Last week at Glass Build I wondered into the Soundproof Windows Inc. booth to check out their soundproof “recording studio assembly,” featuring sliding glass doors…
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Incorporating Acoustic Performance Into Your Product Portfolio
Windows are one of the most common home upgrades on consumer wish lists year after year. There are good reasons why—windows can enhance a home’s…
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Glass Workshop, Product Showcase on Tap at FGIA Fall Conference
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has announced two hands-on learning experiences that will be offered during the organization's Fall Conference, taking place October…
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Life in the Window Industry if Energy Star is Nixed
The Energy Star program is facing potential dismantling, with reports indicating it may be eliminated or privatized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). While…
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From the Editor July/August 2025
There’s Room for Applause: For Revolutionary IG and Sustainability to Standout Dealers I've written a lot lately about the leaps and bounds I see happening…
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Fenestration Focus July/August 2025
Tipping the Scales: Can Skinny Triples Gain Mainstream Acceptance? by Eric Thompson The May-June 2025 edition of [DWM] included an interesting article about “the battle over…
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Fenestration Focus March/April 2025
Control and Continue: Unpredictable Times Call for Steady Improvements By Joe Erb We’re one quarter into 2025 and a theme for the year might be…
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Building In Quality From Start To Finish
It probably goes without saying, but your reputation as a door and window manufacturer is tied directly to how well your products perform. One problematic…
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Innovation – Creating a ‘Must Have’ Mentality in the Marketplace
I landed upon this recent article by Nicole Spector and after reading it, it does appear that the jury is still out as to whether…
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U-Values May be Superior in Europe, but as Experts Say, It’s Complicated
With glass performance for energy efficiency being comparable in the U.S. and Europe, window frames on this side of the Atlantic have been eyed as…