Posted on August 30th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
The demand for windows in new housing increased by 25 percent in 2012 with a similar increase projected for 2013, as the housing recovery continues and new housing units in 2013 will exceed 1 million for the first time since 2007.
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Posted on August 29th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
“Changes enhance the clarity and flow of this test procedure and set the stage for a consistent means to evaluate the resistance of a side-hinged door assembly subjected to intentional high loading conditions.”
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Posted on August 26th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Delivering an individualized presentation for every recipient, more than 13,600 different cover-art combinations were printed – in sequence, on the same press.
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Posted on August 21st, 2013 by heatherwestpr
“As is the case with roofs, such coatings can be beneficial on the façade as well as window frames, railings, outdoor equipment enclosures and numerous other applications.”
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Posted on August 15th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
For two-color frame finishing using paint at the interior and exterior, Linetec estimates that Technoform Bautec’s thermal strip system painted assemblies are 400% less expensive than other thermal barrier methods that require time-consuming masking.
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Posted on August 13th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Mark Silverberg, president of Technoform North America, Inc., will present at upcoming glazing industry events for the National Glass Association (NGA) and Glass Association of North America (GANA).
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Posted on August 12th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Opened in April 2013, the new Port of Entry in Van Buren, Maine, relies on Wausau Window and Wall Systems’ curtainwall to help achieve the U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s security requirements, as well as to meet the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED® Gold criteria. Another recent Port of Entry facility in Warroad, Minnesota, was opened in February 2010 and achieved LEED Gold certification. Julie Snow Architects, Inc. of Minnesota designed both of these award-winning border patrol stations using Wausau’s SuperWall™ system.
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Posted on August 8th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
“It presents an opportunity to better serve customers and prospects in the Western U.S. and the historical renovation market throughout the country.”
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Posted on August 7th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Each day of GlassBuild America (Sept. 10-12) at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. in booth #1216, AAMA will be hosting the game show, “Are You Smarter Than a FenestrationMaster™,” where participants will be awarded a 5 percent discount on FenestrationMasters courses and exams for each quiz question they answer correctly.
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