In a phrase – we build and put on the market Excellence. That’s our dream – from the plant floor to the sales contract. And since AMI is vertically integrated, we have the distinct benefit of knowing first-hand what goods and services consumers need. Our business model targets professional contractors, remodelers, builders and architects, supplying them the products and support needed to foster their success while enlightening and providing homeowners throughout the United States and Canada.
Our Manufacturing Groups, with engineering and manufacturing facilities in both countries, continue to guide the industry with innovative products that set our brands apart
Company-owned distribution, through our Supply Center Organization, links us directly to professional contractors, builders and other wholesale buyers and specifiers throughout North America – a highly unique competitive advantage. Bringing it all together is a dedicated Corporate Group providing comprehensive leadership and support – from human resources and engineering, to accounting and marketing – and everything in-between. Excellence in People. Excellence in Products. Excellence in Support.
Every Alside product, from our extensive selection of residential siding and window products to our fencing, railing and insulation, is designed to combine a lifetime of beauty and performance with low maintenance.
Alside products are designed to improve the enjoyment of your home, as well as its value. Whether you are remodeling, restoring a historic home or building a new one, you can create distinction and appeal with the colors, styles and features only Alside can offer.
We've been the innovator in low maintenance exteriors since 1947. Our products feature proprietary ingredients and engineered designs for vinyl replacement windows performance, durability and appearance you won't find anywhere else.
Gentek Building Products serves more than 25,000 customers throughout North America and has manufacturing plants located in both the United States and Canada.
A member of NAHRO, Revere provides builders, architects and remodelers with all the technical information needed to precisely specify Revere products. We’ve engineered our complete line to make installation faster, decreasethe number of callbacks and provide the long-lasting beauty that your clients desire most.
A New Construction Window Designed for Ultimate Performance in Any Environment
Your home is probably your most prized possession. It is a reflection of your lifestyle as well as your personal style and taste. The "comforts-of-home" has always referred to the serene feeling of having somewhere to retreat to at the end of a long day, or at the end of a long trip. It is a place where you can be yourself, and surround yourself with the things that best reflect your personal style.
The products you choose for your home are not only a reflection of your personal style, you also want products that are long-lasting, energy efficient and easy to care for. Alpine window products from Alside are designed to meet the needs of the most discernable homeowner. With an incredible selection of shapes and styles, the Alpine window offers unlimited design opportunities. It offers an energy saving product that can help to decreaseyour heating or cooling requirements, regardless of season or location. And lastly, the Alpine window can provide you with the freedom from maintenance that will allow you more time to do the things that are really important to you.
Cleaning
In order to keep windows and doors in pristine condition, caution must be used to avoid damage after installation. When cleaning windows and glass, you should always use mild soap and water. Solvents, acids, or abrasives should be avoided as they can cause damage. For stubborn stains on vinyl, you may use a pumice cleaner such as a white colered "soft scrub." Be sure to wash off with soap and water. To clean the glass, use a soft, clean, grit-free cloth and mild soap or detergent and remove liquid by wiping dry, or using a clean squeegee. Keep balances; weatherstripping; hardware and window tracks clear of debris and dirt and weep holes (if applicable) open and clear of obstruction.
Installing vinyl replacement windows is one of the best investments you can make in your home. By replacing your home windows you can save monthly on your heating and cooling costs, and add curb appeal with an improved visual appearance. Vinyl windows can add to your home's resale value. Unattractive windows can be a deal-killer for even the most beautiful home. It almost stopped us from buying our current house. Figures vary, but some studies show that new vinyl windows can add $20,000 - $30,000 to a home's asking price. When it comes to replacement windows, you have a big task ahead of you. To help you make a right choice we have compiled this list of largest window manufacturers in US and Canada.
AAMA. American Architectural Manufacturers Association. A national trade association that establishes voluntary standards for the window, door, storefront, curtain wall, and skylight industries.
Argon. An inert, nontoxic gas used in insulating glass units to reduce heat transfer.
Double glazing. In general, two thicknesses of glass separated by an air space within an opening to improve insulation against heat transfer and/or sound transmission.
Gas fill. A gas other than air, usually argon or krypton, placed between window or skylight glazing panes to reduce the U-factor by suppressing conduction and convection.
Glazing. The glass or plastic panes in a window, door, or skylight.
Insulating glass. Two or more pieces of glass spaced apart and hermetically sealed to form a single glazed unit with one or more air spaces in between. Also called double glazing.
Jamb. A vertical member at the side of a window frame, or the horizontal member at the top of the window frame, as in head jamb.
Krypton. An inert, nontoxic gas used in insulating windows to reduce heat transfer.
Laminated glass. Two or more sheets of glass with an inner layer of transparent plastic to which the glass adheres if broken. Used for safety glazing and sound reduction.
Lite. A window; a pane of glass within a window. Double-hung windows are designated by the number of lights in upper and lower sash, as in six-over-six. Also spelled informally light.
Low-emittance (Low-E) coating. Microscopically thin, virtually invisible, metal or metallic oxide layers deposited on a window or skylight glazing surface primarily to reduce the U-factor by suppressing radiative heat flow. A typical type of low-E coating is transparent to the solar spectrum (visible light and short-wave infrared radiation) and reflective of long-wave infrared radiation.
Nailing fin. An integral extension of a window or patio door frame which generally laps over the conventional stud construction and through which nails are driven to secure the frame in place.
NFRC. National Fenestration Rating Council.
Pane. One of the compartments of a door or window consisting of a single sheet of glass in a frame; also, a sheet of glass.
R-value. A measure of the resistance of a glazing material or fenestration assembly to heat flow. It is the inverse of the U-factor (R = 1/U) and is expressed in units of hr-sq ft-°F/Btu. A high-R-value window has a greater resistance to heat flow and a higher insulating value than one with a low R-value.
Sash. The portion of a window that includes the glass and the framing sections directly attached to the glass, not to be confused with the complete frame into which the sash sections are fitted.
Screen. Woven mesh of metal, plastic, or fiberglass stretched over a window opening to permit air to pass through, but not insects.
Sill. The lowest horizontal member in a door, window, or sash frame.
Single glazing. Single thickness of glass in a window or door.
Sliding glass door. A door fitted with one or more panels that move horizontally on a track and/or in grooves. Moving action is usually of rolling type (rather than sliding type). Also called gliding door, rolling glass door, and patio sliding door.
Storm windows. A second set of windows installed on the outside or inside of the primary windows to provide additional insulation and wind protection.
Triple glazing. Three panes of glass or plastic with two air spaces between.
Warm-edge technology. The use of low-conductance spacers to reduce heat transfer near the edge of insulated glazing.
Weatherstripping. A strip of resilient material for covering the joint between the window sash and frame in order to reduce air leaks and prevent water from entering the structure.
