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November 20, 2008
Meetings & Events | Energy Efficiency, Materials & Components

Busy Greenbuild Reflects Growth of Green Movement

While other trade shows may be struggling, the Greenbuild International Conference & Expo was bursting at the seams. With over 25,000 attendees crowding the aisles... more »
November 18, 2008
THE TALK... | Management, Energy Efficiency

A stimulus program for replacement windows and doors…

Right now, there’s much talk about the need to bail out U.S. automakers. Those in favor say actions are necessary to save the economy from falling into... more »
November 15, 2008
FEATURE ARTICLE | Products, Materials & Components, Aesthetics & Style

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
COLUMN : Code Arena | Codes & Standards

ICC Hearings Produce Some Disparities, But Also Some Favorable Results

My one prediction for the International Code Council final action hearings that took place in Minneapolis in September was that they were going to be quite lively— particularly with regards to the energy code discussions. There were 27 public comments that dealt with maximum U-factors for residential construction, and another 18 for maximum SHGC, also for residential construction. The hope ... more »
November 1, 2008
COLUMN : Industry Watch | Codes & Standards

The Next Fire: WUI Codes Could Help Lessen the Impact

While natural disaster newshounds watch alternating seasonal threats of East Coast hurricanes and West Coast wildfires like a tennis match, building codes have been shoring up the defenses in hopes of mitigating disasters such as 2005’s Katrina and 2007’s Witch Creek. We have devoted much discussion in these pages to the evolving codes and standards for hurricane wind, water and ... more »
October 23, 2008
FEATURE ARTICLE | Codes & Standards, Operations, Energy Efficiency

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 »
October 22, 2008
Meetings & Events | Materials & Components, Segments

Despite Weak Market, AMD Show Sees New Products and New Exhibitors

Orlando, Fla.—"We just have to get through this,” said one distributor attending the annual exhibition and convention of the Association of Millwork Distributors last week. That attitude was shared... more »
October 20, 2008
COLUMN : Code Arena | Codes & Standards

Lessons from the Ancient World

"I want a job like yours where I can get paid to write about what I did for my summer vacation," my son remarked. He was responding to my comments that I thought there were elements of Roman architecture, both ancient and medieval, that were relevant to today's development of U.S. building codes, and that I thought I would mention them in my next column for this magazine. We had just ... more »
October 15, 2008
THE TALK... | Materials & Components, Aesthetics & Style

Are you planning to offer a higher-end upgrade to your line?

Most window and door manufacturers are interested in components that will give their products a higher end look, but most have to balance cost concerns as well. That's still true but hardware and extrusion suppliers at GlassBuild last week indicated more manufacturers are showing a real interest in adding components or developing complete new lines that offer an enhanced ... more »
October 15, 2008
FEATURE ARTICLE | Codes & Standards, Energy Efficiency

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 »
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Window and Door Manufacturers Hold Breath to Stay Afloat in 2009

What was the biggest industry story of 2008?

I join you for the last "Talk..." of 2008. John and I have truly enjoyed having this avenue for dialog with you this year. This little box is honestly one of our favorite weekly tasks... »

A stimulus program for replacement windows and doors…

Right now, there’s much talk about the need to bail out U.S. automakers. Those in favor say actions are necessary to save the economy from falling into... »

International Code Requirements for Windows & Doors