Posted on November 5th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Submissions must be printed all, or in part, on Utopia and/or Curious Collection papers, accompanied by a completed entry form, produced in 2013, and postmarked no later than Dec. 6, 2013.
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Posted on November 5th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Part of the Advantage by Wausau offering, these standard interior accessory windows are ideally suited to meet the accelerated pace of construction timelines for low- and mid-rise buildings including offices, schools and medical facilities.
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Posted on October 30th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Implementation date extended to January 2015; Window and skylight criteria adjusted
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Posted on October 29th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Highly insulating fenestration technologies could reduce energy by 18 percent
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Posted on October 28th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
“These advantages include energy efficiency, recyclability/sustainability, cost advantages, freedom of design, strength to weight ratio and the plethora of colors and finishes available in the marketplace. Throughout this white paper, it’s easily understandable as to why aluminum extrusions have been used by design professionals for decades.”
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Posted on October 25th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Air infiltration savings added to energy savings for more accurate comparisons in replacement window projects
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Posted on October 25th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
Barfknecht joins Tubelite from its parent company, Apogee Enterprises, Inc., where he served as director of operational excellence.
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Posted on October 24th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
90-degree thermal strip in a single step, wider material for greater thermal efficiency, and pour-and-debridge with lancing for improved adhesion
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Posted on October 16th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
The adoption of the reference standard means the IRC will now have five distinct categories of sunrooms for the purpose of uniformly applying the code’s requirements to patio covers, sun porches, sunrooms, solariums and conservatories that have been a very popular choice for homeowners who want to add recreational space to their homes by enclosing a porch, deck or patio area.
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Posted on October 14th, 2013 by heatherwestpr
This storefront system meets the requirements High Velocity Hurricane Zone (HVHZ) Windzone 4 with large missile impact.
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