Builder Magazine: Windows

Kolbe's Majesta Windows

Mon, 10 May 2010 02:43:56 EST

Majesta can be ordered in sizes up to 6 feet by 12 feet.

Window Technology Advances

Mon, 22 Mar 2010 02:35:47 EST

Proper window installation is vital to achieve the best performance out of your windows.

Velux America No-Leak Skylight

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:42:20 EST

New skylight line guaranteed not to leak and offers 10-year warranty.

A Collection of the Most Energy-Efficient Windows and Doors

Tue, 9 Mar 2010 04:34:26 EST

New glazing technology has created a generation of super-efficient windows and doors.

Lift and Slide Doors Are the Hot Trend in Patio Doors

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:01:32 EST

Sliding patio doors get a much-needed overhaul.

Stimulus Bill Causes DOE to Increase Energy Standards for Windows and Doors.

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:44:04 EST

Window Makers Brace for Tighter Energy Star Criteria.

High Performance Windows

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:44:10 EST

Window manufacturers up the ante on energy-efficient glass.

Concealed Speakers, Cool Windows, New Products

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:10:51 EST

The latest and greatest building products.

Come On In

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:09:51 EST

You hear it all the time: an attractive front entrance can increase the perceived market value of a home (by as much as $24,000, according to one study commissioned by Maumee, Ohio–based Therma-Tru Doors). Of course, no one knows just how much a buyer will actually pay for it, but one thing is certain—a beautiful entrance adds to a home's overall curb appeal.

Window and Door Sealant

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:18:16 EST

Dow Window and Door 1000 Sealant is formulated to seal window and door framework, exterior and interior trim, and finish joints and interfaces. The non-yellowing product resists moisture and mildew, and its rust inhibitor reduces the potential for corrosion at joint seals with metal components, notes the manufacturer. 866-583-2583.

Products: Smooth Surfaces / Glaze of Glory

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 03:20:55 EST

Fifteen years ago, before the sustainable building groundswell began in earnest, environmentally friendly products had an organic (some might say earthy) look that only the sandal-wearing hippie fringe could appreciate. If you were looking for a refined finish, you looked elsewhere.

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:18:24 EST

As many heating costs rise, heating a home is becoming increasingly expensive for your buyers. Good insulation and an efficient furnace or heat pump can help, but you can also give your buyers an energy-efficient supplemental heat source that will not break the bank: a pellet stove or insert.

The Mercado

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:43:47 EST

CONCEIVED IN 1791, Pierre L'Enfant's vision for Washington was one of a broad, horizontal skyline, punctuated by steeples and domes, with the Capitol building at its apex. The low-lying nature of the city, which brings light and air to the pedestrian level and allows its most prominent landmarks to stand tall, has been protected for more than a century by a building height limit of 160 feet.

Let There Be (Sky) Light

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:18:04 EST

VERY FEW PEOPLE WILL DEBATE THE merits of a skylight: It brings light into a dark space, creates nice ventilation, and offers heat gain in the winter. The question, though, is whether or not intentionally cutting a hole in your roof is an archaic idea whose time has passed.

Facing Fire

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 05:09:28 EST

When the June 2007 Angora Fire burned its way into the residential streets of South Lake Tahoe, Calif., firefighters were ready. The neighborhoods, unfortunately, were not.

Eterna Finish for PGT Windows

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:28:18 EST

PGT now offers Eterna Finish, a simulated wood grain finish, for select WinGuard impact-resistant windows and doors. Ideal for coastal markets, the finish allows for the look of wood in low-maintenance aluminum frames. The simulated finish comes in acacia, cherry, light oak, dark oak, and dark walnut and will be available with WinGuard casement, architectural, and picture windows as well as French doors. 877-550-6006.

Hot Finds from IBS

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:31:13 EST

As expected, there were plenty of great new products and innovations on display during Day 1 of the Builders' Show. Here are a few of the highlights from my first day.

About the Project Sponsors

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:29:20 EST

The Insync home could not have been built without the support of its many sponsors, a select group of building product manufacturers and suppliers that contributed to this innovative endeavor.

Hooked on Classics

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:31:08 EST

The Spanish eclectic abode at the corner of New Broad and Juel streets doesn't look like a high-tech house. Its undulating arches and trademark campanile could have just as easily been conceived during the classical revival period of the 1920s and 1930s, or as an even earlier homage to Mediterranean forms. On the inside, however, this home's unlikely marriage of Old World grace and New World efficiency is unique—and, in large part, what makes it a treasure.

Project Credits

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:27:02 EST

The New American Home would not be possible without the support of the members of the National Council of the Housing Industry (NCHI)/Supplier 100, as well as a legion of local and regional suppliers and installers. More than 40 NCHI members contributed products to this year's house and provided consulting services and installation support to the design-build team for a truly memorable collaboration.