Posted on December 27th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
“…crank-out windows’ screens can tuck out of the way when they’re not in use to provide unobstructed views. When the screens are needed, they simply pull down to accommodate fresh air and natural ventilation without inviting pests.”
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Posted on December 19th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
“Design teams can help ensure that fresh air and a connection with the outdoors are made accessible to people with physical disabilities, by specifying windows capable of meeting operating force and motion requirements of ICC/ANSI A117.1.”
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Posted on December 19th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
“These versatile tilt-turn windows combine American flush-to-frame design with European functionality.”
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Posted on October 12th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
Supporting architects in designing open spaces with expansive views, fresh air and natural light, the Folding Window models feature editable width, height, wall offset and number of panels. Up to eight panels may be accommodated on each side, spanning more than 50 feet with each panel as wide as 39-3/8 inches and as high as 72 inches.
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Posted on October 11th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
President Obama signed the federal “Reduction of Lead in Drinking Water Act” into law on Jan. 4, 2011. The bill becomes effective Jan. 4, 2014. The federal law was spearheaded by Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI), based upon the template of a California law generally referred to as AB 1953.
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Posted on September 11th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
According to the updated study’s data, multi-family and single family starts are expected to experience a slightly better increase than what was initially thought. Residential improvement expenditures are expected to see a similar shift. As of mid-year, residential skylights are tracking at a growth rate slightly higher than the 2011 volume. Nonresidential construction declined slightly in 2011 and is forecasted to continue to remain slow through 2012.
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Posted on August 27th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
Cooler weather and the beginning of school signal alertness for window safety
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Posted on July 24th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
The document includes procedures for the installation of exterior doors into residential and light commercial buildings of not more than three stories above grade in height.
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Posted on July 10th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
The Folding Window accommodates up to eight panels on each side, spanning more than 50 feet with each panel as wide as 39-3/8 inches and as high as 72 inches.
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Posted on June 12th, 2012 by heatherwestpr
“We made it through the storm,” Collins said. “It’s now time to harvest the benefits of surviving a really tough downturn.”
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