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November 29, 2010
The use of steel casement windows in both new construction and renovation projects is growing in New York City, according to an article in the New York Times. Chosen for their historic and/or authentic look, the windows meet the demands of people who are “sensitive to the design” of the buildings they want to live in, suggests the architect credited with spurring at least some...
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October 25, 2010
Looking through ProSales recently, I came across an article discussing WINKs—women with incomes and no kids—an increasingly influential demographic in the new home market. As homebuyers, these women are looking for “safe urbanism.”
And one particular trend these women are driving is growing demand for a more secure, better looking door between the garage and the home. That...
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September 1, 2010
Honoring the industry's innovators in technology, manufacturing and marketing
Window & Door has announced its 2010 Crystal Achievement Award winners. Selected by a panel of judges representing all segments of the industry, the awards recognize significant innovations and achievements in window and door technology, manufacturing, and marketing.
"Ours is a resilient industry. Our 2010 Crystal Achievement Award winners make that abundantly clear," says John...
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August 1, 2010
Manufacturers and extruders suggest some movement toward larger openings too.
Homeowners want energy efficiency. They want designer options. Priorities in the vinyl patio door market are not too different than they are in the vinyl windows, manuafcturers and suppliers agree. There are a few trends unique to vinyl doors, however, including some movement toward larger openings.
“We're seeing that energy efficiency is very high on the list for both windows and doors,...
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June 15, 2010
Manufacturers and suppliers see new opportunities for tilt/turn and other imported styles
They tilt and turn, they lift and slide, and they represent a growing market opportunity for North American window and door companies, according to many. After finding only limited acceptance for decades, European-style window and door systems have seen growing demand in the past several years. That growth, in turn, is encouraging more companies to focus their efforts on these products.
Wood...
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May 26, 2010
One of our Outside View links this week is a USA Today blog on a campaign against replacing windows in historic buildings. Some preservationists argue that old buildings simply should not have new windows. They advocate window repair or using storm windows rather than window replacement.
I have to admit, I was a little surprised. Sure I can see why preservationists might not want to touch...
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September 1, 2009
Window & Door Honors the Industry's Innovators in Products, Manufacturing and Marketing
Window & Door has announced its 2009 Crystal Achievement Award winners. Selected by a panel of judges representing all segments of the industry, the awards recognize significant innovations and achievements in window and door technology, manufacturing, and marketing.
"The weak economy has created tremendous challenges in the window and door market. Our Crystal Achievement Award...
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May 20, 2009
Bits and pieces of bad news continue to linger in the industry, so I wanted to share something positive I see happening right across the street from where I live. The apartment building there is in the midst of a window replacement and they appear to be doing the upgrade right.
It's an older building that probably started with wood windows that were replaced years ago with single-pane...
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March 15, 2009
Manufacturers and distributors can find new opportunities with higher-end niche products
Today’s economic climate has window and door fabricators and suppliers alike searching for new strategies to acquire additional market share in order to survive the financial turmoil. No single approach is likely to enable companies to reach that goal, but one area of the market that appears to be a target opportunity is the growing niche for European-style window and door products.
These...
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March 1, 2009
Looks still matter, but suppliers say window and door manufacturers are focusing more on function
Window and door manufacturers are asking their hardware to do more. In today’s tight market, there’s a greater need for differentiation. That means increased emphasis on both function and style.Manufacturers are also looking at hardware that enables them to target new niches. Tilt/turn products are one example, and larger, wide-opening doors are attracting significant attention....
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September 1, 2010Honoring the industry's innovators in technology, manufacturing and marketingWindow & Door has announced its 2010 Crystal Achievement Award winners. Selected by a panel of judges representing all segments of the industry, the awards recognize significant innovations and achievements in window and door technology, manufacturing, and marketing. "Ours is a resilient industry. Our 2010 Crystal Achievement Award winners make that abundantly clear," says John... more »
August 1, 2010Manufacturers and extruders suggest some movement toward larger openings too.Homeowners want energy efficiency. They want designer options. Priorities in the vinyl patio door market are not too different than they are in the vinyl windows, manuafcturers and suppliers agree. There are a few trends unique to vinyl doors, however, including some movement toward larger openings. “We're seeing that energy efficiency is very high on the list for both windows and doors,... more »
March 15, 2009Manufacturers and distributors can find new opportunities with higher-end niche productsToday’s economic climate has window and door fabricators and suppliers alike searching for new strategies to acquire additional market share in order to survive the financial turmoil. No single approach is likely to enable companies to reach that goal, but one area of the market that appears to be a target opportunity is the growing niche for European-style window and door products. These... more »
March 1, 2009Looks still matter, but suppliers say window and door manufacturers are focusing more on functionWindow and door manufacturers are asking their hardware to do more. In today’s tight market, there’s a greater need for differentiation. That means increased emphasis on both function and style.Manufacturers are also looking at hardware that enables them to target new niches. Tilt/turn products are one example, and larger, wide-opening doors are attracting significant attention.... more »