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What is PVC made of?
The PVC used to make vinyl windows is actually a cake mix of ingredients. What follows is a list of the basic ingredients used in the manufacturing of vinyl windows and doors in the United States. It is made up … Continue reading
Posted in PolyVinyl Chloride (PVC), Vinyl Windows
Tagged heat stabilizers, PolyVinyl Chloride, pvc, scotchbrite, uv
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Is PVC safe?
…Is PVC safe? That is a question that extreme environmental groups have been using to try to scare the public away from PVC for about 15 years. Before you read any more of this article bear in mind that I … Continue reading
Posted in PolyVinyl Chloride (PVC), Vinyl Windows
Tagged pvc, pvc resin, upvc, window science, windows
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The Tax Code Is Upside-Down
The capital gain rate of 15% is BAD for the long term strategy of America. Here’s why: a Wall Street financial investment concern can buy a company and hold it for a year and then sell it one year later … Continue reading
Posted in Construction, Window Manufacturing
Tagged business tax, construction, tax codes, window manufacturing
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Update on: The Power of Social Media
I updated the “power of social media” page. Below is the result Updated March 18, 2011 At the tail end of 2010 we sent out a company email blast to our customers introducing our 8017 to our customer base. Flippantly … Continue reading
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Future Windows
6010 Series Figure 1 1.500 OA Glass Figure 1, above has been generated by our CAD software. … Continue reading
Tax Policy, American Business and the Japan Earthquake
We are living in some very interesting times right now. In the last week, one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded in modern history hit Japan. Thousands perished and many more are likely to have difficult times. My heart and prayers … Continue reading
The White House’s race to be Green
With all the use of the same ol’ tripe about “being Green”, it’s enough to make one barf. At least that’s the way I feel. So many companies have marketed being Green that can’t even spell the word. It’s … Continue reading
Posted in Construction, Green Technology, Painted Vinyl Windows
Tagged energy star, green technology, r-5, r-7, window savings
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Please Explain Solar Heat Gain (SHGC)
Maybe you have seen the dreaded acronym SHGC. Even people in the window business get confused with this Egyptian hieroglyphic. SHGC stands for Solar Heat Gain Coefficient, but what does that mean? (For you old timers SC* =SHGC*0.87) *SC–Shading coefficient … Continue reading
Albert Einstein talks about MGM brand swing doors and vinyl windows
I have recently been introduced to the website www.xtranormal.com, with this tool it is possible to produce cheap, quick and informative videos for your marketing needs. All you have to do is pick out a basic scene and select your … Continue reading
Posted in The Business of Manufacturing
Tagged patio doors, swing doors, vinyl doors, vinyl windows
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Melting Vinyl Siding
In the past several years there has been a rather unique situation arise and that is melting siding as a result of the sun’s energy reflecting off of high performance Low-e glass windows. If you read my post on how … Continue reading