CHICAGO –The American Ladder Institute (ALI) has completed and published a significant new standard for the safe design, construction and testing of accessories most commonly used in conjunction with portable wood, metal and reinforced plastic ladders. The new American National Standard Safety Requirements for Ladder Accessories (A14.8) prescribes both general design requirements and specific design [...]
WARROAD, Minn. – Staining windows during a remodel or replacement project is a tedious and messy chore. Now Marvin Windows and Doors offers a range of stunning factory-applied stain finishes on its clad wood windows and doors. These new stains join Marvin’s clear coat and painted interior to round out the company’s full range of [...]
This short video shows a beautifully designed custom PVC pergola that illustrates what can be done with PVC. Less expensive options are available in vinyl, but with Cellular PVC you can let your imagination soar. Custom pergolas can be configured on Turnkey Millwork’s website, and their custom pergola request-for-quote tool can get a price for [...]
Spring is in the air! - Spring cleaning is right around the corner, and cleaning goes hand-in-hand with home maintenance. Replace your old, wood shake roof, and protect your home for 100+ years with beautiful natural slate. There’s no better way to invest in your home then to protect it for as long as possible with [...]
Excellent video on how to replace fiberglass porch columns. In this video old wrought iron column is replaced with a low maintenance fiberglass column. The video offers some great tips on how to make the installation quick and easy.
Turnkey Millwork’s custom vinyl and PVC pergola price quote tool that eliminates ordering mistakes and makes it easy to get a price on a standard or custom pergolas. This web application for custom pergolas makes getting an exact quote for a custom PVC or vinyl pergola easier than ever before. Once a common feature and [...]
KANSAS CITY, KAN. – Understanding the different color pigments of brick and stone features on a home are critical to selecting the right roofing colors. According to color expert Kate Smith, a “top down” approach is needed to select roofing colors that will unify a home’s exterior. “People will often say they have a red [...]
[Chicago, IL] – The Window & Door Manufacturers Association (WDMA) and the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) have jointly released the December 2012 update to the 2011/2012 U.S. Industry Statistical Review and Forecast. This report delivers timely information on window, door and skylight market trends and product relationships. Historic data for 2006 through 2011 and [...]
The decision to add siding to your home is a major one, especially in this financial environment. It’s a decision that requires planning, research, and sometimes a little help to make a good decision. This could have a considerable impact on the value of your home now and in the future, and that can have [...]
COLUMBUS, OHIO – Thanks to the new SafePoint™ impact-resistant laminated glass package from Simonton Windows, constructing a secure, quiet and energy-efficient home just got easier. Engineered to withstand high winds and flying debris, deter intruders and reduce unwanted outside noise in the home, the SafePoint glass package is now available nationwide as an option on [...]
Coalition for Home Energy Efficiency Fights Proposed Rule Changes Harmful to Consumers [Washington DC] – Fenestration industry leaders have partnered with The Coalition for Home Energy Efficiency to launch a broad consumer education campaign this week, starting with a Change.org petition to the President and Congress opposing proposed changes to the ENERGY STAR program that [...]
Simonton, ranked #1 in quality in the 2009, 2007, 2002 and 1998 Brand Use Studies sponsored by Builder magazine, and winner of three Best In Class Awards administered by LBM Journal Research Institute, has introduced SafePoint™ Impact-Resistant Glass. Secure, quiet and energy-efficient, the new SafePoint™ impact-resistant laminated glass package from Simonton Windows is now available [...]
