Client news: Kolbe displays customization, personalization, innovation

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.

Association news: AAMA announces the release of revised specifications for secondary storm products

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.

Association news: AAMA requests better tax incentives for energy-efficient fenestration products to alleviate unemployment

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.

Association news: Latest North American Fenestration Standard published

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.

Client news: Kolbe’s 10-foot-tall TerraSpan doors offer impact resistance in hurricane zones

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).

Event news: Three 2011 Solar Decathlon projects include Kolbe’s windows

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

Association news: AAMA, NPEA and NSA release joint specification establishing performance requirements for sunrooms

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).

Client news: Wausau’s windows and doors capture Hudson River views for Manhattan’s newest, limited-edition condominiums

200 Eleventh Avenue features large windows and New York’s first car elevator that allows residents to park directly outside of their front doors.

Client news: Kolbe’s Sterling double hungs earn HVHZ

Meeting the needs of hurricane zones, Kolbe’s Sterling double hung windows earn HVHZ certification

Association news: PMI presents Legislator of the Year Awards to supporters of Reduction of Lead in Water Act

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).