Posts Tagged ‘ door and window ’

July HMI Report Shows Little Change

Jul 17th, 2019

The National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) reports that Builder confidence in the market for newly-built single-family homes rose one point in July. Now at 65, sentiment levels have held at a steady low- to- mid-60s range for the past six months. However, optimism in rising numbers is mixed with concern […]

Looking for Fastest Growing Dealers

Jun 5th, 2019

The upcoming (July-August) edition of Door and Window Market (DWM) magazine will include an annual look at the industry’s fastest growing dealers. In addition to comprehensive data provided by Key Media & Research (DWM’s parent company), we’re also welcoming and reviewing independent suggestions. If your company’s sales figures have seen exponential growth in recent years […]

Code Hearings Show Promising Signs for Alignment

May 16th, 2019

The International Code Council (ICC) Committee Action Hearings took place last week in Albuquerque, N.M., ending on what officials for the Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) describe as a “year of alignment.” The event drew a number of collaborations over fenestration-related proposals, including between representatives for WDMA and the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA). WDMA and […]

Fargo Glass and Paint Co. Named New Distributor for Sierra Pacific Windows

May 14th, 2019

Sierra Pacific Windows has named Fargo Glass and Paint Co. of Fargo, N.D., a distributor-of-record. Under the terms of the agreement, Fargo Glass and Paint will represent Sierra Pacific’s full line of residential and light commercial products and services using its distribution paths to market; giving dealers, builders, remodelers, architects and homeowners throughout the Dakotas […]

Some Teachable Moments Are Tough to Swallow

May 14th, 2019

Big fires are big news … and an opportunity to later show how doors and windows can help reduce potential losses. One of the pieces of good news to come out of the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris was that the majestic rose windows, which date from the 13th century, all survived—intact. So […]

Window World Awarded Good Housekeeping Seal for 12th Consecutive Year

May 9th, 2019

Officials for Window World Inc. announced that—for the 12th consecutive year—their company’s products have earned the Good Housekeeping Institute’s Good Housekeeping Seal. The recognition marks the second consecutive year the company’s vinyl siding and Therma-Tru doors have received the seal. “Not only were we impressed with the quality of Window World’s windows, vinyl siding and […]

Mitsubishi Aims to Replace Windows

Jan 7th, 2019

“Just add a window.” To the average person, that sounds simple enough. Until they get a detailed quote from a door and window (or remodeling) contractor, including things like cutting back and refinishing the interior and exterior facades, adding jacks and headers to framing, and the multitude of other alterations that go along with adding […]

Happy New Year and a Look at the Top Five Stories From 2018

Dec 31st, 2018

From acquisitions to legal rulings, it’s been a year of big headlines for the door and window industries. Join us in the year’s final hours, as we look back at the top five stories with the most web traffic. #5: Levins are ‘Thrilled” to Join Harvey Building Products Family On November 9, Harvey Building Products […]

Win-Door Day 2: Knowledge and Networking

Nov 5th, 2015

The second day of the Win-door North America show in Toronto featured educational seminars on the fenestration industry and lots of opportunities for members of the industry to connect. DWM was on the scene with all the highlights. Click HERE to view the video in YouTube.

What Will A Glass Shortage Mean to the Fenestration Industry?

Jul 16th, 2015

In recent travels it seems that everyone is talking about an impending glass shortage. During the big downturn, many of our industry’s domestic float plants were shut down and now several more will soon need to be shut down for upgrades, which will exacerbate the situation. So what will this glass shortage mean to our […]

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