Posted on January 23rd, 2012 by heatherwestpr
Attendees at the International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Orlando, Feb. 8-11, 2012, will be treated to an array of custom capabilities on display at Kolbe’s booth W3729.
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Posted on December 20th, 2011 by heatherwestpr
In previous versions of AAMA 1002, Secondary Storm Products (SSPs) were referred to as combination storm windows and sliding glass doors or insulating storm products for windows and sliding glass doors.
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Posted on November 30th, 2011 by heatherwestpr
Current legislation has reduced the lifetime tax credit to 10% (up to $500) for energy-efficient residential products, purchased and placed in service during 2011.
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Posted on November 28th, 2011 by heatherwestpr
The 2011 edition of AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440, NAFS “North American Fenestration Standard/Specification for windows, doors, and skylights” (NAFS-11) has received final approval and is now available.
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Posted on November 7th, 2011 by heatherwestpr
Kolbe’s Ultra Series TerraSpan® Lift and Slide doors’ 10-foot-tall units have been certified to meet the impact testing criteria for large missile impact Level D, design pressure (DP) 45 rating, and Wind Zone 4 testing standards (IPD4).
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Posted on September 27th, 2011 by heatherwestpr
Enhancing efficient use of renewable energy, three of the 20 entries in the 2011 Solar Decathlon feature triple pane windows from Kolbe: Appalachian State University, Purdue University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
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Posted on September 23rd, 2011 by heatherwestpr
An updated specification establishing minimum performance requirements for sunrooms has been jointly released by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA), the National Patio Enclosure Association (NPEA) and the National Sunroom Association (NSA).
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Posted on July 21st, 2011 by heatherwestpr
200 Eleventh Avenue features large windows and New York’s first car elevator that allows residents to park directly outside of their front doors.
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Posted on June 23rd, 2011 by heatherwestpr
Meeting the needs of hurricane zones, Kolbe’s Sterling double hung windows earn HVHZ certification
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Posted on June 1st, 2011 by heatherwestpr
Senators Barbara Boxer (D-CA) and James Inhofe (R-OK) and Congressman Tom Petri (R-WI) were recognized for their leadership and support of the PMI-supported Reduction of Lead in Water Act signed into law Jan. 4 by President Barack Obama (P.L.111-380).
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