Windows of Opportunity

By: Leslie Plummer Clagett (Page 6 of 6)

transparent vestibule, double hung windows

photos: Robert Benson

This transparent vestibule made of wide double-hung windows straddles the line between interior and exterior spaces.

Courtesy: Pozzi

The blue frames of these casement units from Pozzi offer a strong color contrast to the exterior walls of this home.

Courtesy: Pella

A vertical cluster of corner windows from Pella updates the cottage feel of this home.

courtesy of Anderson

Light captured through this Andersen clerestory washes the ceiling and is in turn reflected deep into the middle of the room.

Courtesy of Caradco

Clean-lined Caradco casements suit this contemporary interior and provide good ventilation while framing a midrange view.

Courtesy of Milgard

A horizontal sequence of fixed glass from Milgard takes full advantage of this beachfront site.

Courtesy of Weather Shield

This 30-degree bay from Weather Shield defines a modest buffet area while brightening the room.

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Before you decide on new windows, call for manufacturers' catalogs or do some research on their Websites to familiarize yourself with their products. Compare availability, hardware options, delivery time and product warranties. And whenever possible, visit a dealer or showroom to get a firsthand look before your contractor places an order.

Andersen Windows & Patio Doors
100 4th Ave. N
Bayport, MN 55003-1096
www.andersenwindows.com
800/426-4261

Caradco Windows & Doors
201 Evans Rd.
Rantoul, IL 61866
www.caradco.com
800/238-1866

CertainTeed
Box 860
Valley Forge, PA 19482
www.certainteed.com
800/782-8777

Crestline Windows & Doors
888 Southview Dr.
Mosinee, WI 54455
www.crestlinewindows.com
715/693-7000

Eagle Window and Door Inc.
Box 1072, 375 E. 9th St.
Dubuque, IA 52004-1072
www.eaglewindow.com
800/453-3633

Hurd Millwork Co Inc.
575 S. Whelen Ave.
Medford, WI 54451
www.hurd.com
800/2BE-HURD

Kolbe & Kolbe Millwork Co Inc.
1323 S. 11th Ave.
Wausau, WI 54401-5998
www.kolbe-kolbe.com
715/842-5666

Marvin Windows & Doors
Warroad, MN 56763
www.marvin.com
800/346-5128

Milgard Windows
965 54th Ave. E, Box 11368
Tacoma, WA 98424
www.milgard.com
800/MILGARD

Owens Corning
1 Owens Corning Pkwy.
Toledo, OH 43659
www.owenscorning.com
800/GET PINK

Peachtree Doors and Windows
4350 Peachtree Industrial Blvd.
Norcross, GA 30071
www.peach99.com
800/PEACH99

Pella Corporation
102 Main St.
Pella, IA 50219
www.pella.com
800/54-PELLA

Pozzi Wood Windows
www.pozzi.com
800/257-WOOD

Vetter Windows & Patio Doors
888 Southview Dr.
Mosinee, WI 54455
www.sweets.construction.com
800/838-8332

Weather Shield
1 Weather Shield Pl., Box 309
Medford, WI 54451
www.weathershield.com
800/477-6808

SPECIALTY PRODUCTS Hy-Lite Acrylic Block Windows
Box 2007
Beaumont CA 92223
www.hy-lite.com
800/827-3691. Acrylic block window panels

Pittburgh Corning
5681 W. Cleveland Rd.
South Bend, ID 46625
www.pittsburghcorning.com
800/624-2120. Glass block

Viracon Privacy Glass
800 Park Dr.
Owatonna MN 55060
www.viracon.com
800/533-2080

FURTHER READING Ideas for Great Windows & Doors
Sunset Books, $12.95
A good all-around reference, covering both technical and design topics

Designing With Glass: The Creative Touch
by Carol Soucek King
PBC International, $42.50
A wealth of design ideas, spanning traditional and avant-garde uses of the material. Particularly strong in architectural applications of fine-art glass

ARCHITECTS AND DESIGNERS Robert L. Harper
38 Oak Dr.
Centerbrook, CT 06409
860/767-0629

James Bischoff
49 Alcatraz
Belevedere, CA 94920
415/435-8492

Stanley Saitowitz Office
1022 Natoma St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415/626-8977