The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency launched the ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient Program for the fenestration industry on January 1, 2013. The program is designed to recognize products that meet the highest energy-efficiency guidelines. Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors continues to outperform any window in the fiberglass/composite category with products from their Wood-Ultrex line named as [...]

What exactly makes a home green? Consumers and builders alike are torn. According to a recent survey from the Whirlpool Corporation and Habitat for Humanity International, the most common definition for a green home among builders and consumer was one that reduces energy and water consumption. About one-third of respondents from both groups agreed. Twenty-three [...]

We ran across an article with some interesting tidbits about what homeowners want in 2011. As a builder or remodeler, are any of these on your radar? Outdoor living areas: Are you paying more attention to things like porches and patios? An outdoor kitchen (from simple to grand) and a fireplace can add a whole [...]

According to the Listed blog, up and coming young homebuyers have some specific wishes, and they aren’t what you might think. Gen Y apparently doesn’t want things like soaker tubs and living rooms. Instead, they seek multi-use spaces and wireless connectivity. Location is important, too: Gen Y wants to be able to walk to their favorite local [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

We spoke to designers, architects, builders and others in the home and fashion industries. As we had those conversations, some topics kept cropping up. Here’s what your peers are talking about: the top trends for 2011 in home building and design. Let us know if this matches what you’re hearing. What would you add? Trend [...]