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Atrium Companies Launches New Generation of Vinyl Impact Products
- ebuild (8/9/2007)
- With forecasters predicting a 74 percent chance of at least one major hurricane hitting the U.S. coastline this year, and nearly 9 out of 10 homeowners reportedly unprepared, builders are looking for ways to help consumers be safe and protect their assets. The introduction of Atrium's new vinyl impact line - SafeHarbor vinyl impact windows and doors - will offer a comprehensive solution for both new construction and replacement applications.
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Out with The Old, In with the New JELD-WEN Pocket Windows
- ebuild (8/9/2007)
- Remodeling projects are booming and homeowners are ready to update windows, according to the Perfect Home Survey, a recent home improvement study commissioned by JELD-WEN. These new replacement windows are designed for installation into existing window frames, regardless of the brand of the original window. The impact to the exterior of the home is minimal. This is key for window replacements with brick or stucco exteriors. Because the replacement windows fit into existing openings, the process is simpler, quicker and less damaging to a home's structure.
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Armor Max Plus Vinyl Hurricane Windows
- BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine (8/7/2007)
- Gorell. Armor Max Plus vinyl hurricane windows protect homes from airborne debris, the firm says. They also provide energy efficiency, protection against intruders, and noise reduction. Made of three panes of glass and rigid tubular master frames, the windows simply need to be closed and locked if violent weather approaches. 800-946-7355.
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Pella window screens combine technology, innovation
- ebuild (8/6/2007)
- Pella Corporation continues to build on its foundation as an industry leader built when the company introduced the first of many innovations, the Rolscreen, in 1925. Today the leading window and door manufacturer offers a number of innovative window screen options engineered to let more light and air in while keeping insects out.
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Throwing money out the window?
- ebuild (8/6/2007)
- Windows that are not energy efficient are one of the largest sources of heat or air conditioning loss due to their low insulating ability and high air leakage rate, according to the National Association of Home Builders. Purchasing energy efficient windows can be responsible for saving up to 25 to 50 percent of the energy used to heat and cool homes. Energy efficient windows and doors can increase the comfort level in a home. When replacing windows, consider products that include Low-emissivty (Low-E) insulating glass options . Low-E is a thin, transparent metallic coating on the inside surfaces of insulating glass which permits visible light to pass through and reflects ultraviolet rays, which can fade interior floor coverings and furnishings. In the summer, this helps keep heat out of your home; in the winter, it helps retain heat.
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Wood Windows Without All the Work
- ebuild (8/3/2007)
- JELD-WEN Windows and Doors has turned the beautiful but high-maintenance reputation of wood windows on its head by introducing windows with not only worry-free wood, but also easy-care glass. The company is the only window and door manufacturer to offer the ability to combine these reliable, low-maintenance attributes for its wood windows and patio doors.
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Copper Moon Woodworks Launches Wood Window Shutters
- ebuild (8/2/2007)
- Copper Moon Woodworks now offers a fresh, new family of exterior window shutter designs that give a whole new meaning to the term "curb appeal". Constructed of solid African Mahogany or Spanish Cedar with wrought iron, copper, and pewter hardware, these unique window shutters are truly art for the exterior walls of a home. The ten models span a wide assortment of design themes from conservative textures to the whimsically detailed avant-garde.
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Weathering the Storm: These Sturdy Products Resist Wind, Water and Flying Debris
- residential architect Magazine (8/1/2007)
- These sturdy specs resist wind, water, and flying debris.
- Bronze Weatherstripping Seals Deal With Doors, Windows
- Virginian - Pilot (7/28/2007)
- Q. You mentioned something about bronze weatherstripping to help seal windows and doors. What is the stuff, how does it work to seal windows and doors, and where can buy it?A. It is called spring bronze weatherstripping, it comes in rolls (now brass), and is one of the best weatherstrippings you can find.
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STORMCHASER Sideload Window Designs Pack a Punch
- ebuild (7/27/2007)
- REHAU announced today the availability of its STORMCHASER hurricane impact product line, ideally suited for coastal applications. The STORMCHASER product line has successfully completed the rigorous testing requirements of the Miami-Dade County Large Missile Impact Protocol, the most stringent standard for impact products. With this rating, the STORMCHASER meets or exceeds the requirements for both the Florida Building Code and the Texas Department of Insurance.
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