2012 Hot 50 Editor Picks: Doors, Windows and Hardware

 

PPG Passive Solar Glass: Passive solar, low-emissivity glass, designed for colder climates, achieves R-5 in a dual-pane, dual-coating window. www.ppgideascapes.com

   

Zola Terrace Doors: Grand window walls are a passive-solar winner, because Thermo windows meet Passive House standards, and Zola provides all the data needed for those calculations. www.zolawindows.com

 
   

Tiltco "E70" Tilt and Turn Window: Environmentally friendly, wind- and impact-resistant, hurricane-ready windows open two ways: as happer windows for ventilation, and as casements for ease of cleaning. www.tiltco.net

 
   

Masonite "Safe 'n Sound" Interior Doors: Safe 'N Sound doors are made with wheat straw, and are formaldehyde-free and FSC-certified.  Lightweight and "green," they have good sound deadening performance. www.masonite.com

 
   

TempAssure Drapery Linings: TempAssure's drapery linings not only control light, but they also add to window R-Values.  Newer products are made from unbleached natural cotton. www.liningbyjp.com

 
   

Schlage "Nexia" Security System: New for 2012, the company will offer whole-home energy monitoring that allows homeowners to closely control their energy use.  Through a relationship with Powerhouse Dynamics, Nexia Home Intelligence delivers energy management at the circuit level.  Also, an astronomical clock can adjust lighting and shades based on sunrise and sunset times. www.nexiahome.com

 
   

Clopay "Canyon Ridge" Garage Door: The five-layer construction (steel + insulation + steel + cladding + overlay) not only offers an R-value of 19.2, but also makes the door extremely durable.  www.clopaydoor.com

 

 

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