Windows

  • Velux America No-Leak Skylight

    New skylight line guaranteed not to leak and offers 10-year warranty.

     
  • A Collection of the Most Energy-Efficient Windows and Doors

    New glazing technology has created a generation of super-efficient windows and doors.

     
  • Lift and Slide Doors Are the Hot Trend in Patio Doors

    Sliding patio doors get a much-needed overhaul.

     
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    Stimulus Bill Causes DOE to Increase Energy Standards for Windows and Doors.

    Window Makers Brace for Tighter Energy Star Criteria.

     
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    High Performance Windows

    Window manufacturers up the ante on energy-efficient glass.

     
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    Concealed Speakers, Cool Windows, New Products

    The latest and greatest building products.

     
  • Come On In

    You hear it all the time: an attractive front entrance can increase the perceived market value of a home (by as much as $24,000, according to one study commissioned by Maumee, Ohio–based Therma-Tru Doors). Of course, no one knows just how much a buyer will actually pay for it, but one thing is certain—a beautiful entrance adds to a home's overall curb appeal.

     
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    Window and Door Sealant

    Dow Window and Door 1000 Sealant is formulated to seal window and door framework, exterior and interior trim, and finish joints and interfaces. The non-yellowing product resists moisture and mildew, and its rust inhibitor reduces the potential for corrosion at joint seals with metal components, notes the manufacturer. 866-583-2583.

     
  • Products: Smooth Surfaces / Glaze of Glory

    Fifteen years ago, before the sustainable building groundswell began in earnest, environmentally friendly products had an organic (some might say earthy) look that only the sandal-wearing hippie fringe could appreciate. If you were looking for a refined finish, you looked elsewhere.

     
  • Warm Front

    As many heating costs rise, heating a home is becoming increasingly expensive for your buyers. Good insulation and an efficient furnace or heat pump can help, but you can also give your buyers an energy-efficient supplemental heat source that will not break the bank: a pellet stove or insert.

     
 
 
 
 

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Local Markets

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Houston, TX

News and information on permits, job growth, and construction trends

 
Market Hotness
12 mos. permits per 1,000 residents4.7%
Job Growth
Annual rate last 4 quarters-3.0%
Residential Permits
YTD change vs. prior year -41%