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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2022’s Top Tips From Shop Talk
Since the Quanex Technical Services team started writing this blog, our goal has always been a simple one: To provide you with practical advice you…
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The Manufacturer’s Case for Thin Triples
The latest cover of Door & Window Market ([DWM]) magazine didn’t mince words regarding ENERGY STAR 7.0: “It’s go time.” The new criteria for the…
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EPA Introduces Draft 2 of Energy Star 7.0 Including Changes
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released details for Draft 2 of Energy Star 7.0 today, including several updates for doors and windows. Officials tell…
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Energy Star Most Efficient Updates for 2020
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the Energy Star Most Efficient 2020 final recognition criteria, which encompass 14 product categories including residential windows and…
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Sound Control: The Wave of the Future
I recently replaced some windows facing my back yard and one of the things I noticed after the installation is how much quieter it is…
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NFRC Documents to Undergo ANSI Process
The National Fenestration Rating Council's (NFRC) announced its board of directors has approved a plan to submit the three NFRC documents referenced in International Code…