Discover a breadth of updated traditional windows and doors for every budget Updated traditional, or transitional style, is a modern celebration of the past. It pays homage to the region’s classic architecture while elevating those historical ties with modern trends like clean lines, natural light, and open floorplans for peaceful and comfortable living.  For builders and remodelers, the breadth of influence in this style makes product selection challenging. With so many windows and doors to choose from across different materials and designs, it’s difficult—and time-consuming—to find products within your budget that achieve the look you want. A more efficient solution to product selection Our Updated Traditional Style Collection makes it faster and easier to find complementary products within your budget, all in one place. We organize the windows and doors by pricing tiers, so you can easily estimate costs and mix and match your budget options based on quality, material, and customization. Involving your client early in the…

Advice for managing today’s labor and materials challenges Rising materials costs and a shortage of skilled labor have been persistent challenges for years, and they have become more acute in 2020. Here are some helpful tips and strategies for navigating today’s unpredictable building environment while setting your business up for long-term success. Mitigating materials issues A 2018 survey from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) found that the rising price of building materials was the biggest problem housing developers faced. As the impact of COVID reverberates through global supply chains, the pricing and availability of building supplies have become even more unpredictable. Adopting practices that provide your business with greater flexibility is like putting on shock absorbers for the bumpy road ahead. Four flexible practices to consider include: Escalation clauses: Have a construction attorney draft provisions for your contracts that address adjustments of fees and payments to account for fluctuations…

Next-gen coating transforms the look and performance of our vinyl products. Have you ever tried to paint vinyl? It’s not easy. Adhesion to vinyl, a plastic material, is tricky at best. What’s more, vinyl reacts to changing temperatures by expanding or contracting. You know what that does to most paints. For vinyl window and patio door manufacturers, the coating question is especially challenging. How do you offer on-trend exterior colors like black or bronze on affordable, high-performing vinyl windows and patio doors without risking costly warranty claims? Beyond Paint Our push to identify an exterior paint replacement for vinyl began about three years ago. The candidates included powder coating and co-extrusion, two long-established finishing methods. However, both were ruled out early over manufacturing concerns. A third process called film lamination showed more promise. The material science is simple enough. A plastic film with elastic properties is affixed to a vinyl…