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Entry points: Style, curbappeal and performance Here’s the HBSDealer Windows and Doors 2021 new product update Windows and doors remain a cornerstone of the building products industry through use in both new residential construction along with remodeling and repair projects. Here are some of the latest window and door products on the market for 2021 from several of the industry’s leading manufacturers:
Pella has introduced the new Easy-Slide Operator, providing a new way to open and close the casement and awning windows. The new hardware solution allows homeowners to easily slide the operator up to open and down to close the window, offering a much smoother operation than continuously cranking. The company was the first to introduce the FoldAway style crank for casement and awning windows in 2000. Now, Pella has developed an even simpler and aesthetically pleasing way to operate casement and awning windows. “We listened and worked carefully with our customers for feedback on how we could design something better for them,” said Nicolle Picray, brand communications and public relations manager, Pella Corporation. “Easy-Slide Operator is now available on Pella Impervia casement and awning windows. The company plans to expand the availability of Easy-Slide Operator to additional product lines in late 2021. Pella.com
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The Mezo Full-Frame Replacement System with Trimworks from Alside is a solution designed to decrease the premium price on replacement window installations. Improper replacement of vinyl windows can generate service calls resulting from water intrusion, drive up costs and result in poor-quality work that must be redone. Mezzo with Trimworks can save up to 20-40 minutes of installation time per window— reducing waste materials and eliminating the need for special equipment, training, or timeconsuming cutting and mitering. The prefabricated trim simply snaps onto the newly installed window frame. More windows can be installed per day, which means increased revenue and profitability increase. Depending on the desired look, installation time can be reduced between three to seven hours for every 10 windows installed. Along with the performance of windows installed with proper flashing and water management, the package includes Trimworks Decorative Window Accents featuring secure Swiftlock technology. Alside.com
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