WASHINGTON, D.C. - Opening windows in your home to enjoy the warmer temperatures may seem harmless, but windows have proven to be sources of injury and death for young children. In recent weeks, several children have fallen from windows and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) data indicates that on average, about eight deaths occur yearly to children five years or younger while an estimated 3,300 children five and younger are treated each year in U.S. hospital emergency departments.

The report shows a fear that EPA clearance testing requirements could hurt the industry.

QUEBEC CITY -- Door and window manufacturer JELD-WEN, received the 2010 Energy Star Award for Sustained Excellence.

The door and window manufacturer has been recognized by the group for energy efficiency efforts.

According to a new market study, the demand for residential windows is expected to rebound in 2010 as new construction activity finally begins to recover from record low levels. The 2009/2010 Study of the U.S. Market for Windows, Doors and Skylight was released jointly by the American Architectural Manufacturers Assn. (AAMA) and the Window and Door Manufacturers Assn. (WDMA).

The association report profiles the U.S. market for residential and commercial windows and doors.

10/10/09

The US Department of Energy's Energy Star® program has revised its window energy conservation performance standards.

8/8/09