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GlassBuild America "a Pleasant Surprise"
Attendance holds up well in weak economic environment
Las Vegas—As the stock market tumbled, GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, enjoyed a surprise success last week, as more than 8,000 attendees came to the convention center here. "All the exhibitors at the show were concerned about turnout this year given the down economy,” said Mike Hovan, president of Edgetech IG, one of the event’s largest exhibitors. ... more » Moving from Double to Triple or Possibly a New Technology
New Technologies and Green Highlight WDMA Conference
WDMA’s new president also introduces himself and the organization's new management company
Lincolnshire, Ill.—Next generation glazing products and the continuing shift toward green building topped the agenda at the Window & Door Manufacturers Association Technical Conference held here in May. John Stoiber, WDMA’s new president, also used the event to introduce himself and discuss the expanded capabilities the organization will have under its new management company, ... more » Dynamic Glazing Featured in Green Home
Understanding the Basics of Sound Control
Adding laminated glass can significantly enhance a window’s acoustic performance
For anyone exposed to the hustle and bustle of congested urban or suburban life—from traffic to construction to airport noise to all manner of human activity—the need to keep loud noises outside of one’s living or working area is understood. More window manufacturers today are recognizing this need and looking at how their products can address it.The following is a ... more » Will Windows Be Used For Solar Power?
Solar panels help defray energy costs by harnessing sun’s power
When it comes to today’s fenestration products, homeowners expect windows and doors to keep their homes warm in the winter and cool in the summer. There may come a day in the future, however, when homeowners can actually put their fenestration products to work. Window systems incorporating solar panels, for example, can support a home’s energy needs by producing power rather than ... more » Unique Roof Glazing Offers Platform for Launch of New Technology
Aerogels help prefabricated roofing system deliver improved performance and aesthetics for new homes
Centerpoint Translucent Systems recently launched a line of unique prefabricated roofing products that could represent a whole new category within the fenestration market. Suitable for topping off roof sections in residential applications protruding from the main wall of a home—often in bay configurations—the products incorporate a high-tech, highly insulating aerogel glazing that ... more » Focus on Added Value Leads Eagle to Provide New Film on Windows
Iowa manufacturer teams with Cardinal Glass to provide builders with protective product designed to reduce clean-up times and address a variety of other issues
A construction site can be tough on windows and doors. One persistent problem is paint, plaster, stucco or any number of other materials spattered onto the glass. Removal can be time-consuming and lead to scratched glass, a result that more than likely means a callback for the builder or contractor.Two companies are now teaming up to address this issue. First, Cardinal Glass Industries began ... more » A New Way to Make Vinyl Windows
Leading suppliers have teamed up to promote “insulated sash” system designed to offer high performance and lower unit cost
Production has started at Survivor Technologies Inc. of a vinyl window incorporating a “brand new process.” Developed and licensed by Sashlite LLC, the process eliminates traditional insulating-glass production and, instead, incorporates an “insulated sash.” Executives at Sashlite and its supplier partners predict the insulated sash could “revolutionize” ... more » FILTER BY
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