March Product Review: Windows
Windows: I Can See Clearly Now
Pilkington Activ, a self-cleaning window glass, utilizes nature to keep the windows clean. The PhotoActiv surface is active in loosening dirt. The loose dirt is then washed away in the rain. The active pyrolytic ingredient is infused in the glass so it will not wear off with time. The Activ surface ingredient dries the window without spots or streaks. A simple hose spray can clean the windows during dry spells.
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Garage Door: Heavy Metal
Designer Doors has a new line of metal clad wood garage doors. They have incorporated sheet metal, liquid metal coatings and natural metal composites to create copper, zinc and stainless steel door offerings. Custom made metal entry doors are also available. A bronze interior door is available for wine cellars.
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Windows: Keeping the Cold Out
Thermique is EGP's new line of heated windows. The Thermique window glass produces a uniform heat that is designed to remain above room temperature. This heated window glass operates independent of the outdoor temperature. The heating technology is fused into the glass. There is a Hot Glass Controller that can warm the window pane to a precise and/or preset temperature.
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Windows: Let The Sun Shine In
Wasco Skylights offers a pyramid design skylight through its Architectural Series. This light-weight system is offered in three different shapes: square, octagonal and extended pyramid. The pyramid line is designed for curb mounting and comes in 6-feet 6-inch pitches with 5, 7 and 12 on 12. It can be applied on pitched and flat roofs as well as double-pitched.
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Patio Doors: Sliders/Open Sesame
Jeld-Wen's new IWP folding door system combines traditional French patio doors with sliding doors. This accordion style system comes in standard widths of 24 feet and up to 10 feet in height. The door system is installed on an overhead track in configurations from two to eight, three foot doors. The door panels can be stained, painted or primed. The system can be secured with key lockable drop bolts, a night latch and mortise lock or a hook latch. The doors can be customized with wood frames up to 12 feet in height and/or energy efficient, Low-e glass.
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Skylights: Sun-Lights
DayStar has a new skylight system that offers full-spectrum lighting. DayStar's system works by gathering and diffusing natural light through a parabolic dome attached to a reflective shaft that is anchored by a diffusing lens. The lens diffuses the light in a broad lighting pattern. This skylight system can function in place of electric lighting.
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