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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 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 is much easier than trying to attack the problem after a termite infestation has begun. Using termite-resistant building products is one way to termite-proof buildings. There are a number of additional possible solutions: In recent years, vinyl has taken over as the dominant material for windows and doors, outpacing wood due to its durability and cost-effectiveness. Untreated wood can incur issues around longevity. But no designer wants…

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