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WINDOWS AND DOORS

SageGlass LightZone smart glass

Call it good news, bad news: Windows, providers of the biggest source of natural light and
warmth in a home, are also the biggest source of unwanted heat in the summer and lost heat
during the winter. SageGlass’s updated “smart” glass handles both situations with ease. The
company’s electrochromic product, LightZone, allows homeowners to control which sections of
a window tint during exposure to sunlight, and the degree to which it darkens. This can help
reduce the home’s overall energy load by up
to 26 percent during peak hours.
Available in sheets of up to 5 feet-by-10
feet, LightZone has three tint zones that
can be handled automatically, with pre-
programmed settings to manage light,
glare, energy use and color rendering, or
controlled manually via a wall panel or the
SageGlass mobile app. Controls can also be Overhead Door
integrated into an existing building
automation system. Thermacore
LightZone runs low-voltage electricity
through a five-layer electrochromic coating 490 Series
about 1/50th the thickness of a human hair to control the degree of tint. Applying a low voltage
darkens the coating as lithium ions and electrons transfer from one electrochromic layer to Insulated garage doors are a great way to save
another. Removing voltage, and reversing its polarity, returns the ions and electrons to their energy, as they help keep inside temperature
original layers, lightening the glass to its clear state. constant in one of the home’s least-efficient
The homeowner’s utility bill will only go down when using SageGlass. Electricity use for the locales. But they don’t always look better
windows is practically nil: It takes less electricity to operate 2,000 square feet of SageGlass than average from the outside. That’s why
than to power a single 60-watt light bulb. Overhead Door, a leading maker of
residential garage doors, has expanded its
Thermacore Collection with bi-directional
NanaWall SL73 glass wall wood grain finish options on its most-premium
insulated garage doors.
Hurricane-force winds are no friends to The Thermacore 490 Series, which features
windows. But the NanaWall Systems an R-value of 17.5—making them the most
SL73 glass wall has proved a worthwhile thermally efficient doors in the collection—now
ally. SL73 has received high ratings on offers wood grain finishes in the colors of
static and dynamic pressure water golden oak, walnut and mission oak. The 490
resistance tests, and is tested to series consists of the company’s standard
demanding standards for preventing panel (494), long panel (496) and V5 panel
water, wind and debris from entering the (497) product.
building—not only at the ground level, The embossed wood-grain texture adds
but up to 15 stories. Homeowners and beauty and sophistication to a door that is built to
business owners in hurricane-prone last with two layers of corrosion-resistant steel.
areas can enjoy their views while remaining safe and dry. Models 494, 496, and 497 meet IECC
With reinforced vertical posts or astragals down each panel side for added performance, the requirements for U-Factor and air infiltration,
glass walls pivot on and are hinged to either side of the vertical post, providing strength against ensuring a thermally efficient solution for a broad
high winds and water. The product is also floor supported, which provides extra stability during range of residential applications.
storms. High-performance raised sills prevent static and dynamic water penetration, and yield The new styles give homeowners with a
higher pressure ratings against heavy wind loads. And, specialized seals and panel design desire for stained wood doors an attractive and
provide superior wind and rain resistance, while the engineered sills prevent wind-driven water low maintenance option. Wood grain finishes
from entering the home or business. can also be paired with optional vertical or
In addition, NanaWall’s multi-point locking system includes top and bottom locking rods that horizontal windows and decorative
securely insert into the upper and lower frame to prevent vandalism and burglary once post- hardware, including handles and hinges,
storm cleanup efforts are underway. for a more-customized look.

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