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FREE Greenbuilding Webinar: Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings, October 8, 12 pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

During this webinar, ‘Expansive Openings for Energy Efficient Settings’, you’ll uncover the features and benefits of large opening glass wall systems. Explore how architects and buil

Filed under: Doors, Windows and Openings

Keywords: Building,Windows,Doors,Openings

0 replies | 798 views | Posted on: 09/30/2020 | Last updated: 10/13/2020

GreenCE Webinar: Protect, Enhance and Maintain Glass with a High-Performance Glass Coating, February 3, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will evaluate protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a low maintenance coati

Filed under: Builders/Contractors

Keywords: High Performance Building,Glass,Windows

0 replies | 844 views | Posted on: 01/13/2021 | Last updated: 01/14/2021

An Introduction to Marvin Windows and Doors: Ultimate Signature, Modern Signature, Elevate and Essential (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


Green Builder Matt Hoots put together this introduction to Marvin Window and Doors windows with Marvin’s Regional Sales Manager Kevin Kline and Senior Project Manager Brenda Pellan-Brunk.

Filed under: Company News and Highlights

Keywords: Windows,Doors,Marvin Windows and Doors

0 replies | 10952 views | Posted on: 01/29/2021 | Last updated: 01/09/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Creating Flexible Spaces Using Vertical Openings, March 24, 12 pm EDT

by GreenCE Sustainable Design and Construction

This one-hour course will discuss vertical opening systems, how they’re built, differences in operation & typical usages for interior & exterior applications. Also, this webinar will talk about fe

Filed under: Window and Door Installation

Keywords: Vertical Openings,Windows,Doors,Vertical Operating Systems

0 replies | 1097 views | Posted on: 02/28/2021 | Last updated: 07/09/2021

Low Profile, All Fiberglass Essential Windows by Marvin (Video)

by Rate It Green Team


 

At the International Builders Show and Kitchen and Bathroom Show, Matt Hoots had the opportunity to talk with Kevin Kline of Marvin Windows about their Essential Collection.  Where th


Filed under: Fiberglass Windows

Keywords: Energy Star,Windows,Marvin Windows

0 replies | 9198 views | Posted on: 09/08/2020 | Last updated: 01/27/2023

Free Green Building Webinar: Creating Flexible Spaces Using Vertical Openings, May 26, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This one-hour course will discuss vertical opening systems, how they’re built, differences in operation & typical usages for interior & exterior applications. Also, this webinar wil

Filed under: Window and Door Installation

Keywords: High Performance Doors,Vertical Openings,Windows,Doors,Vertical Operating Systems,Window Installation

0 replies | 1373 views | Posted on: 05/04/2021 | Last updated: 05/04/2021

AIA Webinar: A Holistic Approach to Windows in Sustainable Design, December 9, 2 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

AIA Webinar: A Holistic Approach to Windows in Sustainable Design

This presentation addresses the role of windows in sustainable design, covers how buildings use energy and how efficient windows pr

Filed under: Window and Door Installation

Massachusetts Green Builders

Keywords: Design,Windows

0 replies | 871 views | Posted on: 11/23/2021 | Last updated: 11/24/2021

Free Webinar: Storm windows on the inside? A new way to save energy easily, December 8, 12-1pm EST

by Allison Friedman // Rate It Green Admin

Learn about storm windows and a new way to save energy easily.

Inside or out, the secondary window movement is picking up as we look for ways to quickly reduce energy, improve comfort and stop heat

Filed under: Other

Michigan Green Building

Keywords: Insulation,Windows,Storm Windows,Insulating Windows

0 replies | 948 views | Posted on: 11/27/2021 | Last updated: 11/27/2021

GreenCE Webinar: Protect, Enhance and Maintain Glass, February 23, 12 pm EST

by samanthaklein // Intern

This webinar will evaluate protective coatings as a solution for many common problems encountered during the life-cycle of a building. Some of the easily recognized benefits of a low maintenance

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Windows,Performance Glass,Maintaining Glass,Glass

0 replies | 943 views | Posted on: 01/20/2022 | Last updated: 01/22/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: Architectural Vertical Opening Solutions - Plus, March 24, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This course will discuss vertical operating systems to better understand their construction and the operating systems used in each type. Characteristics of various types of vertical operating systems

Filed under: Sustainable Communities and Developments

Keywords: Architecture,High Performance Doors,Windows,Vertical Opening Systems

0 replies | 1351 views | Posted on: 03/03/2022 | Last updated: 03/03/2022

GreenCE Webinar: Creating Flexible Spaces Using Vertical Openings, April 20, 12 pm EDT

by samanthaklein // Intern

This one-hour course discusses vertical opening systems, how they’re built, differences in operation, and typical uses for interior and exterior applications. Additionally, the webinar will cons

Filed under: Window and Door Installation

Keywords: Electrical System,Windows,Doors,Vertical Operating Systems

0 replies | 879 views | Posted on: 03/22/2022 | Last updated: 03/22/2022

Free Green Building Webinar: HSW Considerations for Large Vertical Openings, January 11, 12 pm ET

by samanthaklein // Intern

This one hour course will discuss flexible spaces that use large, vertical openings and their designs and customizations that can contribute to health, safety, and welfare of the building occupan

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Healthy Building,Design,Vertical Openings,Windows,Doors

0 replies | 852 views | Posted on: 12/07/2022 | Last updated: 12/09/2022

Phius Alliance Webinar: Window Comfort & Condensation Risk Calculator, January 17, 5 - 6 pm CT

by samanthaklein // Intern

The window comfort and condensation risk criterion applies to all projects, regardless of size. Use the Phius calculator to determine the requirements to ensure comfort and minimize condensa

Filed under: Webinars

Keywords: Windows,Risk Reducing Strategies,Condensation

0 replies | 1029 views | Posted on: 12/09/2022 | Last updated: 12/21/2022

European vs. American Windows - What's the Difference?

by Rate It Green Team


Have you been wondering what the difference is between European and American windows? (And have you had a European window seem to fall on you during vacation, and perhaps you panicked?) Check ou

Filed under: Doors, Windows and Openings

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,air sealing,Windows,Doors

1 replies | 1390 views | Posted on: 10/31/2023 | Last updated: 11/22/2023

Deciding When to Replace Windows

by Rate It Green Team



Thanks to GreenBuilder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. for kicking off our series on Windows and Energy Efficiency! 

In this conversation, Matt explains when it’s time to start thin



Filed under: Doors, Windows and Openings

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,air sealing,Windows,Caulking,Window replacement,Window frames

0 replies | 930 views | Posted on: 10/31/2023 | Last updated: 12/09/2023

Top Factors for Selecting New Windows

by Rate It Green Team


How do you decide what windows you need?  Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. shares some top considerations, but first he reminds us that every client, every job, every building, an

Filed under: Doors, Windows and Openings

Keywords: Energy Efficiency,Windows,Home Building,New windows

0 replies | 1097 views | Posted on: 10/31/2023 | Last updated: 11/20/2023