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As 2020 comes to a close, AWDI would like to wish its members, partners and other industry professionals a safe and happy holiday season. As we reflect on the past year for the industry, we would like to provide the readers of the AWDI Insider a look at the most accessed articles from the year. Our regular publication will resume Wednesday, January 6.
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5 things to know about the new coronavirus paid leave law
Construction Dive
From March 25: U.S. small businesses and their employees are living through unprecedented times. As the COVID-19 epidemic continues, many are concerned with the day-to-day as state and local governments close or otherwise restrict business operations to halt the spread of the disease.
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Solar breakthrough could be a game changer for energy efficiency
Oil Price
From Oct. 29: Until a few years ago, carbon capture was an industry darling, popping up in headlines and meeting notes across the energy sector as the new it thing for lowering carbon footprints and making the fossil fuels industry most climate friendly while still dominating the global energy mix.
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The year ahead in vinyl windows
Building Products Digest
From Jan. 8:
As we enter the third decade of the 21st century, window and sliding glass door shoppers have spoken—and they want vinyl. Lots of vinyl. They also want bigger, greener, stronger and darker products.
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6 things to know about window flashing
Bob Vila
From Jan. 29: During the construction, a builder will take many precautions to protect a house from water damage, and one of the most important is the installation of window flashing—thin material that prevents water from seeping in around a window.
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Top Notch Distributors is your one-stop-shop for door hardware, whether it be residential, commercial, or electronic access control. Since 1975, Top Notch has been the leading provider of architectural door hardware products to dealers throughout the U.S. Top Notch exceeds customers’ expectations with integrity, knowledge, and the drive to provide the best service. Click here to learn more!
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Noise-cancelling smart window blocks street dim
IEEE Spectrum
From July 15: During hot weather, it’s nice to open a window to let in a breeze. Maybe not, though, if the window also lets in a cacophony from cars and trucks roaring past.
Street noise is a nuisance, a health hazard, and often cited as a reason to abandon the city for the quieter pastures.
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How to digitally market appropriately and compassionately during the COVID-19 pandemic
By Lisa Mulcahy
From April 1: You want to stay in touch with you customers during the COVID-19 crisis but you're acutely aware of the fact that a communication misstep can derail that good intention. Digital or social media brand messages that look opportunistic, insensitive or tone-deaf at this time could indeed be a deal-breaker for many consumers and decision-makers now and may be very difficult to recover from when sales conditions normalize down the line.
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How to find the best smart window air conditioner
C Net
From May 27: Whether it's an upstairs office that gets stuffy in the summer or your whole apartment that has no central air, a window air conditioning unit can make a hot space livable. And in 2020, retrofit AC units come with all sorts of quality of life features that the appliances of yesteryear never dreamed of.
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Should I choose vinyl or fiberglass windows?
Blue & Green
From April 22:
Have you just bought a house recently, or are you considering replacing windows? Then this article is for you! You will get to know what materials windows are made, all their advantages and disadvantages, the most popular manufacturers and pricing. Enjoy reading!
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