Latest Articles in Design & Performance
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November 17, 2015During my years of window replacement, I was only somewhat acquainted with clear opening size requirements for Emergency Escape and Rescue Openings—5 square feet for first floor bedrooms and 5.7 square feet for upstairs bedrooms. That was about all I knew off the cuff. I also referenced window manufacturers’ standard sizing tables that identified what sizing met egress... more »
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October 26, 2015The World Millwork Alliance (formerly AMD), will host its 51st annual convention and tradeshow October 31 through November 4, 2015 at the Cobb Galleria Convention Centre in Atlanta. Get a sneak peek at what the exhibitors will have on display. See the products... more »
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October 26, 2015Win-door North America, held Nov. 3-5, 2015 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, features machinery, doors, hardware, wood products and systems, the latest computer software, testing services and more on display for fenestration and door professionals. Click below for a sample of what you’ll see from exhibitors. See the products... more »
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September 21, 2015In each of our regions, we become accustomed to “typical characteristics” of existing housing that affect our fenestration replacements. These include certain wall construction, exterior cladding materials, recurring window frame material, and physical sizes of the homes. This deceptively large triple located just below a 20-foot ceiling required an interior scaffold. (Images... more »
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September 21, 2015About 10 p.m. the evening of June 22, 2015, I learned I was under a tornado warning via both my local news station and a weather alert on my cell phone. The words “tornado warning” mean a tornado has either been spotted or is eminent. Those words, along with the lightning show going on outside my windows, convinced me to seek shelter. I live in a ranch home over a crawlspace. Not yet being... more »
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September 19, 2015The industry is constantly looking for what’s next in terms of style, energy efficiency, and innovative manufacturing. As one of our Crystal Achievement Awards judges noted, the companies that are recognized with our Crystal Achievement Award “are listening and have showed they continue to add to or improve their offerings to fulfill those needs.” Selected by a panel of judges... more »
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August 11, 2015Next month, the Window & Door Dealers Alliance will launch Window & Door Dealer Days at GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo. The event not only addresses dealer-related business topics through education, but offers much more. For one, attendees will experience some of the newest window and door products first hand in the 4,400 square foot Dream Showroom pavilion. We... more »
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August 8, 2015Capitalize on market growth at GlassBuild America and Window & Door Dealer DaysHigher demand doesn’t automatically translate to higher profits. As the construction market continues to ramp up, fenestration manufacturers need to ensure they are prepared to take advantage of growth and aren’t overrun by it, industry officials say. To capitalize on growth, companies should consider investing in new tools and equipment, fostering and maintaining partnerships with... more »
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August 8, 2015Our discussion this month focuses on the specific requirements for residential replacement windows found in the 2015 International Residential Code, International Energy Conservation Code and International Existing Building Code. These international codes require any repairs or alterations to an existing building to comply with the requirements of the applicable code for new construction. This... more »
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July 21, 2015As the housing market expands, window dealers and manufacturers are seeing a continued desire for energy-efficient products from their customers. In fact, a recent report from the National Association of Home Builders states that a whopping 84 percent of millennials, who are now entering the housing market, are willing to pay 2 to 3 percent more for an energy-efficient home, as long as they... more »