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Western Window Systems has produced bifold and multi-slide doors for years, but the company designed its products primarily for the U.S. Southwest. In 2017, Western Window Systems plans to launch 12 new offerings that build on the manufacturer's current family of aluminum products by incorporating a fi- berglass thermal break and upgraded glass to fulfill Northern building codes. "ey might not have as consistent of a weath- er pattern as you see in the West, but on the days when the weather is great, they want to be able to do it the same way," says Scott Gates, CEO and president of Western Window Systems. "People are used to making energy trade-offs to get alu- minum and get big glass and big sizes, but [our new products] will be substantially better." e manufacturer negotiated with Cardinal Glass Industries, which develops unique op- tions such as triple low-e coating and surface interest in bifold doors, multi-slide doors and doors that really extend the living space." PERFORMING ARTS Pella Windows and Doors has been working on both expansions and enhancements to its current offerings based on research and con- versations the company conducts in the field. Architects and designers want products to be sleek and minimalistic in nature, and they seek improvements for hardware as well as finishes, but they still place emphasis on the performance of a new window. "It's much more of a design challenge," says Laura Phillips, associate product manager for Pella. "[Architects, designers and remodel- ers] don't want to compromise. ey want the right size and look of the product, but they don't want that at the expense of poor energy efficiency." JELD-WEN EpicVue contemporary windows feature an aluminum- extruded sash that helps support larger glass panes. Homeowners can incorporate 90-degree direct- set windows to create a panoramic view. Circle 7 on inquiry card The bigger the better is becoming reality—windows and doors have now become the 'wall' of the building ... Val Bach, Weather Shield 4 low-e coating for residential windows and doors, to bring an insulated glass facility to Arizona. Western Windows Systems will be an anchor for Cardinal on the West Coast, and the advanced glass options will shave three to four points off energy values. 50 January 2017 QR QualifiedRemodeler.com PRODUCT TRENDS: Windows