Doors are growing ever larger, as surface detailing yields to a simpler aesthetic. In 2019, builders will need doors that go big and tall, and light on the paneling and moulding. Patio doors remain in the spotlight and are tracking
According to a recent Freedonia study, U.S. demand for windows and doors is forecast to grow 4.8% annually to $34.3 billion in 2021. The residential market is expected to offer the best growth opportunities for the country’s window and door
Choose muntins, glazing, sidelites, and decorative patterns to match the style of your home when buying a new front door. Upgrading the front door is consistently listed among the top home-improvement projects for the greatest return on investment. In addition
If there is one thing that can immediately let down a new self-build it is the look of the windows. Ask any self-builder what they would have done differently from the design point of view six months after they have
Join us for the Fall Inside Biesse 2018 event in Charlotte, NC to see the latest in machining, software, and more. Our onsite product experts can show you how EZ-WinDoor, the leading Software Solution for the Window and Door
Join us for the Glass Build America event in Las Vegas to see the latest in machining, software, and more. Our onsite product experts can show you how EZ-WinDoor, the leading Software Solution for the Window and Door industry,
Come join us at: IWF Atlanta 2018 Booth #7953 Three industry leaders are combining efforts to service and support growth in the North American window and door industry. Functional Fenestration Inc., WB’s EZ-WinDoor
Most American builders install windows flat on the exterior sheathing (“outies”), although in some exterior-insulation retrofits, replacement windows are installed closer to the interior surface of the wall (“innies”). Even when builders follow window-manufacturer instructions, though, innies and outies still
Findings from a survey of 130,735 U.S. homeowners on Houzz about their home renovations in 2017 and plans for 2018 Home Renovation Boom Continues: Half of homeowners on Houzz plan to begin or continue renovations in 2018 (51%), with
The 55+ single-family housing market index (55+HMI) dropped five points to 66 in the first quarter of 2018, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) (Figure 1). The decline comes after an all-time index high of 71 in