Dubbed the “responsive house” in 1975, the concept was promoted as the Smart House for decades by the NAHB. After every Builder’s Show, when a new Smart House demonstration home was revealed, it was met with much intrigue, and perhaps a little skepticism. JLC kept tabs on the trend (for example: “Smart House Sweepstakes,” Jan. 1988; …
Fiberglass windows are now something to be reckoned with
Once a niche product, Fiberglass windows continue to become more mainstream for homeowners and remodelers. Once seen as a niche product with a small share of total U.S. window purchases, a new industry report shows fiberglass with a growing share of the window and door market. Here are five things that you should know about …