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• Fiberglass Windows – Structural And Thermal Advantages
  The Graham Renaissance Series of pultruded fiberglass windows and doors offers a high-performance, durable alternative to aluminum and clad-wood windows, especially in corrosive seacoast environments. With today's rising thermal rating requirements, fiberglass usage will rise.
  Author: Shelly Murphy - Date: May 5, 2004



• Marvin Windows – Introducing High Performance StormPlus Line
  Windows and doors play a critical line of defense in protecting a building's envelope during a violent storm. If strong winds or flying debris break open a window or door, the sudden surge of air pressure into the home can cause the roof to blow out and the walls to collapse, resulting in devastating property damage and personal loss.
  Author: Jason Larson - Date: May 5, 2004



• Window Films – Protection From Flying Glass
  A free CD that demonstrates how Scotchshield ultra safety and security window films from 3M can help lessen the danger to humans when glass is shattered now is available.
  Author: Robert Muncher - Date: May 5, 2004



• Marvin Windows And Doors – Top 10 Trends In Windows And Doors
  Homeowners are increasingly demanding high-end, stylized hardware, especially pieces with a more rustic or traditional appearance. At the same time, they are striving for the balance between functional and decorative in their selections.
  Author: Jason Larson - Date: May 5, 2004



• Shutters – Window Style Blinds, Curtains, Screens, And Shutters
  The style options for curtains, sheers, blinds, and screens have never been more exciting. The latest trends rely on choosing interesting fabrics and accessories and using them simply. The look is clean and unfussy, relying on combinations of colors and textures rather than elaborate designs and heavy patterns.
  Author: Ron Selmer - Date: May 5, 2004



• Aluminum Blinds - Create An Individual Statement With Your Window Treatments
  Claudette’s Decors – online retailers of window treatments in Boston MA, Cape Cod & Massachusetts offers custom window treatments ranging from honeycomb shades to vertical blinds, wood shutters to aluminum blinds, draperies and many more. View an online catalogue.
  Author: Peter Morrell - Date: May 4, 2004



• Custom Window Treatment – Built To Fit Any Window
  Comfortex Corporation, a leading innovative manufacturer and fabricator of custom window treatment products for global distribution, has created a new stringing method for standard rectangular cellular shades - the Easy Equalization method.
  Author: Antonia Bashir - Date: August 21, 2005



• Internal Blinds – Industry Has Raised The Bar On Internal Blind Products
  ODL, the company that introduced blinds between the glass doorlights to the industry has raised the bar on internal blind products. ODL now offers a special raise/lower feature on Light-Touch internal blinds.
  Author: Jiri Khan - Date: May 4, 2004



• Solar Blinds – Protects From The Sun And Stores Energy
  German solar cell manufacturer Sunways has recently launched a new building use for solar cells, 'Solar Blinds' - an innovative example of the application of solar cells.
  Author: Benjamin Frohlich - Date: August 24, 2005



• Window Style Blinds – Window Style Blinds, Curtains, Screens, and Shutters
  The style options for curtains, sheers, blinds, and screens have never been more exciting. The latest trends rely on choosing interesting fabrics and accessories and using them simply. The look is clean and unfussy, relying on combinations of colors and textures rather than elaborate designs and heavy patterns.
  Author: Jiri Khan - Date: May 4, 2004



• Window – Windows Of The Future Help The Middle East Save On Energy Costs
  The windows of the future, called Smart Windows, will potentially help save billions of dollars in cooling, heating and light costs for buildings, said Mr. Joginder S. Bimbh, Sales Manager of TAMCO Gulf Ltd., a participant at the ongoing Front 2004 exhibition at Expo Centre Sharjah.
  Author: Peter Morrell - Date: May 4, 2004



• Cordless Shade – New Cordless Shade Increases Ease Of Use, Convenience And Style
  The K.C. Company, Inc. regional distributor for Pella Windows & Doors is a full-service window and door company and offers a full range of services including installation of windows & doors, paint services, and service of existing Pella and non-Pella window and door products. Whatever your mind imagines, you can achieve with K.C. Company.
  Author: Antonia Bashir - Date: May 4, 2004



• Sewing Patterns For Window Treatments – Leading To Safer Window Coverings In Children’s Rooms
  The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the American Window Covering manufacturers Association are concerned about accidental death or injury to infants and young children who become entangled in pull cords for window coverings. A 1981 Commission staff report about accidental strangulation of children under five years of age found that window covering cords were identified as one of the products most frequently associated with child strangulation.
  Author: Mary Lamb - Date: December 12, 2003



• Discounted Hunter Douglas Window Treatments – Avoid Lead Poisoning When Installing New Windows
  Thinking about installing energy-efficient windows to lower PG&E bills? While the installation of new windows can save money on energy bills, without some foresight in the planning process, homeowners might incur an even greater unexpected cost-- lead-dust clean-up. If windows are not installed using lead-safe work methods, children under six, pregnant women, and those doing the window installation, might be at increased risk of lead poisoning.
  Author: Mary Lamb - Date: October 26, 2005



• Kids Window Treatments – Consumers Urged To Repair Or Replace Old Kids Window Treatments
  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Window Covering Safety Council and independent retailers have joined forces to raise awareness of strangulation risks presented by window covering cords and chains. October has been designated "Window Covering Safety Month" by CPSC and the industry coalition. U.S. consumers are encouraged to repair or replace window coverings purchased before 2001 and to keep all window cords and chains out of the reach of young children. Through point-of-sale signage in retail stores, advertising circulars in newspapers and other marketing means, consumers will be alerted to the availability of free repair kits and strongly urged to repair or replace older window coverings.
  Author: Mary Lamb - Date: December 9, 2003



• Blind Cleaning – Regularly Cleaning Your Blinds Can Reduce Chances Of Lead Poisioning
  The Denver Department of Environmental Health, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Denver Housing and Neighborhood Development Services, Northeast Denver Housing Center, and Councilwoman Elbra Wedgeworth dedicated the Northeast Denver Housing Center’s first lead-safe house as part of National Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. The event included a tour of the facility, and a demonstration of children’s blood testing for lead. That house will provide temporary lodging for families of lead poisoned children, while their permanent residences are made lead-safe.
  Author: Mary Lamb - Date: November 30, 2003



• Victorian Window Treatments – New Products Allow More Flexibility
  The Felters Group, a leading manufacturer of felt and technical nonwoven fabrics, announces the introduction of FirmaFlex Ô, a major new product line (patent pending) designed to simplify the construction of window treatments, and provide more versatility than wood materials. FirmaFlex Ô is a synthetic construction material that is far superior to wood for building cornices,headboards, arches and any other treatment where wood was formerly used. The advantages over wood are many. First, FirmaFlex Ô is half the weight of plywood, making it far easier to handle and install treatments. One person can install large treatments, saving both time and labor.
  Author: Mary Lamb - Date: November 29, 2003



• Budget Blinds – Make Sure They Are Safe For Your Children
  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Window Covering Safety Council are announcing a recall to repair horizontal window blinds to prevent the risk of strangulation to young children. The recall involves millions of window blinds with pull cords and inner cords that can form a loop and cause strangulation. About 85 million window blinds are sold each year.
  Author: Bonnie Cousins - Date: November 28, 2003



• Custom Blinds – Comfort-Enhancing And Energy-Saving Appliances
  Honeywell, the global home and building controls leader, today announced an alliance with SAGE Electrochromics, Inc., the leading developer of electrochromic (electronically tintable) window technology. Under the agreement, the companies will develop and introduce user-controllable window glass that will transform windows into comfort-enhancing and energy-saving appliances. They expect to produce windows for test markets later this year.
  Author: Bonnie Cousins - Date: November 28, 2003



• Custom Window Treatments – Simple & Stylish Designs For Contemporary Custom Window Treatments
  Katrin Cargill's Curtain Bible: Simple & Stylish Designs for Contemporary Curtains & Blinds , the new inspirational and absolutely essential book on dressing windows, offers practical solutions to common problems or questions with original designs for curtains, shades, and panels for every type of window.
  Author: Bonnie Cousins - Date: November 28, 2003



• Levelor Blinds – New Designs To Prevent Injuries
  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Window Covering Safety Council are announcing a recall to repair horizontal window blinds to prevent the risk of strangulation to young children. The recall involves millions of window blinds with pull cords and inner cords that can form a loop and cause strangulation. About 85 million window blinds are sold each year.
  Author: Bonnie Cousins - Date: March 15, 2006



• Sun Shade – Find All The Latest Styles Of Blinds At Mary Fox Linton
  The style options for curtains, sheers, blinds, and screens have never been more exciting. The latest trends rely on choosing interesting fabrics and accessories and using them simply. The look is clean and unfussy, relying on combinations of colors and textures rather than elaborate designs and heavy patterns.
  Author: Bonnie Cousins - Date: November 27, 2003



• Blinds To Go – Get Custom Fit Blinds
  The clerestories, the arches, the wall-to-wall windows with a view to the patio… These are the endearing features that win the hearts of prospective homebuyers.
  Author: Bonnie Cousins - Date: February 22, 2006



• Blinds – Who's Your Best Bet To Install Them?
  Nationwide Blind Installation, Inc. is an authorized network of installers related to the window treatment industry. Whether the homeowner purchases their blinds on the internet, through mail-order or if they already have them, NBI Inc. can install them.
  Author: Bonnie Cousins - Date: March 12, 2006



• Hunter Douglas Blinds – View The New Fashion Gallery For Hunter Douglas Blinds
  WINDOW CREATIONS FABRICS ETC., provides the ultimate shopping experience for high-end custom window coverings. Luminette Privacy Sheers, Silhouette window shadings, Lightlines mini blinds, are just some of the fashion-forward, innovative products available in a new, special retail boutique. The Hunter Douglas Window Fashions Gallery has just recently been installed at Window Creations. "We are proud to offer customers the best solutions for their window covering needs," said Steve Low of Window Creations.
  Author: Bonnie Cousins - Date: November 26, 2003