To meet the standards and expectations of a modern home, a window or door needs to be at once a prominent design feature, convenience for the homeowner, and barrier against the elements – whether the home is up against hurricanes, wildfires, or only everyday wear and tear. Here are a few of the newest window and door products builders can use to match these criteria:
Pella
Pella has revamped its entry door collection and design selection process, combining its most popular fiberglass and steel front door styles into a single Pella Entry Doors portfolio. The streamlined collection features 25 door panel styles, nine decorative glass options, and a choice of 25 Sherwin-Williams paint colors or eight pre-finished stains. The composite panel-and-frame system will not absorb moisture or rot, according to the manufacturer. pella.com
KOVA Windows are available in a wide variety of sizes and configurations, including the 2-Panel Sliding Patio Door, shown here.
KOVA
Katerra has added a new series of high-performance vinyl windows to the Kova brand. The windows are available in a variety of custom sizes and configurations, including horizontal slider windows, picture windows, and a two-panel sliding patio door, which includes a dual-point mortise lock system. The profiles are made from heavy-duty reinforced vinyl, and feature water intrusion protection, argon gas insulation, and a warm edge spacer. All windows meet performance requirements for Energy Star 6.0. kovaproducts.com
JELD-WEN
JELD-WEN
The Siteline Patio Doors are designed to offer the same aesthetic features as Jeld-Wen’s Siteline windows, including the manufacturer’s AuraLast pine cladding, designed to protect against rot, termites, and water intrusion. The doors are available in three configurations: low-friction glider, available in up to four panels 7 inches wide and 10 inches tall; multi-slide, offered in single or bi-parting layouts up to 57 feet wide; and the inswing patio door with Hydrolock technology, available in up to four panels with a continuously draining sill system. jeld-wen.com
Kolbe
Kolbe
The Forgent window series is constructed out of Glastra – a proprietary hybrid of fiberglass and UV stable polymer designed to provide enhanced resilience. The windows’ ladder design is made to provide additional strength, as well as long-term durability and energy efficiency. The integral nailing fin and welded sash prevent air and water intrusion, and help the window keep its rigid shape. Forgent series include a contemporary sliding patio door, direct sets, casements, and awnings. kolbewindows.com
Marvin
Marvin
The Marvin Skycove offers a fully constructed, pre-engineered alcove structure with a cantilevered steel base that is certified to hold a heavier load than the typical outdoor deck, says the company. A 4-degree sloped, flush-glazed roof with waterproofing flange offers water intrusion protection. The integrated seating bench extends the home’s footprint by up to 16 to 20 feet, and may be finished to match any home style. The glass walls are available in a choice of dual- or triple-pane low-E3 glass, alongside a protective fiberglass exterior. marvin.com
Plastpro
Plastpro
The new fiberglass Solution Series features a doorlite frame with a flat, modern profile, available in multiple sizes and six different glass options, including pattern glass designs originally created for Plastpro’s Shaker Door line. A built-in interlocking joint system creates a power compression seal and bond that locks the glass in place during the manufacturing process, eliminating the need for screw holes. The doors are available in white or tan in a textured vertical grain pattern. plastpro.com
Sierra Pacific Windows
Sierra Pacific
The Westchester Double Hung windows feature a thermally broken sash construction and integral aluminum nail fin that contribute to a PG50 performance rating in most sizes. It achieves a 0.28 U-value with dual-insulated Lo-E 366 and argon glass and a 0.17 U-value with triple insulated glass. The windows are available in sizes up to 108 by 60 inches with a 1 3/4-inch sash, or up to 120 by 72 inches wide with a 2 1/4-inch sash. Design features include a narrow check-rail and historically accurate sash proportions. sierrapacificwindows.com
Therma-Tru
Therma-Tru
The new Composite Door Frame is made with the manufacturer’s Tru-Guard composite technology, a rot-free system designed to work together with rot-resistant Therma-Tru doors and components. Its reinforced mullions provide additional stability and structural support, while jamb screw plugs hide screws from view for enhanced aesthetics. The frame qualifies for a 10-year full-system rider when installed as part of a fiberglass door system. thermatru.com
Weather Shield
Weather Shield
The Contemporary Collection NEXT GEN Sliding Patio Door is defined by its large glass expanses and 2.25-inch-thick panels. Its advanced sill design combines a low 1.25-inch profile with a wept design engineered to channel water and reduce intrusion.
The door is available in maximum panel widths of up to 5 feet and heights of up to 10 feet. A direct-set fixed panel configuration is also available, with sizes ranging up to 96 square feet. Additional features include a multi-point locking system and TPE synthetic rubber weather stripping. weathershield.com
Velux
Velux
Velux has redesigned and redesignated a number of its skylights to form the “Go Solar Initiative,” a collection of products with solar-powered functions or features. All of the products in this program—including the Solar “Fresh Air” Skylight, Rigid Sun Tunnels with Solar Night Light, and fixed or manual skylights with factory-installed solar-powered blinds—are eligible for a 26% federal solar tax credit on product and installation through Dec. 31, 2020, or a 22% tax credit in 2021. veluxUSA.com
Hunter Douglas
Hunter Douglas
The Duette Architella Honeycomb Shade system iterates on the original Duette Honeycomb Shades with a new “honeycomb-within-a-honeycomb” structure. The new shades offer more insulation than the standard Duette honeycomb product, absorb up to 70% of sound, and minimize unwanted glare or sunlight, according to the manufacturer. The shades are available in a wide array of custom fabrics, with an optional PowerView Automation system. The product’s energy performance is certified by the Attachments Energy Rating Council. hunterdouglas.com
