Category: Functional

Atrium R-5 Window - The SUPER Energy Star Window

Sometimes we just can't see the forest through the trees.  Last June I wrote a post that proves that point so clearly. I wrote how the industry was not impressed with the Fed's push on something called the R-5 window and how we also were looking for a "S… more »

Window industry wants "Super" Energy Star

One of our industry magazines did a survey regarding Energy Star and the results were fascinating to me.   more »

Some projects are just heart warming experiences

Working with the Rogue Valley Community Development Corporation is always a heart warming experience.  In the same vain as Habitat for Humanity, the RVCDC model is based on new home owners putting in sweat equity.  They get to know their neighbors in way… more »

The EPA and It's all for "The Kids"

We've been watching and waiting on the Environmental Protection Agency for the past year as they progressed further towards regulating the remodeling segment of the construction industry.  In order to protect "the kids" from the negative affects of lead … more »

New Energy Star Requirements for 2010

The Department of Energy has been dragging their feet for a few years on this one. As I've mentioned before even our Congress beat them to the punch on energy efficient windows in the Stimulus Bill back in February.The DOE has released it's final criteri… more »