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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 The Mezo Full-Frame

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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

Therma-Tru is launching a variety of premium, on-trend products including new Classic Craft

Visionary Collection Walnut-

grained doors, direct set sidelites and a new PrismaGuard stain color, Acorn. New Classic Craft Visionary Collection Walnutgrained doors feature a striking combination of natural elements and linear engravings for geometric appeal. These new flush door styles walk the line between retro and contemporary while embracing minimalist details on a premium scale. Designed to maximize the amount of natural light in the entry, direct set sidelites feature a full pane of glass built directly into the door system frame to create an airy, open feeling in the home. Direct set sidelites can also be paired with other Classic Craft, FiberClassic, Smooth-Star, Pulse, and steel doors. ThermaTru.com

The Jeld-Wen line of ProCore doors offers a solution that many homeowners may not have considered – replacing hollow interior doors with solid doors that provide needed noise reduction in the home. “Homeowners have been spending a lot more time at home during the past year and are making a lot of home improvements,” said Kathryn Caspar, vice president of Interior Door products at Jeld-Wen. “One improvement they may not have thought of is replacing their interior doors to manage noise. Our ProCore solid-core doors reduce noise by up to 50% and are more affordable than one might think.” Jeld-Wen.com

Masonite has introduced DuraStyle exterior wood doors with AquaSeal technology, engineered to protect the natural beauty of wood doors. AquaSeal technology employs a patented process that seals the edges of wood panels and glass inserts with a clear barrier engineered to protect against water penetration, a leading cause of door failure. DuraStyle exterior wood doors are constructed with premium components and assembled by skilled Masonite employees. They are backed by a five-year limited warranty and can deliver up to 22 times the protection against water penetration compared to exterior wood doors without AquaSeal. Masonite offers DuraStyle wood doors in an array of door designs, sticking types, panel profiles, wood varieties, and glass options to meet the diverse range of residential design needs. The doors are now available through Masonite distribution partners. Masonite.com