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Pella Energy Star Rated Fiberglass Windows and Sliding Glass Patio Doors Video

Once the roof is in place, the windows and sliding patio door in the back can be installed. The windows are from a new fiberglass window line from Pella, which includes low-emissivity glass for greater efficiency. The fiberglass frames make them more resistant to extreme weather. The windows will not warp or rot in the heat or cold. Duane Putz of Pella reviews the features of the windows and glass patio door. The Pella Impervia door is made from Duracast, a fiberglass composite, and is very durable, and resistant to impact and scratches. All of the hardware is color matched to the product so it blends very nicely. It's also available in other finishes such as brass, satin nickel, and bronze. Both the upper and lower sash can be raised or lowered, providing natural ventilation. The sashes tilt inwards making it possible to clean the exterior face of the glass from the interior of the home. Pella Impervia windows are Energy Star rated in all 50 states and save the average homeowner 24 percent over single-pane wood windows. The powder coat finish over the fiberglass means there is no need to add a stain or finish to the window.

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• Pella - Impervia patio door and energy-efficient dual-sash windows

Floors, Stairs & Elevators
• Howard Brickman Consulting (Norwell, MA) - General contracting and project management

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• Water Out - Water and moisture removal from building materials and structures

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• Powers Fasteners - Siding fasteners for masonry application
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Roofing & Siding
• Azek Trimboards - Exterior cellular PVC trim
• GAF - Deck-armor breathable roof deck protection and StormGuard film-surfaced leak barrier
• James Hardie - Hardiplank fiber-cement horizontal-lap siding
• MetalRoofingWholesalers.com - Galvalume standing-seam metal roof
• The Metal Men - Galvalume standing-seam metal roof installation

Structural & Framing
• HydroLab - Moisture monitoring and mapping in new construction
• ReddiForm Inc. - ReddiForm polystyrene, snap-together insulated forms for ICF construction

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