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CMI CMI will release the Corvado 8-ft. two-panel, square-top plank interior door at the 2007 IBS Show. The smooth-surfaced Corvado resembles the classic Shaker-style door, which originated in the Northeastern United States, yet it is versatile enough to complement a broad range of home décors from Southwestern and rustic to contemporary. Indicate #47 on e-Inquiry.

Kolbe & Kolbe Kolbe’s K-Force impact windows offer the strength and durability to withstand hurricane-force winds and flying debris. No extra locks are required to ensure the protective performance and includes LoE 2 coating to reduce solar heat gain. Indicate #48 on e-Inquiry.

Sage Electrochromics, Inc Sage Electrochromics, Inc.’s electronically tintable SageGlass products have the ability to clear and darken at the push of a button, adjusting to homeowners’ needs. Sage produces SageGlass lites by coating float glass with several layers of transparent ceramic materials; then fabricates these coated lites into insulating glass units (IGUs). Its channel partners continue the fabrication by glazing the IGUs into their window and skylights. Indicate #49 on e-Inquiry.

CertainTeed Corporation The new CertaLock Sash Lock by CertainTeed Corporation helps provide peace of mind with its automatic lock technology. Available as an option on CertainTeed Insulate Series and popular styles of CertainTeed Insulate Slimline Series vinyl windows, the sleek, self-latching hardware helps ensure a safe, secure window. Indicate #50 on e-Inquiry.

ODL The ODL Architectural Series Doorglass features elegant doorglass designs set off by distinctive fluted moldings and corner medallions. The Paris style (pictured) features arctic glass, clear bevels and renaissance glass. The Architectural Series is available in three additional styles. Indicate #51 on e-Inquiry.

PGT PGT has added a double-hung window and French door to its line of WinGuard Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors with vinyl frames. Standard features for the WinGuard Vinyl Series DH 560 include 7/8-in. laminated insulating glass, removable full screen, double weatherstripped interlocking tilt sashes and deluxe swivel locking hardware. Indicate #52 on e-Inquiry.

Atrium Windows The Atrium Windows and Doors Series 700 casement window offers contemporary looks combined with exceptional engineering and energy efficiency. The Series 700 family includes casement windows that can be hinged right or left with the sash opening outward for full ventilation and easy cleaning of the glass from inside. The new Series 700 also features a beveled exterior profile as well as a thick insulated glass panel with a warm edge spacer system for optimum thermal performance. Indicate #53 on e-Inquiry.

Sunrise Windows Sunrise Windows has introduced another wood grain to its lineup of interior color choices for its replacement vinyl windows. The new color is called Brazilian pecan. This color is the fourth wood grain the company offers to consumers, and brings the number of interior color choices to six. Brazilian pecan is currently available with a painter’s white exterior, which is the 16th color combination presented. Indicate #54 on e-Inquiry.

Peachtree Doors & Windows Peachtree Doors & Windows offers a wood jamb liner upgrade option for its 700 Series clad and primed wood double-hung windows. The upgrade option features removable hardwood inserts, which effectively conceal the vinyl balance system used in the tilting wood windows. The inserts can be easily sanded and finished to blend in flawlessly with the rest of the window. Indicate #55 on e-Inquiry.

Silver Line Silver Line has enhanced this popular two-lite sliding window by offering it with Weather Stopper Impact Resistant protection, which features reinforced sashes and laminated glass. Another added feature is a design pressure rating of 50. This higher rating has been accomplished by putting steel reinforcements in the sashes, adding a sill anchor plate and making it either a moving panel or a fixed panel. The company has also extended the 8,700 sizes for the Florida and Southeast regions by adding a 73- by 63-in. size. Indicate #56 on e-Inquiry.

Andersen Windows Andersen Windows has developed the TruScene insect screen. TruScene insect screens are made with a virtually invisible screen material that provides clearer views, greater airflow and are less visible from outside the home. Made of a patented, high-strength stainless steel material that is highly transparent and durable, the TruScene insect screens are more than 50 percent clearer than through standard Andersen insect screens. Indicate #57 on e-Inquiry.

Simonton Windows Simonton Windows has introduced a PD08 retrofit sliding patio door featuring enhanced design flexibility. Available in seven sizes, the vinyl patio door includes a sculpted exterior on the sash and frame, matching picture frames for sidelites and transoms, and a 1-in. thick insulating glass unit with an Intercept Spacer System. The patio door comes in white or tan, and glass options include clear, ProSolar, bronze, gray and obscure glasses. Indicate #58 on e-Inquiry.

Milgard Windows & Doors New SunCoatMAX Low-E insulating glass from Milgard Windows & Doors is now an upgrade option on its full line of windows and patio doors. The new high-performance, patent-pending, triple coating technology provides superior solar heat gain control, energy efficiency, UV protection and year-round comfort during the heating and cooling seasons. Indicate #59 on e-Inquiry.

Jeld-Wen Jeld-Wen introduces its new heart doors as part of its Custom Carved interior door collection. Doors feature a unique heart carving and are available in two styles: a whimsical design or a contemporary carving. Indicate #60 on e-Inquiry.

Alco Ventures Mirage motorized screen system from Alco Ventures features the latest technology in remote control motors providing screen and/or shade protection for doors, windows or any space. It is available in three colors: white, bronze and ivory. Indicate #61 on e-Inquiry.

First United Door Technologies First United Door Technologies introduced the Laredo, an all-steel, overhead sectional garage door to its Steel Panel product line. The 25-gauge steel-face skin and 25-gauge steel backing deliver a sandwich door rugged enough to please builders, but still offer clean lines to gratify homeowners. The all-steel backing replaces the vinyl typically used on the inside of garage doors. Another benefit is the increased insulation properties. The sandwich door increases the R-value to 9+, compared to an average R-value of 6 for vinyl-backed doors. Indicate #62 on e-Inquiry.

Marvin Windows and Doors Marvin Windows and Doors introduces its Venting Picture Window to provide unobstructed views and cross ventilation. The window’s sash projects 2 1/4 in. outward to reveal a screened-in opening that vents stagnant air, reduces condensation and keeps out insects. Indicate #63 on e-Inquiry.

Nana Wall Systems The NanaWall SL72 opening glass wall system from Nana Wall Systems passed the Miami/Dade County hurricane test. Rated to withstand hurricane forces and flying debris, the system makes it possible to bring the outdoors in while protecting against the elements. Indicate #64 on e-Inquiry.

Fen-Tech Fen-Tech has added enhancements to its Botanica Garden Door line with no additional cost to the customer. The door now comes standard with stainless steel operator hardware. Botanica’s unique “rain shed” weatherstripping design, full height gear hinge and the addition of a warm edge spacing system make the door extremely energy efficient. Indicate #65 on e-Inquiry.

Therma-Tru Therma-Tru’s Tru-Defense line of Fiber-Classic and Smooth-Star Hinged Patio Door Systems have a DP-40 air, water and structural performance rating, and are independently tested, and certified by the National Accreditation and Management Institute (NAMI). Therma-Tru’s new Tru-Defense systems for fiberglass hinged patio doors are designed to work together as an integrated system; all the components in the new Tru-Defense systems maximize the seal between the door and the frame, virtually eliminating air and water infiltration. Indicate #66 on e-Inquiry.

Clopay New wrought iron window designs from Clopay offer an affordable way to carry out an Old World European architectural theme all the way to the garage. Designed to complement other exterior architectural elements like wrought iron handrails, lights, fences and gates, these windows provide the look of handcrafted forged iron over beaded glass, but are actually constructed of a durable acrylic. This is available on Clopay’s Gallery Collection steel carriage house door and Classic raised panel lines. Indicate #67 on e-Inquiry.

Vinyl Window Technologies Vinyl Window Technologies, or ViWinTech, announced that its Janus/CS 4000 Series replacement windows have been upgraded and now come standard with the Edgetech Super Spacer TrueWARM edge technology. Super Spacer is an extruded, thermoset polymer material. It shows excellent resistance to ozone, sunlight, oxidation and has excellent color stability. Indicate #68 on e-Inquiry.

Weather Shield Windows & Doors Zo-e-shield is an exclusive glazing system now available on many window and door products by Weather Shield Windows & Door. This technology delivers the lowest center-of-glass U-values and solar heat gain coefficients; protects a home’s interior from harmful UV rays while allowing more visible light into the home; provides exterior surfaces that are easy to clean; repels dirt, reduces water spots and reduces condensation. Zo-e-shield is available in three performance levels: Zo-e-shield 5, Zo-e-shield 6 and Zo-e-shield 7. Indicate #69 on e-Inquiry.

Pella Windows & Doors The Pella Architect Series collection of windows and patio doors offers the ultimate in architectural flexibility for standard and custom projects. From historic renovation to a contemporary design, Architect Series products bring beauty and creative freedom into the home with meticulously crafted, richly profiled windows and doors available with virtually endless design options — including unique shapes and sizes, unlimited exterior colors and standard and custom grille patterns. Indicate #70 on e-Inquiry.

Gorell Gorell Windows & Doors has introduced InterBlinds — “between-the-glass” blinds that provide convenience and ease of operation — into its line of deluxe sliding patio doors. These blinds are permanently sealed between two panes of glass and do not require cleaning or dusting and use a “Lift & Tilt” design for greater lighting options. Indicate #71 on e-Inquiry.

Vetter Windows & Doors Vetter Windows & Doors is now offering a new wood jamb liner upgrade option for its current clad and primed wood double-hung windows. The upgrade option features removable hardwood inserts, which effectively conceal the vinyl balance system used in the tilting wood windows. The wood jamb liner inserts can be easily sanded and finished to blend in flawlessly with the rest of the window. Indicate #72 on e-Inquiry.

Thermique Technologies Thermique Technologies earned UL approval for its new line of heated glass windows. The windows radiate warmth into a room no matter how low the temperature drops outside. The windows are never too hot to touch so there is never a hazard. Indicate #74 on e-Inquiry.

Jamsill The Jamsill Guard is an adjustable sill pan flashing for exterior doors and windows designed to prevent water damage from window and door leaks. The Jamsill Guard’s three-piece telescoping design allows the installer on-site adjustability to fit all rough openings. Indicate #75 on e-Inquiry.

Amarr Amarr is taking the Classica garage door a step further by offering all models with 1-7/8-in. polyurethane insulation and a durable interior steel skin. The new model is built with a 25-gauge exterior steel skin, a 27-gauge interior skin, and polyurethane insulation. This construction gives the door an R-value of 13.35, one of the highest energy values for garage doors. Indicate #79 on e-Inquiry.