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Source: REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Magazine
Publication date: November 1, 2004

By REPLACEMENT CONTRACTOR Staff

AMSCO. The Renaissance Series composite window is composed of an alloy of four resins and wood fiber and will not warp, peel, rot, or absorb water, the maker says. The windows come with a lifetime warranty for service and parts and are offered in six colors: white, almond, taupe, Sierra, bronze, and Evergreen. 888.822.6726. www.amscowindows.com.

CertainTeed. Now offered on all the company's vinyl replacement and new construction windows and patio doors, PrismGrid provides the look of beveled glass without the expense or high maintenance. 3M optical film technology is applied inside the glass to create a beveled appearance in several patterns, including Jewel, Diamond, and Valence.
Courtesy CertainTeed
800.233.8990. www.certainteed.com.

ODL. Two new designs join the company's line of decorative bath windows. The Cadence (shown) enjoys an arrangement of vertigo and ripple glass in semicircular and square shapes along with floral patterns. The Heirlooms style features satin nickel caming and clear cluster bevels. The windows are 4 feet square and have finger-jointed interior jambs. 800.253.3900. www.odl.com.

Courtesy Atrium

Atrium. SafeHarbor impact-resistant windows are crafted with a 90mm polyvinylbutyral film sandwiched between two 1/8-inch-thick pieces of annealed glass anchored in a heavy-duty aluminum frame. Designed to meet coastal building codes, the windows also offer added security, according to the company. 800.421.6292. www.atrium.com.

Courtesy Weathershield
Weathershield. The HR175 Historic Renovation Windows combine historic good looks with modern energy efficiency. Designed for use in historic structures, the windows are available in sizes up to 5 feet wide and 10 feet tall and in a variety of styles including gothic, eyebrow, square, and rounded top.
Courtesy BFRich
800.477.6808. www.weathershield.com.
BFRich. The Cabernet vinyl window features a new beveled interior sash and a Simulated True Divided Lite grille package option. Boasting a fusion-welded sash and frames, double-cam locks and double-vent latches, and a locking screen, the window is Energy Star rated.
Courtesy ViWinTech
800.237.4241. www.bfrich.com.

ViWinTech. The GrandVista Patio Door Collection presents four options: traditional sliding, French sliding, center hinged, and French, available in three interior wood grain options and two exterior color options. Several hardware colors and grid options are also offered. Both the French sliding and center hinged doors are available with the ShoreLine coastal rating. 800.788.1050. www.viwintech.com.

Courtesy Republic

Republic. The company's slider windows now come with anti-lift blocks, a fix for out-of-square window openings as well as an added security feature. The blocks allow the sash to lift out for cleaning from the inside, and prevent the sash from being lifted from the outside. The blocks are adjustable for height. 800.248.1775. www.republicwindows.com.

Courtesy Great Lakes Window

Great Lakes Window. Presented in double hung, casement, picture, awning, and slider styles, Safe Haven impact-resistant windows are engineered to reduce the chance of impact fracture. They also protect against severe wind loads, wind-borne debris, and hurricane-force winds, says the maker. The standard size unit has a design pressure rating of DP65, and the large unit has a rating of DP60. 419.666.5555. www.greatlakeswindow.com.