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Prefer to design with wood? Here are two innovations you need to know. Wood is in a category by itself.For warmth, for classic beauty, for the connection to nature, wood stands apart. Yet, as strong and sustainable as wood is, it’s also vulnerable to the elements over time. Designing buildings and homes with wood windows and doors in mind can be a challenge until you know what innovations are available to you. Here are two that can make a big difference in your next project.One is wood. One is virtually indistinguishable from wood.Both outperform all expectations. You can design for wood windows, even in coastal environments. AuraLast® pine is proven to resist rot, water damage, and termites. Never hesitate to specify real wood windows, patio doors, and wall systems. AuraLast® pine from JELD-WEN lets you bring your residential designs to life with the warmth of wood, with protection that virtually…

Fire, flood, and wind can all wreak havoc on the wood in your home. But they are not the biggest threat to your house. That distinction, according to experts, belongs to the ever-hungry termite — and one especially destructive member of the family, the Formosan subterranean termite. Five things you may not know about termite risk The Formosan termite is believed to account for 90% of all U.S. termite damage.1U.S. residents spend an estimated $5 billion annually to control termites and repair termite damage.2U.S. residents spend at least $1 billion on Formosan termite control and repairs each year.2Pest control specialists have no easy way to combat the Formosan termite.Formosan termites are the most economically serious pest in Hawaii, costing residents $100 million annually. What can builders do to combat termites? Builders have tried a number of approaches to preventing termite damage, and adding protection at the beginning of a project…

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