Page 54 - Green Builder May-June 2018 Issue

Nothing wasted. Jeld-Wen’s EpicVue
Grand Entrance
Today’s doors and windows are greener, longer lasting and ever-so-classy.
BY ALAN NADITZ
OORS AND WINDOWS are two of
the easiest and least expensive ways to
emphasize environmental friendliness.
D But they’re two of the less obvious. Roofs
or solar arrays, which seem to broadcast their green
status, get a general “wow!” from homebuyers. But
not every homebuyer cracks a mile-wide smile when
they hear about the type of vinyl their living room
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glass doors and window panes extend to
the edge of the frame, allowing maximum
views and abundant natural lighting. CREDIT: JELD-WEN
windows are made of.
That’s the challenge window and door manufacturers
face, and it’s one they’re taking head on by offering
builders cutting-edge products ranging from auto-
tinting glass to accessories like germ-controlling door
knobs.
Here’s a look at the latest type of unique and extra-
green windows and doors on the market that should
be at the top of every builder’s product list.
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