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  • Alside Offers More Design Options with FrameWorks Window Color Collection
  • ebuild (8/26/2010)
  • Alside, a leading manufacturer of windows, has recently introduced FrameWorks, a collection of high-performance interior and exterior laminate window finishes. The collection includes seven new exterior colors - Architectural Bronze, Hudson Khaki, Desert Clay, English Red, Castle Gray, American Terra and Forest Green - and seven interior woodgrains - White, Light Oak, Dark Oak, Foxwood, Cherry and new Light Maple and Rich Maple.
  • Decorum by Simonton Exterior Color Matched Paint Now Available
  • ebuild (8/26/2010)
  • Simonton Windows, one of the nation's leading vinyl window and patio door manufacturers, has worked with Sherwin-Williams to create exterior paint colors that match the Decorum by Simonton product line. The paints, which are intended for use on siding, shutters, trim and other exterior finishes, complement Simonton's line of exterior colored window and door frames that include Brick, Chocolate, Bronze, Cream, Driftwood, Pine and Tan.
  • EMAX3 triple-glazed skylight
  • BUILDER Magazine (8/16/2010)
  • If two panes are better than one, then three might be even better. The EMAX3 triple-glazed skylight consists of an inner and outer pane of low-E glass with a pane of clear glass sandwiched between and argon gas insulating the two airspaces. The result is a skylight that provides up to 55 percent greater insulating value than double-paned skylights. Fixed and vented designs are available. Cost: $265 to $650. Wasco Skylights. 800-388-0293.
  • Ultimate Venting Picture Window
  • BUILDER Online (8/10/2010)
  • The sash of the Ultimate Venting Picture Window projects outward to reveal a screened-in opening that promotes air movement. It vents stagnant air, reduces condensation, and keeps out insects. The window features ergonomically engineered handles, and DP ratings of up to 40 for air and water infiltration. A wide variety of sizes and glazings are available. Marvin Windows and Doors. 888-537-8266.
  • Serious Windows 925 Series
  • BUILDER Online (8/3/2010)
  • The 925 Series window line is more than twice as efficient as rival brands and more than three times as efficient as Energy Star specifications. It offers a fiberglass frame, up to R-9.1 insulation, and 99.5 percent UV protection. Five exterior colors are available, as well as interior colors and species such as oak and fir. Serious Materials. 800-797-8159.
  • Glazed Window Glass
  • BUILDER Online (7/30/2010)
  • Contractors looking for energy efficiency may specify the manufacturer's energy tax credit glass packages in a wide variety of replacement windows and patio doors. The glazing meets the required U-factor rating of 0.30 or less and the Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of 0.30 or less. It's seen here on the Driftwood vinyl frame replacement window with grids between the panes. Simonton. 800-746- 6686.

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