by Helen Sanders Deployment and adoption. These are major challenges in getting high-performance envelope solutions into new and existing homes and buildings in the U.S. Deployment is a key focus of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Building Technologies Office (BTO) programs, driving work at the National Laboratories and their partners. Last week, I was […]

An expansion by ABI Windows is expected to spur a “new industry cluster of window manufacturing” in Abilene, Texas. At least that’s the expectation of the Development Corporation of Abilene (DCOA), which approved an $8.48 million incentive package to enable the project. ABI’s expansion includes a 150,000-square-foot facility that’s valued at $42.5 million. DCOA officials […]

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a recall alert Thursday for products produced by MI Windows and Doors, warning that some of the company’s 1620 vinyl single-hung impact windows with window opening control devices (WOCDs) present fall and serious injury hazards. According to CPSC officials, the product’s tilt latches can cause its WOCD […]

Specialty Building Products (SBP), a North American distributor of specialty building products, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire DW Distribution Inc., a regional distributor of building materials and millwork products. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Founded in 1955, DW Distribution is a third-generation, family-run distributor of building materials, millwork products and […]

U.S. homeowners are initiating home improvement projects with increased frequency, according to the Hearth Home Improvement Index. The index examines the number of applications for home improvement loans on the gethearth.com platform. 2021 data highlights an increased rate of projects related to bedrooms and bathrooms, home offices and kitchens. Wyoming, Texas and Florida top the […]

A new study by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) puts a spotlight on the nation’s housing affordability crisis and illustrates how even a relatively small increase in the price of a home can prevent hundreds of thousands of households from achieving the goal of homeownership. The study found that a $1,000 increase in […]

Door and window companies in Texas are getting back to work this week after a winter storm wreaked havoc on homeowners and businesses across the state. “We had some disruption during the storm and it is definitely impacting homes across the state due to frozen pipes causing numerous leaks,” says Noah Hutcher, senior vice president […]

Replacement window and exterior remodeling company Window World® recently opened a new location in the Rio Grande Valley area of Texas. The new store is the 14th Window World franchise location in the Lone Star State, with more planned in the near future. Window World, a franchise based out of North Wilkesboro, NC, has more […]

As a shortage of skilled labor reinforces the need for early development through career and technical education, a Texas-based grassroots program is adding its contributions. Richard Laughlin, president and owner of Laughlin Home and Restoration, started Casa Über Alles, a program that aims to help worker deficits—including in door and window manufacturing and installation. The […]

One location is about to become two. Chelsea Building Products announced the addition of a second factory to be located in Greenville, Texas, as well as an upgrade to their Oakmont, Pa., location. Chelsea Building Products has been under one roof since 1985, but with the expansion of their product portfolio and client base, they […]