99.9 percent UV ProtectionHurd Windows and Doors now offers the ultimate UV-blocking glass

    MEDFORD, WI (10 August 2006) - Hurd Windows & Doors now offers ClimaGuard SPF on almost all of its wood windows and patio doors. ClimaGuard SPF is a new glass coating technology proven to block 99.9 percent of UV-A and UV-B rays. It is the best UV blocking coating available without sacrificing daylight or visibly changing the appearance of the window glass. With it, Hurd wood windows and patio doors provide nearly perfect protection of the home environment.

    Hurd now offers ClimaGuard on almost all of its wood windows and patio doors.

    "This is the ultimate UV protection for a home," said Joe Herman, Hurd vice president of sales and marketing. "Closing curtains or drawing the blinds to stop UV rays from fading home furnishings defeats the primary purpose of a window. We';re pleased to provide homeowners with a much better solution."

    Hurd windows and doors with ClimaGuard SPF blocks roughly 35 percent more UV rays than any other coating currently on the market. With a Fade Protection Factor (FPF) of over 50, homeowners with Hurd SPF windows won';t see sun damage to typical household furnishings for 15 years or more. Comparatively, windows with the most commonly used Low-E glass products score an average FPF of 7. At that level, fading damage is noticeable in three years or less. Standard clear glass windows have an FPF rating of just 2 with fade damage occurring in less than one year.

    The addition of ClimaGuard SPF to Hurd';s glass coating line is significant. "Hurd now has the most complete glass option offerings on the market," said Herman. "We can customize and optimize the ultimate glass options for UV protection, energy efficiency or impact ratings. We work closely with our customers to determine the best glass option for any opening in a home. Glass is selected specifically for each room according to its exposure to the sun, wind and other external elements."

    ClimaGuard SPF is manufactured by Guardian Industries. Hurd Windows & Doors is the exclusive national wood window and patio door manufacturer to offer the coating.

    About Hurd Windows & Doors, Inc.
    Headquartered in Medford, Wisconsin, Hurd Windows & Doors, Inc., is a company with an 85-year tradition of building custom windows and doors to the highest standards of excellence and quality. Hurd products are sold exclusively through more than 400 distributors in the United States, Canada, and in 20 countries worldwide. In December 2004, Hurd was acquired by Monarch Holdings, Inc., and the name was changed to Hurd Windows & Doors, Inc. For more information, visit www.hurd.com or call (715) 748-2011. Toll free: 1-800-433-4873.

    Contact:
    Jackie Peacha
    Fresh Roast PR
    612-508-4649
    jpeacha@mac.com

    April Caldwell
    Hurd Windows & Doors, Inc.
    715-748-2011
    acaldwell@2behurd.com