Current Issue: March/April 2024

The era of high-performance window and door screens for residential safety, security and durability has arrived.

The industry continues to prioritize safety, as evidenced through window, screen and manufacturing safety considerations.

Cooper Standard ISG and Indow worked together to bring energy efficiency to vintage windows for company founder and CEO. 

Expect year-over-year volume and dollar growth for the residential fenestration industry in 2024, thanks to a rise in single-family starts, aging housing stock leading to remodeling, and a large intergenerational wealth transfer.

The 80th anniversary of the International Builders' Show welcomed over 1,800 exhibitors this year and more than 76,000 professionals. Jumbo pivot doors, daylighting and accessible technology were a few of the key trends.

Homeowners want to personalize their interiors to match their decorating preferences, and often assume this includes their windows and doors.

Innovative thermal solutions can enhance U-factor performance in larger doors.

Five times more people die of suicide in construction than other construction occupational fatalities combined. At GlassBuild America experts addressed mental health, risk factors, and creating a culture to aid suicide prevention.

Attention on window covering safety continues to grow with industry standards requirements.

Components and hardware should meet, or even increase, a window and door’s efficiency. 

Testing for both weathering (appearance) and weatherability (performance) is vital for determining the expected life of a fenestration product.

The changing workforce prioritizes career development above nearly all else. Investing in your employees and implementing technology are two notable ways to give your business a competitive edge.

Double-hung windows represent the lion’s share of the market. Tilt and turns gain more awareness. Manufacturing and product efficiencies remain top of mind.