Wood Industry Almanac 2014 - Windows and Doors: Market Trends

From innovative building solutions to in-booth training, Pella Windows and Doors and EFCO Corporation offer commercial and residential expertise and products at this year’s American Institute of Architects (AIA) Convention to help building professionals get the job done.

Californians will learn more about energy-saving ideas thanks to presentations by Pella Windows and Doors during October Energy Awareness Month. During the 6th biennial U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon and XPO at the Orange County Great Park in Irvine, Calif., Oct. 3 – 6 and Oct. 10 – 13, in conjunction with Energy Awareness Month, Pella representatives will present energy-saving ideas to area students and adults.

Continuing its reputation for building and designing high-quality, energy-efficient windows and doors, two Pella window product lines were rated as a “Best Buy” for replacement windows in the September/October 2013 issue of Consumers Digest.

Introduced to European Tilt and Turn windows while traveling in Germany, my fascination with these windows ultimately lead to me to a European Door & Window workshop in Ouray, CO recently.

The "E" Awards are the highest recognition any U.S. entity can receive for making a significant contribution to the expansion of U.S. exports.

The Window and Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) secured initial approval of its key proposed amendments to the 2015 editions of the International Residential Code (IRC), International Existing Building Code (IEBC), and International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).

When one evaluates the true operational and maintenance costs of replacement windows compared to window restoration, it’s clear that the case for replacement is weak.

Fenestration industry leaders are partnering with The Coalition for Home Energy Efficiency this week, calling for changes so that ENERGY STAR-rated windows and skylights are not priced out of reach for average consumers.

Coalition for Home Energy Efficiency Fights Proposed Rule Changes Harmful to Consumers.