In the Jan. 16 episode of Extreme Makeover – Home Edition, a Savannah family received a much-needed boost to their home, including Integrity windows. J. T. Turner Construction Co. led this whirlwind project for Carmen and Jim Simpson and their three children. The family of five had moved to Savannah, GA, so Zoë, their 2-year [...]

Every year, the NAHB International Builders’ Show acts as a summit for builders, architects and designers alike to not only check out new products and trends, but to gauge the state of the industry. We caught up with design pro Paul Anater, editor and publisher of Kitchen and Residential Design, to get his take on this year’s [...]

Now homeowners can combine the classic look of divided lites with the energy efficiency of double-paned glass. Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors has added a new spacer bar option to its Wood-Ultrex Series. The spacer bar gives the traditional appearance of authentic divided lites with modern energy efficiency. Simulated Divided Lite (SDL) bars are [...]

In our quest to find new and interesting products on display at IBS2011, we came across this nifty product from Kohler. Makes life a little easier, no? (Not to mention a bit more germ-free.)

Open up the beauty of coastal views with certified factory-mulled assemblies from the IMPACT Products line of Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors. IMPACT Products are designed to withstand life on the coast. Rated for winds up to 140 mph in Impact/Wind Zone 3, these tough and beautiful products are constructed of Ultrex®, a revolutionary [...]

We’re exploring the jungle that is the International Builders’ Show. Windows, doors and patio heaters, oh my. First up: the next generation in outdoor space heaters, Lava Heat.

This week at the NAHB International Builders’ Show, Integrity Windows and Doors continues to build on its industry-leading product lines by unveiling our new round tops as part of our All Ultrex Series. The All Ultrex Series Round Top is made of a proprietary glass reinforced composite material that provides complementary performance to Ultrex, Integrity’s pultruded fiberglass that’s [...]

As consumers rush to meet the Dec. 31 deadline for the  tax credit on energy efficient home improvements, builders are finishing off a flurry of end-of-the-year projects. When things slow in January, builders should cast their gaze to clean technology, which benefits from a tax credit that won’t expire until Dec. 31, 2016. Just like the [...]

Most products in the building world are pretty staid. They serve a specific purpose and are judged by builders on attributes like performance and durability. But every so often you’ll run across one that’s just a little, well, different. That isn’t to say that these products don’t serve a purpose, but they very well might [...]

The iPad seems to be everywhere these days. It’s new, it’s cool and its innovative construction could make it very useful for…construction. As technology has advanced, so have the opportunities for builders. When laptops became lighter and more transportable, it was easy to throw it in your bag on the way to a jobsite. And [...]