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Window and Door Manufacturers Hold Breath to Stay Afloat in 2009

Some see hope in remodeling and replacement business
Not surprisingly, it’s tough to find anyone too optimistic about 2009. To say that window and door executives are being cautious about their projections for the coming year is more than a slight understatement. Still, there are glimmers of hope, particularly looking just beyond the coming year.“I believe that the industry won’t turn until 2010,” says Alan Levin, ... more »

Synthetic Millwork Continues to See Gains

Suppliers say cellular PVC and urethane products are poised for more growth
Suppliers say cellular PVC and urethane products are poised for more growth more »
November 1, 2008
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Change at Association Reflects Shifting Market

Wood moulding producers welcome synthetic millwork suppliers to group
Wood moulding producers welcome synthetic millwork suppliers to group more »

A Manufacturer's Guide to IG Certification

Getting ready for new NFRC and Energy Star mandates set to go into effect by 2010 is critical
Getting ready for new NFRC and Energy Star mandates set to go into effect by 2010 is critical more »

Frequently Asked Questions

This is a sidebar to the article A Manufacturer's Guide to IG Certification. What is ASTM E 2190? ASTM E 2190 was approved in 2002 as part of a continuing effort to harmonize North American standards for IG testing and performance. E 2190 is a standard specification for IG unit performance and evaluation designed to be equal to or improved over its predecessors ASTM E 774 (U.S.) and CGSB 12.8 ... more »

Glossary of Related Terms

This is a sidebar to the article A Manufacturer's Guide to IG Certification. Accelerated Aging: Laboratory conditions designed to recreate the normal aging process of IG units in a short period of time. ASTM E 2188: North American harmonized ASTM standard test method for IG unit durability performance testing. ASTM E 2189: North American harmonized ASTM standard test method for testing IG unit ... more »

IG Certification Agency Directory

This is a sidebar to the article A Manufacturer's Guide to IG Certification.Associated Laboratories232 Wall StreetDallas, TX 75215Phone: 214/565-0593Fax: 214/565-1094Insulating Glass Certification Council (IGCC)100 West Main StreetP.O. Box 730Sackets Harbor, N.Y. 13685Web:www.IGCC.org Email: staff@amscert.comPhone: 315/646-2234Fax:315/646-2297Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA)1500 ... more »

Excellence in Community Service

Pace “In-sources” for Regional Growth
To communicate its "buy locally" message, Page stripped its headquarters building down to the concrete and hired local artists to paint a mural across the entire front of the Victor, N.Y., building. To be completed this fall, the building will depict Pace's commitment to local suppliers and growing the regional economy. ... more »

Excellence in Customer Service

AWS Gives High-end Projects Concierge Service
AWS projects typically entail some of the largest mansions in the state, with some of the most comprehensive window and door packages. The company's concierge service does not end once the windows are installed. Below, Mike Walter repairs a window. Architectural Window Solutions ... more »

Excellence in Innovative Thinking

Bolyard Lumber Changes with the Times
The Bolyard Lumber team has embraced change with out-of-the-box thinking, evolving to better serve its long-time customers. The company transformed its hardware store into a specialty showroom to better compete against big box retailers. It’s tough to remain nimble as a company. When you’ve spent years ... more »

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Window and Door Manufacturers Hold Breath to Stay Afloat in 2009

A stimulus program for replacement windows and doors…

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International Code Requirements for Windows & Doors

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