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Bob Vila
Whether replacements for existing windows or part of new construction, your home’s “eyes” to the outside world involve quite a few decisions to find the right set. Chief among them is the material for the frame and sash of your windows. Currently, two of the most popular manmade materials for windows are vinyl and fiberglass. Vinyl is actually a truncation for polyvinyl chloride, a type of plastic. Fiberglass has a base of glass that’s melted under very high heat and then pulled into extremely fine fibers, which are woven together. If intended for solid construction, such as window frames, fiberglass is impregnated with various resins so it can be molded into shape.
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Daily Herald
Gina M. Labuz was home raising five children between the ages of two and 12 when she and her husband decided to operate a business from the basement of their home. Labuz admitted she didn't know much about the company, Mid-States Glass and Metal, when her husband, Jim, brought home the books filled with the company finances. But she was determined to learn. "I learned the business by rolling up my sleeves and jumping in," said Gina. "When I started I was very excited and nervous," she said of the company that started with small projects such as installing glass doors or front windows at strip malls.
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Smart Property Investors
Australia is known for its scorching temperatures, and Australians have been known to find any way they can to try and keep cool. One preference may to be to consider air conditioners, but the installation and maintenance of these can cut into an investor’s bottom line, in addition to increasing the energy bill of tenants. However, the introduction of natural ventilation generated through louvre-styled windows can provide cooler airflows into a property. For the cooler months, shutting the louvres can stop cold air and extreme weather conditions from entering the property.
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Jamsill Guard® is an adjustable sill pan flashing designed to prevent water damage from window and door leaks. Made from high impact ABS plastic, Jamsill Guard® will not deteriorate or corrode over time. Our multi-piece telescoping design allows on-site adjustability to fit all rough openings and features sloped weep areas to help evacuate moisture to the exterior of the structure. Jamsill Guard® is bonded together on site using PVC cement, creating a one-piece sill pan flashing beneath your door or window. Click here to view our video. 
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For Construction Pros
38 states added construction jobs between March 2018 and March 2019, while construction employment increased in 29 states between February and March, according to an Associated General Contractors of America analysis of Labor Department data. Association officials said the widespread gains show demand for workers remains strong and urged federal officials to enact immigration reforms to boost the supply of qualified workers.
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Concord Monitor
As any homeowner knows, there are plenty of things that can go wrong with a house. Melting walls, though, is not usually among them. “I was standing there, watching the wall melt,” said Glen Evans, recalling when he first noticed that his new vinyl siding was being harmed by sunlight reflected from windows on a neighboring house. “It was weird.” Weird but not unique.
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USGlass News Network
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has introduced a Green New Deal for the city, which aims to reduce an additional 30% of carbon emissions by 2030, in part by introducing legislation that would ban what he calls “inefficient all-glass buildings that waste energy.” According to a release from de Blasio’s office, if the legislation passes the city will no longer allow all-glass facades in new construction unless they meet strict performance guidelines, making inefficient glass-heavy building designs a thing of the past.
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By Aki Merced
 When construction contractors do business with clients, there is a fair expectation of payment for materials, labor, and services supplied. But sometimes, a client is unable to pay due to their financial difficulties and other situations, for reasons honest and otherwise. Regardless of the circumstances, however, not getting paid will hurt any business. Construction contractors need to have a strategic approach to collecting money and preventing nonpayments from constricting their cash flow. Here are some approaches that construction contractors can use to avoid and handle nonpaying customers.
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