Tag: Doors
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Make a statement with a front door from Inspiration Doors
If you want to ensure your home stands out from the crowd, investing in a unique front door is a great place to start. Much more than simply the entrance to your home, the style and materials you choose for your door can set the tone for the entire look of your house as well…
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FGIA Shares Outlook for Windows, Doors and Skylights Market
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The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released its latest U.S. Industry Statistical Review and Forecast. This report delivers timely information on window, door and skylight market trends and product relationships. Historical data for 2017 through 2024 and forecast data for 2025 through 2027 are also included in the report. Forecasts are based on projections…
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Vinyl vs. Wood vs. Aluminum Patio Doors: What to Choose
While choosing the right patio doors for your home or office, remember to include the following factors: durability, aesthetic appeal, energy efficiency, and maintenance needs. Patio doors not only contribute to enhancing the beauty of a space but also contribute to its functionality. Among the most popular choices today are vinyl patio doors as well…
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How Windows and Doors Impact Your Home’s Security
When people think about home security, their minds often jump to alarm systems, surveillance cameras, or motion-detecting lights. But there’s one area where many homes are most vulnerable—and it’s hiding in plain sight. The windows and doors of a home are not only entry points for light and air, but also potential access points for…
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Safety watchdog warns over uncertified emergency exit doors
“To conformity mark an external door set that is neither fire-resisting nor an emergency or panic exit, no third-party certification is required,” the federation explained. “Other performance characteristics, such as watertightness and resistance to wind load, will typically require third-party testing from a notified or approved test body, but not third-party certification.” View the original…
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Exploring the Influence of High Quality Doors on Interior Design Aesthetics
Interior design is an artful venture that moulds the aesthetic and functionality of indoor spaces to cater to the tastes and requirements of the inhabitants. Amidst the wide spectrum of elements that contribute to a coherent and visually appealing interior design, high quality doors stand out as pivotal features that shape both the practicality and…
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Won-Door FireGuard Slim™ Replaces Swing Fire Doors
Won-Door has introduced the new FireGuard Slim™ door model, a cost-effective, accordion-style door designed to replace traditional fire-rated swing doors. FireGuard Slim enhances the design appeal and traffic flow of narrow-corridor and small-opening applications. According to Won-Door General Manager Johnny Cordero, “Slim allows architects to create open and inviting buildings while offering trouble-free operation. With no exposed…
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AeroShield Achieves Milestone with Full-Size Aerogels for Doors
AeroShield Materials, an MIT spinout developing cutting-edge, energy-efficient products for the built environment, recently marked a pivotal advancement in the pursuit of higher-performing, energy-saving windows for residential construction. The company successfully produced transparent, super-insulating aerogel insulated glass for full-size entry doors, the first of their kind to be manufactured at such large-scale dimensions. To deliver…
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New FGIA Document Enhances Testing for Multi-Track Doors, Windows
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released a new specification applicable for use in testing and rating horizontal sliding windows and sliding doors based upon the sash/panel size and interlocking conditions present in the tested samples. AAMA 517-25, Specification for Air/Water Penetration Resistance, and Structural Load Performance of Multi-Track Doors and Windows, a new…
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Norrsken windows and doors | Homebuilding
Stepping into the world of windows and doors can be daunting. With Norrsken, you’ll find a partner dedicated to quality and performance. Specialising in energy-efficient triple-glazed timber windows and doors with a durable, low-maintenance powder-coated aluminium exterior, Norrsken delivers the warmth and beauty of wood inside, with the resilience of aluminium outside. Imagine a home…