Window and Door May-June 2012 : Page 4
Table of Contents THE PERFORMANCE ISSUE 28 Is There a Market Beyond Energy Star? 31 Industry Prepares for New Criteria The Latest From WindowandDoor.com 10 The Latest A quick round-up of stories from WDweekly and the Window & Door website, including the first RRP fines from EPA, acquisitions by James Hardie and Masonite and more. www.WindowandDoor.com | Volume 20, Number 3 | May 2012 Triple-glazing and R-5 products aren’t for everyone, but some manufacturers see opportunities with these products Biggest challenge in Energy Star changes for most manufacturers are likely to be new U-factor requirements. By Ric Jackson, Quanex Building Products 12 Special Report High Performance and More at Fensterbau 39 New Glass Technologies Promise More Energy Savings VIG, dynamic glazing and BIPVs are coming. By Andrew Russo, Guardian Industries Columns 16 Code Arena By Julie Ruth, AAMA Work Starting on 2015 International Codes 45 FTC Action Will Impact Window Marketing Many companies will need to be more cautious in their energy savings claims 51 What’s New in Ultra High Performance A look at windows and components designed to offer R-5 and similar high performance levels 20 Industry Watch By Rich Walker, AAMA Opting In on Opting Out CLOSE-UP 57 Seeing Success in Diversification American Vision Windows sets sights on solar, garage doors and window coverings to thrive during the recessio 22 Dealer Perspectives By Richard Jones, WDDA Selling Value and Focusing on Profit 26 Opening Remarks By John Swanson There is Optimism Out There 57 On the cover: Manufacturers see demand for higher levels of energy efficiency driven to a great extent by replacement window dealers looking to differentiate themselves, but products such as these casements—available with an R-5 upgrade—are also finding a niche in new residential construction. Photo courtesy of Ply Gem Windows. DEPARTMENTS 6 New Products 62 Calendar 64 People 70 The Back Door Reader services 66 WD Gallery 67 Classifieds 69 Ad Index Window & Door (ISSN 1525-1195), Volume 20, Number 3. This periodical is published eight times a year, January/February, March/April, May, June/July, August, September, October/November and December by the National Glass Association, 1945 Old Gallows Road, Suite 750, Vienna, VA 22182. There is no charge for subscriptions to qualified requestors in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. All other subscriptions will be charged $49.95 in the U.S. and Canada, and $79.95 in all other countries. Periodicals postage paid at Vienna, VA, and at additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send changes of address to Window & DoorTM, PO Box 419, Congers NY 10920. CANADA POST: Publications Mail Agreement #40612608. Canada Returns to be sent to Bleuchip International P .O. Box 25542, London, ON N6C 6B2, Canada. For all subscription inquiries, please call 1-800-765-7514. ©2012 National Glass Association. All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A. 4 | Window & Door | May 2012
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