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Windows of Today
Homeowners still look for energy efficency, while upgrading to bigger, more practical windows

Airtight, watertight and secure, Integrity from Marvin Casement and Awning windows provide DP50 design pressure ratings.
Kolbe’s Ultra Series Pocket Double Hung Replacement Windows are an all-in-one replacement window that can be installed from the interior or exterior, and existing trim may be left undisturbed.
Milgard’s Woodclad Series windows are guaranteed to never crack, peel, bend, warp, or stick due to expansion and contraction.
Pella offers a wide variety of shapes, styles and sizes to fit most any opening in a home.
The Peachtree 700 Series Double Hung Window features dent-resistant aluminum clad exteriors and hardwood interiors.
Each pocket double-hung replacement window from Jeld-Wen features AuraLast Wood sash in a pocket frame for easy installation that preserves historic exterior and interior trim.
Hy-Lite Retrofit windows come in fusion-welded vinyl fixed and operable (casement, awning and hopper) windows.

Marvin’s Integrity Windows and Doors offer new features on their Wood-Ultrex casement and awning windows. The windows now include a Multipoint Sequential Lock and Heavy Duty Sash Keeper, promising enhanced performance and structural robustness. The sash keeper helps the sash withstand various stressors and prevents the sash from bowing and flexing in challenging conditions. The windows also feature Dual-arm Operating Roto Gear and are available in five new casement sizes. Wood-Ultrex is a strong nonwood material with low maintenance.

Kolbe and Kolbe Millwork Co.’s Ultra Pocket double-hung, all-in-one replacement window can be installed from either the interior or exterior. The window’s 3 1/4-in. pocket jamb depth fits most standard applications. The exterior frame and sash are made of extruded aluminum and coated with a 70 percent fluoropolymer finish in a broad palette of colors. Interiors may be requested with pre-finishing and specified in a variety of wood species. Both upper and lower sash can be tilted in for easy cleaning and removal, and come standard with H°K LoE²-270 insulating glass.

Clearly, the remodeling market is booming. With an enormous number of windows addressing energy efficiency, high-end improvements, aging homeowners, and design and style trends, the potential for the replacement window market is wide open.

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