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LINKS
All of us at Don Young Company want smart customers who
make informed decisions when it comes to windows and doors. In that spirit, we
share our favorite websites with you. Most of the sites are involved
specifically in our industry; others offer additional perspectives and resources
for consumers and small businesses. We will add to or delete from this list
periodically. Please keep us informed of sites you suggest!
Among all kind of metal materials, aluminum wins out either because its properties and performance are superior or because fabrication techniques enable the finished product to be manufactured at a competitive cost. The usage of aluminum continues to increase and expand, new markets such as the automotive sector are beginning to recognize its true unparalleled benefits. Click here to learn more:
http://www.asia-aec.org/what's_aluminum.htm
Since its beginning in 1981, the National Association for
the Self-Employed has pioneered support for micro-businesses and the
self-employed, while helping to define this important part of the American
economy.
http://www.nase.org
Fortune Magazine has a special site for small business.
They seem to update monthly, and there are useful articles from time to time.
http://www.fortune.com/smallbusiness
Entrepreneur Magazine has links to useful resources
relating to small businesses and some articles of interest.
http://www.entrepreneur.com
Inc. Magazine contains interesting links and articles for
small business.
http://www.inc.com/home
We have found examples of business forms, planning
information, and useful links from this site.
http://www.morebusiness.com
Have you ever wanted to ask somebody how something works,
but didn’t know who? This is your site. Type in block and tackle, or
insulating glass and see what you get.
http://www.howstuffworks.com/index.htm
The Vinyl Institute
is a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl,
vinyl chloride monomer, vinyl additives and modifiers, and vinyl packaging
materials. Founded in 1982, the Institute has a dual charter to promote and
protect the industry and the markets it serves.
The Aluminum Extruders Council is an international
association dedicated to helping manufacturers, engineers, architects and others
to discover why aluminum extrusion is "the better material process for
better products."
http://www.aec.org
Modern technology has produced window and door products
that offer performance un-thought of just a few years ago. Today's window
products block air infiltration, limit heat loss, reduce condensation, and
operate safely and smoothly like few other building products - until someone
installs it. The Association of Window Dealers and Installers.
http://www.awdi.com
The Texas Department of Insurance.
http://www.tdi.state.tx.us
America’s Small
Business Development Center (SBDC) Network is the Federal Government’s largest
and most productive small business management and technical assistance program.
In partnership with Congress, the SBA, our host institutions and other partners
too numerous to mention, the SBDC network has grown to serve approximately 1.25
million small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs every year. Of that
number, more than 600,000 clients receive face-to-face counseling of an hour’s
duration or longer, or group training of two hours or longer.
http://www.asbdc-us.org
United States Small Business Association.
http://www.sba.gov
Developed in
partnership with the Kauffman Foundation and the Society of American Business
Editors and Writers, the Media Resource Center is designed to help reporters and
writers covering entrepreneurship find up-to-date information.
http://www.entreworld.org
The Window and Door Magazine website links page is a
terrific resource for our industry.
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association is the
source of performance standards, product certification and educational programs
for the fenestration industry. Whether you're a manufacturer, architect, builder
or homeowner, you're sure to find information of special interest to you. Be
sure to come back often, too. You'll find out what's new in the windows, doors
and skylights world and the many ways these products bring light to life for
everyone.
http://www.aamanet.org
American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and
Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc.
http://www.ashrae.org
This is a U.S. Department of Energy site with all kinds of
state and community energy-related programs highlighted.
http://www.eren.doe.gov/buildings
Founded in 1898, ASTM International is a not-for-profit
organization that provides a global forum for the development and publication of
voluntary consensus standards for materials, products, systems, and
services. Over 30,000 individuals from 100 nations are the members of ASTM
International, who are producers, users, consumers, and representatives of
government and academia. In over 130 varied industry areas, ASTM standards serve
as the basis for manufacturing, procurement, and regulatory activities. Formerly
known as the American Society for Testing and Materials, ASTM International
provides standards that are accepted and used in research and development,
product testing, quality systems, and commercial transactions around the globe.
http://www.astm.org
The Glass Association of North America provides a forum for exchanging information and ideas, for reaching
consensus and presenting a unified voice on matters affecting the glass industry
and for developing the management and technical sophistication that is needed to
remain competitive in a constantly changing business environment.
http://www.glasswebsite.com
The
Insulating Glass Certification Council (IGCC) is a non-profit organization
jointly established in 1977 by manufacturers, consumers, specifiers, and others
concerned with the quality and performance of insulating glass units.
http://www.igcc.org
The International Code Council (ICC) was established in
1994 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a single set of
comprehensive and coordinated national model construction codes.
http://www.intlcode.org
The International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) has developed building and construction codes for more than 75 years.
http://www.icbo.org
The National Association of Home Builders is a trade association that helps promote the
policies that make housing a national priority. Since 1942, NAHB has been
serving its members, the housing industry, and the public at large.
http://www.nahb.com
National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Home
improvement is one of America's favorite pastimes. As a nation, we want to make
dramatic differences in a relatively short period of time. That's why we choose
remodeling. In fact, that is the power of remodeling - being able to change your
house into a dream home.
http://www.nari.org
Founded in 1948, the National Glass Association is the
largest trade association representing the flat (architectural and automotive)
glass industry. We represent nearly 5,000 member companies and locations, and
produce the industry's leading events and publications.
http://www.glass.org
The National Sash and
Door Jobbers Association is organized to promote the use and increased
consumption of stock millwork and related building products, including new
products; to advocate and promote the sale of such products through sash and
door jobbers; to perform such lawful functions that promote and provide for the
welfare of the sash and door jobbing industry, and in general to aid the growth
of the industry.
http://www.nsdja.com
The National
Sunroom Association is an international, member-directed trade association
dedicated to the advancement of the manufacture and construction of safe, energy
efficient and environmentally conscious sunrooms, patio rooms, and
solariums.
http://www.nationalsunroom.org
The
Safety Glazing Certification Council (SGCC) is a non-profit corporation,
established in 1971 by manufacturers of safety glazing products, building code
officials, and others concerned with public safety.
http://www.sgcc.org
Southern Building Code Congress, Inc., is a
not-for-profit organization whose primary mission since 1940 has been to develop
and maintain a set of model building codes.
http://www.sbcci.org
The Steel Window
Institute is an association of the leading United States manufacturers of
windows made from either solid or formed sections of steel, and such related
products as casings, trim, mechanical operators, screens, and moldings when
manufactured and sold by members of the industry for use in conjunction with
windows.
http://www.steelwindows.com
Vinyl by Design is an information resource for building design professionals.
By many standards, vinyl is a new building material, first
used broadly during and after World War II to meet many of the critical
infrastructure and safety needs of that time. Yet vinyl blends many attributes
of traditional materials with the advanced performance characteristics of
today's - and tomorrow's - building products. Durability, light weight, solid
environmental and fire characteristics, versatility and low maintenance
requirements are just a few of the properties that have propelled the growing
use of vinyl in the built environment.
http://www.vinylbydesign.com
The Window and Door
Manufacturers Association is a trade association representing approximately 130
U.S. and Canadian manufacturers and suppliers of windows and doors for the
domestic and export markets. Members sell to distributors, dealers, builders,
remodelers, architects, contractors and other specifiers in residential,
commercial and institutional markets.
http://www.wdma.com
Whether you're building a new home or replacing windows of
your existing home, Cardinal Glass Industries provides leading window manufacturers with the
finest energy efficient glass products in America.
http://www.cardinalcorp.com
Energy efficient choices can save families about a third on
their energy bill with similar savings of greenhouse gas emissions, without
sacrificing features, style or comfort. ENERGY STAR helps you make the energy
efficient choice.
http://www.energystar.gov
TruSeal has a
history that dates back over 30 years ago and is the largest IG sealant and
spacer system supplier in North America.
http://www.swiggle.com
National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) is a
non-profit, public/private organization created by the window, door and skylight
industry. It is comprised of manufacturers, suppliers, builders, architects and
designers, specifiers, code officials, utilities and government agencies. NFRC
provides consistent ratings on window, door and skylight products.
http://www.nfrc.org
The Vinyl Institute
is a U.S. trade association representing the leading manufacturers of vinyl,
vinyl chloride monomer, vinyl additives and modifiers, and vinyl packaging
materials. Founded in 1982, the Institute has a dual charter to promote and
protect the industry and the markets it serves.
Vinyl is often
referred to as the "infrastructure plastic," and with good reason.
More than half of all vinyl produced annually in the United States is used to
manufacture construction or furnishing products, and more vinyl is used in
construction than any other plastic. Vinyl is used so widely in the construction
industry because of its durability, easy installation and cost-effectiveness.
http://www.vinyl.org
The American Architectural Manufacturers Association is the
source of performance standards, product certification and educational programs
for the fenestration industry. Whether you're a manufacturer, architect, builder
or homeowner, you're sure to find information of special interest to you. Be
sure to come back often, too. You'll find out what's new in the windows, doors
and skylights world and the many ways these products bring light to life for
everyone.
http://www.aamanet.org
The
Energy Systems Laboratory develops and transfers energy efficiency technology
for the public benefit to enable substantial energy savings while improving
comfort and productivity.
http://eslsb5.tamu.edu
Pilkington
is a primary float glass manufacturer. We supply our glass in a non-fabricated,
non-assembled form to our customer base, who then perform any fabrication of the
glass as required (cutting of glass to the proper size, heating treating,
insulating glass, or laminating).
http://www.pilkington.com/sunmanagement
Business Trend Analysts and its technology and emerging
markets offshoot, The Leading Edge Group, are business information and research
firms providing analyses and forecasts to businesses, governments, publications
and industry.
T he Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) is a membership based, independent,
nonprofit organization of manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers and allied organizations
in the home improvement industry. Its mission is to be the authority on how people
maintain and improve their homes. HIRI accomplishes its mission through the collection
and dissemination of information on the North American home improvement industry
. F ounded in 1981 as the Do-It-Yourself Research Institute, the name changed
to the Home Improvement Research Institute in October, 1989 to reflect an expansion
in its research scope to include the professional remodeler segment of the home
improvement market. http://www.hiri.org
http://www.bta-ler.com
Over 230
representatives of the energy efficiency industry participated in the 2002 Texas
Energy Efficiency Conference held July 23, 2002. Thanks to all of the attendees
who took the time to come to this important event. Your response shows that
Texas doesn't need an energy crisis to generate enthusiasm for efficiency.
http://www.texasefficiency.com
Do you want to actually read the Texas Senate Bill #5 that
requires window codes throughout Texas? Here it is:
http://www.capitol.state.tx.us/tlo/77r/billtext/SB00005F.htm
The International Code Council (ICC) was established in
1994 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to developing a single set of
comprehensive and coordinated national model construction codes.
http://www.intlcode.org
Over 25% of energy
use in buildings is attributable to windows. Through proper window design and
selection, many problems associated with building heating, cooling, lighting,
thermal comfort and condensation can be alleviated. Enermodal works with windows
and door manufacturers to improve their product design and obtain the best
performance ratings.
http://www.enermodal.com/wimsim_index.html
Since 1994, The
Green Guide has been the premiere consumer source for practical everyday
actions benefiting environmental and personal health.
http://www.thegreenguide.com/doc.mhtml?i=ask&s=insulation
The Alliance for
the Polyurethanes Industry (API) is a business unit of the American Plastics
Council. Its members are U.S. producers or distributors of chemicals and
equipment used to make polyurethanes, or are manufacturers of polyurethane
products.
One of the fairy
tales of our time is the "R-value." The "R-value" is touted
to the American consumer to the point where it has taken a "chiseled in
stone" status. The saddest part of the fairy tale is the R-value by itself
is almost a worthless number.
http://www.monolithicdome.com/plan_design/rfairy/index.html
Homestore, Inc. is a leading supplier of media and
technology solutions that promote and connect Real Estate Professionals to
consumers before, during and after a move.
Click
here.
Remodeling Online is where remodeling professionals turn
for the latest products and design trends, industry news, business tips, how-to
information, the Cost vs. Value Report, and idea sharing with fellow remodelers.
Click here.
Bob McCay, owner of
McCay Building Company, Birmingham, Ala., says prospective home buyers with
experience -- that is, those who've already bought and sold homes -- notice
windows. "Those more knowledgeable about real estate and housing know that
windows make a difference," he says.
Click here.
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