For door and window companies, the conversation about energy efficiency often centers on product performance. New housing research suggests the industry also needs to focus…
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DOE Challenges Energy Code as Costs Take Center Stage
The United States Department of Energy (DOE) claims that the nationwide adoption of the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) would increase housing costs and burden American…
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Price Hikes Sweep Glass and Metal Sectors Amid Global Volatility
Continued economic and geopolitical volatility have pushed glass and metal companies to raise prices in recent weeks. The increases come as tariffs, international conflicts and…
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Producer Price Index Points to Gradual Rise in Material Costs
The latest Producer Price Index (PPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows prices for materials used in door and window manufacturing recording…
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PPI Shows Minimal Month-to-Month Movement
The latest Producer Price Index (PPI) from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows little to no change across the majority of door- and…
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Aluminum Prices to Surge Again as White House Doubles Tariffs on Imports
Aluminum prices are set to increase again after the White House announced another round of tariffs on aluminum and steel products. Aluminum is commonly used…
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Additional Steel and Aluminum Tariffs Added for Canada, Then Removed
The new administration pledged to double its planned aluminum and steel tariffs on Canada yesterday after Ontario said it would charge United States customers for…
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Builder Confidence Continues to Climb in Face of Concerns Over Rising Rates
The National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) credits demand for new homes, thanks to low existing inventory, for the increase in builder confidence in the month…
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PGTI Reports “Strong” First Quarter 2023 Results
PGT Innovations Inc. (PGTI) has announced first-quarter financial results for the period ended April 1, 2023. Among those results are net sales, which are reported…
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Jeld-Wen, Masonite Report Third Quarter Increases
Third-quarter financial reports are rolling in and at least two major players in the door and window manufacturing industry are reporting similar, steady increases over…