Breeze
- ebuild (10/12/2006)
- Building on a legacy of industry-leading innovation, Marvin Windows and Doors introduces the Venting Picture Window - a first-of-its-kind product that provides the unique combination of unobstructed views and cross ventilation. The window's sash projects 2 1/4 inches outward to reveal a screened-in opening that vents stagnant air, reduces condensation and keeps out insects.
- Hurricane season can pose potential risks
- ebuild (10/12/2006)
- Almost one year after the unprecedented devastation of Hurricane Katrina, many in the southeast region of the United States continue the daunting task of rebuilding. Statewide building codes play a critical role in rebuilding for the future. It's estimated that Hurricane Katrina was responsible for $75 billion in damages, making it the costliest hurricane in United States history. Pella's impact-resistant windows and doors offer an effective and timeless solution for homes and businesses located in hurricane regions.
- New Marvin SillGuard Protects Against Water Intrusion
- ebuild (10/12/2006)
- New Marvin SillGuard, an innovative, durable and easy-to-install sill pan system provides builders and installers with an effective and cost-efficient means of minimizing the potential for moisture penetration and subsequent wall damage. Available starting in the first quarter of 2006, SillGuard is a rigid three-piece sill pan made from a resilient, tough polypropylene. This recycled, non-corrosive and thermally non-conductive material allows SillGuard to resist cracking or shattering, even in cold environments.
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Close the door on fire! with helpful tips
- ebuild (10/12/2006)
- Nearly 3,500 fire fatalities are reported in the United States each year, and most of those fatalities - 90 percent - occur in homes. Despite those facts, only about 25 percent of families have developed and practiced a plan for exiting the home safely in case of a fire. Before and during Fire Prevention Week, October 8-14, 2006, Pella Corporation's Close the door on fire! campaign provides consumers with vital safety information and fire prevention tips.
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ThermaStar by Pella windows provide selling point for townhomes
- ebuild (10/12/2006)
- Wyndham Deerpoint Homes, a Chicago-area semi-custom builder, chose to install ThermaStar by Pellawindows and sliding patio doors in one of their newest communities, Prairie Point Townhomes. Containing 84 townhomes, Prairie Point is located in the Fox River Valley in the suburb of South Elgin, Ill. ThermaStar by Pella sliding patio doors match the townhomes' windows in color and traditional contoured grille style. A complementing transom installed above the patio doors adds natural light and style.
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What's Hot in Windows and Doors
- ebuild (10/12/2006)
- Over the years, windows and doors have evolved into two of the principal design elements in a building. No longer driven by function alone, multiple elements determine the latest trends in the window and door industry, including: architectural styles, building codes, technological advancements and changing consumer tastes. As an industry leader for more than 60 years, Marvin Windows and Doors has developed a worldwide reputation as an innovator who continues to push the envelope of design and technology and take the industry to new heights
- Pella Corporation provides expert assistance for building professionals
- ebuild (10/12/2006)
- Pella Corporation's Architectural Support Services team of architects, engineers, technicians, and computer-aided design (CAD) drafters provide expert assistance for architects, specifiers, builders, and homeowners. The team helps develop window and door solutions, which range from providing installation designs for window replacement and new construction projects to field testing assistance that minimizes potential for water and air leakage.
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