Marvin Windows and Doors has seen
big glass used in both traditional and mod-
ern remodeling projects, so the company
released the largest wood-clad casement
and awning windows in the industry. e
Marvin Ultimate Casement and Replacement
Casement, as well as the Ultimate Awning
and Replacement Awning, are now available
in sizes up to 8 feet tall and 4 feet wide.
"Regardless of personal style, people want
windows that offer larger views, and [they]
like having options when it comes to finish-
es," says Kris Hanson, senior manager, group
product management at Marvin Windows
and Doors. "e trend toward more glass
aligns well with a renewed desire to experience
a seamless integration between the indoors
and [the outdoors]."
Weather Shield Windows & Doors recog-
nized this movement and introduced bifold
and multi-slide doors in the last year to ex-
pand usable living space. e Contemporary
Collection Multi-Slide Door comes in siz-
es up to 50 feet wide and 10 feet tall, and
configurations include single direction and
bi-parting with stacked or pocketed panels,
each of which can be up to 5 feet wide.
"e bigger the better is becoming reali-
ty—windows and doors have now become the
'wall' of the building," says Val Bach, testing
and certification manager for Weather Shield.
"We have changed our processes and designs
to accommodate the architect's trendy design
aspects. Not only do we need to offer these
products, but we need to offer them with high
performance ratings."
"People are recognizing the impact that
windows and large patio doors have on the ar-
chitecture of their home," says Cathy Leonard,
marketing communications for Windsor
Windows & Doors. "ey're wanting to open
the interior to the exterior, so there's a lot of
PLY GEM WINDOWS has
supplemented its 1500 Vinyl
Collection with two-tone dark
exterior and neutral interior
color options to enable
architects and designers to
create more dramatic exteriors
without sacrificing aesthetics.
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MI WINDOWS AND DOORS will launch two new products in 2017 that augment its 1600 Series:
a single-hung window (1620) designed on the same platform as its 1650 double-hung window
(pictured above), as well as a single-slider window (1630). Circle 6 on inquiry card
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