Storm Windows - Archives

• Simonton Windows® Wins Crystal Achievement Award
  Simonton Windows®, a leader in the vinyl window and door industry, has received the 2005 Crystal Achievement Award in the category of “Most Innovative Marketing Program” from Window & Door magazine. Simonton’s winning entry focused on the company’s first appearance at a major industry trade show, the 2005 International Builders’ Show.
  Author: Nicole Harris - Date: February 22, 2006



• 10 Tips for Rebuilding After The Storm
  Whether you’re looking at replacing a few roofing shingles or your entire home after a hurricane or severe storm, the process of rebuilding can be intimidating.
  Author: Simon Glass - Date: April 2, 2006



• Woman's Day Names Pella Rolscreen Storm Door Best New Product
  The editors at Woman’s Day’s special interest publications have chosen the Pella® Rolscreen® storm door a best new product in its First Annual Best New Products Awards. The Rolscreen storm door will be featured in the February 2005 issue of Home Remodeling and Makeovers, available on newsstands. This publication reaches 400,000 homeowners who are considering a home remodeling project.
  Author: Sally Wind - Date: April 15, 2006



• Wood Window Shutters – The Latest Design For Windows
  Wood window shutters by Marvin are the first ever wood shutter screen. It’s a wonder how Marvin window shutters and doors accomplished the unthinkable. They simply made almost invisible wood screens with decorated exteriors that merged easily into the outline of the window. Marvin’s durable wood window shutter with wood screen quality comes with extruded aluminum exterior that stops warping, defends dents and scrapes.
  Author: Michelle Norris - Date: June 8, 2005



• Hurd Storm Resistant Windows – Windows Offering Resistance To Storms!
  The increased rates of tropical storms and hurricanes have always been a sure threat for those living in coastal areas. Thus, innovative Hurd storm resistant windows and patio doors serve as good defensive mediums. Products, which were earlier designed mainly for the Miami market, have proved to be ineffectual than these newly designed resistance windows and patio doors by Hurd Millwork. Laminated glass and tempered glass have been combined to give shape to these Hurricane resistant windows. To make the windows more strong, Hurd Millwork has come up with this new design that makes use of tough laminated glass for the outside panel.
  Author: Michelle Norris - Date: February 8, 2005



• Impact Resistant Windows – Innovative Design For Coastal Areas
  Impact Resistant Windows designed for the people living in the coastal areas extending from the Gulf Coast of Texas to New York. The impact resistant window is constructed to meet the needs of both impact and non-impact resistance from the coastal areas. Florida's principal maker of custom windows, doors and patio rooms is the PGT Industries Inc., which produces traditional windows with impact resistant quality.
  Author: Michelle Norris - Date: April 28, 2005



• Laminated Storm Windows – Full Protection
  Did you know that during a storm most of the damages are caused due to breaking of glass by flying debris? Laminated storm windows are your best solution when it comes to protecting your home from such natural calamities.
  Author: Michelle Norris - Date: May 5, 2005



• Marvin Storm Windows – Quality Products
  Marvin Storm Windows and doors launched their product StormPlus line in an international builders' show, which was organized in the year 2003. Marvin Storm Window plays a vital role in the protection of buildings during severe storm. The tough winds can fly debris into the home, breaking the doors and windows wide open with sudden rush of storms blowing the rooftop and the walls to collapse resulting in destruction of property and money loss. This kind of damage has been noticed at United States, so the building officials are adopting measures to give protection to the buildings during tropical storm activity.
  Author: Michelle Norris - Date: May 10, 2005



• Pella Hurricane Windows – Additional Protection For Homes
  Pella HurricaneShield windows and doors are the protection against severe storm for the people who stay in the coastal or tropical countries. The people are now happily living with the Pella hurricane windows. Using Pella hurricane window exclusive double glazed system, which we find in the HurricaneShield windows and doors the homeowners doesn’t have to compromise for energy efficiency. These HurricaneShield windows have better quality flexibility and reliability. Hurricane causes severe damage and destruction to the buildings and also to the glass windows, breaking them and allowing the flying debris to enter the house. Hurricane winds with the speed of 165 mph affect the rooftop and walls and even topple them.
  Author: Michelle Norris - Date: May 15, 2005



• Andersen Impact Resistant Windows – The New Age Wonder
  Andersen impact-resistant windows offer great aid to the Architects. The Andersen impact-resistant window and door is of great help to the builders as well. They can now make a selection from the wide variety of impact- resistant, energy-efficient Andersen products, which are designed to carry out all the requirements for building purpose. This Andersen impact resistant window was first enforced in gulf and many Atlantic coast states where they proved to be successful. This energy-efficient durable window is engineered not to blow up or smash even in toughest weather conditions. Andersen windows and doors would offer you a wide variety of styles; shapes and sizes that grants protection against storm.
  Author: Michelle Norris - Date: February 3, 2005



• Andersen Stormwatch Windows – A Helpful Feature
  Andersen Stormwatch windows are renowned to provide protection against severe wind and dust. Impact-resistant, energy-efficient Andersen products are constructed to meet the needs against storm. Recently the Andersen Stormwatch window range of storm resistant windows has been enforced in many Atlantic coastal areas. The other states like New York, Florida, Texas are also implementing them. The Stormwatch protection range of Andersen windows and doors offer a wide variety of shapes and sizes, which provides protection against severe wind, hurricane and even tornadoes.
  Author: Michelle Norris - Date: April 2, 2005



• Anderson Impact Resistant Windows – Nothing Guards Better
  Anderson impact resistant windows are now being designed to meet the new construction codes in most coastal areas around the gulf and the Atlantic. During a hurricane the impact inside a building is mostly due to windborne debris. The impact resistant window produced by Anderson has special features that protect the buildings from such damage.
  Author: Michelle Norris - Date: February 3, 2005



• Marvin Windows and Doors introduces high performance StormPlus line
  INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS' SHOW - Windows and doors play a critical line of defense in protecting a building's envelope during a violent storm. If strong winds or flying debris break open a window or door, the sudden surge of air pressure into the home can cause the roof to blow out and the walls to collapse, resulting in devastating property damage and personal loss. After witnessing this kind of destruction firsthand during heightened tropical storm activity in recent years, building officials are acting quickly to adopt stricter building codes in coastal communities throughout the United States.
  
  Author: Ravyn Mack - Date: August 24, 2005



• Storm Windows – Great For Hurrican Season
  PGT, Florida's leading manufacturer of custom windows, doors and patio rooms, including its line of WinGuard Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors, reminds consumers that there is more to hurricane preparation than stocking up on bottled water and batteries.
  Author: Mary Kyra - Date: December 17, 2003



• Wooden Window Shutters – Simulated Woodgrain Interior For Replacement Windows
  Janus/4000 simulated woodgrain interiors are designed with an interior woodgrain and white exterior, which produces a finished "real" wood look at a fraction of the cost. Janus/4000 comes in medium oak and is available in a variety of replacement window sizes and styles. Janus/4000 is a replacement window option that offers builders and consumers a vinyl product choice with a "real" interior wood look. Residential and commercial properties will benefit from the Janus/4000 finished design and the ViWinTech advantage of energy efficiency and low maintenance vinyl products. Vinyl Window Technologies, or ViWinTech, is a 48-year old company that has been manufacturing vinyl window and patio door products for 18 years.
  Author: Rayvn Mack - Date: December 17, 2003



• Andersen Stormwatch™ Windows – Providing Protection Peace Of Mind
  Builders, contractors and architects can choose from a selection of impact-resistant, energy-efficient Andersen® windows designed to meet the latest building codes now being strictly enforced in many Gulf and Atlantic coast states.
  Author: James Martell - Date: January 22, 2006



• Outdoor Shutters – Protect Your Windows In A Storm
  Dade County, Fla.-certified and ENERGY STAR®-qualifying, Pella's HurricaneShield™ windows and doors are the solution many coastal residents have been waiting for to help prepare their homes for tropical storms. With Pella's exclusive dual glazing system found in HurricaneShield windows and doors, homeowners do not have to sacrifice energy efficiency for increased flexibility and reliability.
  Author: Ravyn Mack - Date: December 16, 2003



• Interior Wood Shutters – Use Wood Accents To Make Your Home A Classic
  The enduring charm of a classically styled home is easy to spot. As soon as you enter, you can see and feel the attention to detail that went into crafting these older homes. Often, the features that make a home unique are missing in modern homes. But with a few simple tricks you can bring these characteristics into your own home.
  Author: Wendy Angel - Date: February 8, 2006