Latest Articles in Products

  • May 15, 2013
    FEATURE ARTICLE | Products, Markets & Trends

    Multi-Panel Doors Go Mainstream
    More product options propel systems beyond the warm-weather, million-dollar home market
    Multi-panel sliding and folding doors that open up virtually the entire wall of a room to the outside are going more mainstream after years of being a product geared largely toward million-dollar homes. The drivers: more homeowner interest, an expansion of sales beyond warm-weather climates, and the entry into the market of large door and window manufacturers.     LaCantina Doors... more »
  • February 27, 2013
    FEATURE ARTICLE | Products

    Heavier Sash Demanding More from Window Hardware
    Continued need for differentiation also driving manufacturer choices
    Window hardware is evolving, with codes and market trends demanding higher performance. Window manufacturers are demanding more too, including components and systems that offer the flexibility to differentiate products in terms of performance, functionality and aesthetics. Window sash are getting bigger and heavier, increasing demand for products like this heavy-duty hinge from Truth... more »
  • January 26, 2013
    FEATURE ARTICLE | Products, Channels, Markets & Trends

    IBS 2013 Product Showcase
    Welcome to Window & Door's coontinuing coverage of the 2013 International Builders' Show. This section of our site provides an in-depth look at some of the windows, doors and skylights, as well as components and accessories showcased by industry exhibitors at the Las Vegas Convention Center, January 22-24, 2013. Additional coverage includes: A report overviewing the event A... more »
  • November 27, 2012
    Meetings & Events | Products, Energy Efficiency

    Greenbuild 2012 Snapshots and Video
    Exhibitors debut energy efficient products
    The 2012 Greenbuild International Conference & Expo took place November 14-16 in San Francisco, where nearly 800 exhibitors demonstrated the latest in green products and technology. Below, watch videos, view photos, and read descriptions of window and door products making their debut at the event. Greenbuild visitors examine Andersen Windows' E-Series Eagle window.     ... more »
  • October 1, 2012
    Meetings & Events | Products, Materials & Components, Segments

    Canadian Manufacturers to Gather at Win-Door
    More than 150 exhibitors expected at annual Toronto show
    Canadian window and door manufacturers will once gather for Win-Door North America, the annual trade show hosted by Fenestration Canada to be be held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, November 6-8.  With more than 150 exhibitors signed up, the event will feature a mix of Canadian and U.S. industry suppliers.     Royal's multi-panel folding vinyl door attracted much... more »
  • September 1, 2012
    Meetings & Events | Products, Channels

    Back to Baltimore for Remodeling Show
    Annual event once again promises strong educational program
    With the remodeling market starting to gain momentum, the Remodeling Show returns to the East Coast this year, once again co-located with DeckExpo. The annual event, featuring a busy educational conference, is scheduled to run October 9-12 at the Baltimore Convention Center in that Maryland city.          Marvin Windows, along with Andersen and Pella, will once again... more »
  • August 20, 2012
    THE TALK... | Products, Energy Efficiency, Markets & Trends

    Do Inside Storms Offer a Good Opportunity?
    I've heard them called "inside storms" and "interior insulating panels" and they've been around in one form or another for many years. Some type of frame is put around a glazing panel–usually plastic–and is then attached to the inside of a window to improve energy performance, reduce drafts, and increase comfort. In this week's news, we have Indow Window, a... more »
  • May 9, 2012
    FEATURE ARTICLE | Products, Energy Efficiency, Segments

    Is There a Market Beyond Energy Star?
    Triple-glazing and R-5 products aren’t for everyone, but some manufacturers see opportunities with these products
    New Energy Star criteria are likely to improve window energy efficiency numbers across the board, but numerous manufacturers offer triple-pane and R-5 type windows exceeding those expected levels already. Most see a growing market for such products too, with much of the demand is driven by dealers.     Manufacturers like Ply Gem report that more dealers are opting for higher-... more »
  • February 10, 2012
    Meetings & Events | Products, Channels, Markets & Trends

    IBS 2012 Snapshots
    Highlights from the floor in Orlando
    In additon to the following highlights, Window & Door's coverage also includes: A report overviewing the event In-depth continuing coverage of new introductions in doors, windows, components, equipment and services targeted at the window and door industry Doors and Components   Therma-Tru featured an expanded range of privacy glasses for its entry doors. ... more »
  • February 1, 2012
    FEATURE ARTICLE | Products, Materials & Components, Markets & Trends

    Connecting with the Connected Home
    Consumers will soon demand doors, window and hardware that communicate with and be controlled by smart home systems
    A remarkable turning point in the fenestration industry was reached a few weeks ago. Rather than waiting for the upcoming International Builders’ Show, Pella Corp., Andersen Windows, Therma-Tru Doors, Lowe’s and Schlage introduced new Internet-enabled products a month earlier at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Many probably paid little notice to the importance of the... more »