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Trends April 29, 2019

JELD-WEN Helped Make Drew Scott’s Honeymoon
House Even Sweeter

Property Brothers’ Jonathan and Drew Scott are two of HGTV’s biggest stars. When Drew and fiancée Linda Phan decided that LA was where they would build their Honeymoon House, they searched for a home that had never been updated. And when they finally chose a 1920s fixer-upper to renovate, they turned to JELD-WEN for windows and doors that would help bring the vintage charmer back to life. Most of the home’s windows and patio doors are JELD-WEN Siteline models featuring trendy black clad exteriors and black-painted interiors. The couple wanted the large home to still feel cozy and romantic. “Don’t harm the charm!” was the couple’s motto when looking for renovation products, and JELD-WEN windows perfectly filled the bill. JELD-WEN offers an array of product options that helped Drew and Linda express their style. Whether you’re looking for vintage or contemporary, you’ll find inspiration with JELD-WEN Siteline windows and patio…

Builder Tips April 22, 2019

Creating Multigenerational Appeal with Functional Home Design

Production builders might want to start reviewing their popular floor plans to make sure they can accommodate today’s biggest demographic trend. U.S. Census Bureau data projects the over-65 population growing from 47 million in 2015 to 71 million by 2030, and most older people who answered a 2016 HomeAdvisor survey said they wanted to stay at home for as long as possible. Often, this means living with adult children. As builders, how do you ensure your products serve seniors yet appeal to young buyers? We found interesting perspectives from an active adult developer and a custom builder specializing in multigenerational homes. Last year, Diane and Adrian Jacob, developers with backgrounds in real estate and commercial startups, broke ground on a Conroe, Texas, active adult community. They expect up to 100 sales in 2019 and attribute that growth in part to thoughtful design. They’re using floor plans drawn by Epcon Communities, a…

Builder Tips April 12, 2019

Give Your Clients’ Old Farmhouse a Modern Flair

Modern farmhouse style has become a “thing” in the custom and production building worlds. Increasingly, architects and builders strive to craft transitional homes that include traditional exterior elements like covered front porches and open-plan interiors with a warm, relaxing feel. For remodelers, creating the modern farmhouse style can be easy at the outset — the home might already fit the farmhouse category. The challenge comes with the usual complexities of remodeling an old structure, such as out-of-plumb window openings and the need to manage clients’ anxieties and budgets. One such remodeler is Jodi Longo, owner of Renovation Studio in Kensington, Maryland, which specializes in restoration and modernization work. “A lot of the homes we work on are real farmhouses,” she says. “The owners want to keep the traditional exterior while updating the interior to be more modern.” Eight Key Client Conversations to Have About a Farmhouse-Style Remodel One such remodeler…

Builder Tips April 8, 2019

Building Homes to Weather Bad Weather

Storm-related outages are a fact of life. In March 2018, a nor’easter left more than 2 million people on the East Coast without power. Hurricanes Irma and Florence put out the lights for millions in 2017 and 2018. New Hampshire residents still talk about the 2008 ice storm that left two-thirds of the state’s residents in the dark, some of them for weeks. How can builders help? Today, builders can create resilient homes that stand up to wind, rain and snow ― and maintain occupant comfort for days without power. Called passive survivability, it focuses on building homes that remain habitable if they lose power. Here are key features builders should consider when planning a passive survivability design: key features builders should consider when planning a passive survivability design: A superefficient envelope with good insulation and air sealingEnergy-efficient windows and patio doors that take advantage of passive solar gain and…

Champion Builder April 1, 2019

Master Builder Jonathan Smith Brings It Home on
Multiple Continents

JELD-WEN is shining the spotlight on builders in 2019. Our first featured Champion Builder is Jonathan Smith, owner of Brush Arbor Home Construction, which builds custom homes in Virginia. Jonathan loves giving back — in 2012, he started the Buy One, Build One program that, for each home his company builds in America, builds a home in Africa or Central or South America for people in need. In this Q&A, Jonathan discusses the fulfillment he receives from using his construction knowledge to give back and why he prefers JELD-WEN for his customers and projects. What are some elements that contribute to your success as a builder? Just being a good builder doesn’t make you successful. You have to be good at dealing with people — customers, employees, subcontractors, all of them. With employees and subcontractors, you need to know how to motivate them and make them understand you care about…

Trends March 26, 2019

Refine Your Building Strategy for Changing Homeowner Demographics

The demographic of the average American homeowner is slowly changing. It can be difficult for builders to stay ahead of constantly changing purchasing trends. Who is making the bulk of the home purchases now and are they finding what they want? Here are the top demographics and what you need to know to stay ahead of the changing demographic curve. A report published by the National Association of REALTORS revealed that millennials accounted for the largest portion of home sales in 2018 at 36 percent of all purchases. Baby boomers followed closely by accounting for 32 percent of home sales. Generation X bought 26 percent, and the smallest demographic of home buyers were 72 and older at 6 percent. So, how does this change affect the current inventory of homes and the future of residential construction? To better understand, you can examine the changes from a generational standpoint. Millennials Millennials,…

Vision March 8, 2019

New JELD-WEN Products and Industry Experts in the Spotlight at IBS 2019

The 2019 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS) is now a wrap. JELD-WEN had a very successful show, brought home an award, and debuted products on the forefront of the latest trends in windows and doors. Industry experts were also on hand to talk with show attendees about what’s possible with JELD-WEN products. Siteline® Panoramic Gliding Patio Door Takes BIMSmith Best of IBS 2019 Award We’re thrilled to take home the BIMSmith Award for Best of IBS 2019 for our Siteline Panoramic Gliding Patio Door. The industry is trending toward larger daylight openings to meet consumer demand. JELD-WEN’s patented door operation technology bridges the gap between standard patio doors and wall systems with respect to size, operation, performance and price. Look for this new offering later in 2019. New JELD-WEN products showcased JELD-WEN unveiled several new window and door innovations, including new Siteline® Pocket and Sash Pack wood windows. This new…

About JELD-WEN February 3, 2019

IBS 2019 Is Just Around the Corner

It’s almost time for the 2019 NAHB International Builders’ Show (IBS), and JELD-WEN will be there to show you the latest trends in windows and doors. We’ll also be hosting a number of industry experts who will be offering business-boosting insights. And you can pick up a prize — or maybe even win a dream vacation. 2019 marks the 75th anniversary of IBS, which each year brings together thousands of industry professionals from around the world to explore the latest building products and services. This year, JELD-WEN will be in the Las Vegas Convention Center Central Hall, booth C5230. We’ll have a coffee bar available each morning and host a happy hour each afternoon. JELD-WEN will be showcasing several new window and door innovations in our design center, including new Siteline® Pocket and Sash Pack wood windows that fit beautifully into any home renovation, combining brilliant design and easy installation.…

Trends January 27, 2019

Door trends for 2019

In 2019, builders will need doors that go big and tall, and light on the paneling and moulding. Patio doors remain in the spotlight and are tracking bigger than ever. For painted finishes, darker blue shades are trending strongly for exterior doors, and warmer reds are making a showing. The continuing style trend is toward really clean lines, with any glass glazed directly into the door, says Dan Jacobs, JELD-WEN’s director of product line management for doors . Sticking, the moulding surrounding door panels, is going away. “If there is a panel, it’s one panel, but no ogee, all straight lines,” says Joe LeFlore, vice president of South Florida Millwork on Florida’s Gulf Coast. “Big is better. Ten-foot doors were becoming the new normal, and now the 12-foot door is becoming the 10-foot door. People are starting to demand 10-by-6-foot doors. Massive, massive, massive. These big doors are also using…

Trends January 22, 2019

Window trends for 2019

The forecast for windows in the coming year and beyond is big units with an unobstructed viewing field, set in minimal frames of a dark hue. The aesthetic is unabashedly modern, and shapes are square and rectilinear. “I actually think the move towards modern—I use the term to mean clean and unfussy—is here to stay,” says Greenwich, Conn.-based designer and builder Sabine Schoenberg, host of Sabine’s New House. To achieve the large window units that homebuyers want, architects are mulling windows together, sometimes mixing shapes. Corner windows are a trend, says JELD-WEN’s Jennifer Matson. “For larger windows, like in living areas, fixed windows are just fine. We can make an inoperable window larger than one that operates. It just comes down to the weight of the glass.” “Everybody wants more glass and less frame,” says Joe LeFlore, South Florida Millwork vice president. “Bigger is better. I got five plans today…