Skylights Warm to Sunny Forecast

Slightly rising demand for residential skylights was one of the few bright spots in a new study of the U.S. market for windows and doors by the Window & Door Manufacturers Association and American Architectural Manufacturers Association.

Demand for residential skylights rose 27o from 2010 to 2011. The increase was driven heavily by the continued strength of remodeling and replacement activity, which now represents more than 807o of the residential skylight market. For 2O12, the market is expected to grow 6Vo over all. Forecasts indicate continued growth through 2015.

The demand for prime windows, however, continued to remain slow in 2011, following housing activity in general, after falling from peak volumes in 2006. The demand for win- dows in new housing decreased by 27o in 2011, though remains slightly ahead of 2009 levels. Demand in 2Ol2 is expected to increase further as the housing recovery begins to gain momentum.

Meanwhile, remodeling and replacement windows fell by nearly 12Vo vercus 2010. In total, the residential window market decreased 9Vo.

Little change in the segmentation for interior door material types is expected over the next five years. However, significant volume is expected to return to the entry and interior door market as new construction rebounds.

Further, nonresidential construction declined slightly in 201l, tempering growth in the nonresidential entry and interior door categories.

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Investment Group Parts With Northwest Timberlands

Forest Capital Partners has sold its entire timber portfolio of 1.88 million acres.

The timber investment management group has been the primary supplier of logs to the Boise Cascade mills in La Grande and Elgin, Or., after purchasing Boise Cascade's 2.2 million acres of timberland in 2005. Hancock Timber Resource Group, Boston, Ma., acquired 573900 acres in Oregon, 264,000 in Washington, 138,000 in Idaho, and 376,000 in Louisiana.

Molpus Woodlands Group, Jackson, Ms., purchased 138,000 acres in Idaho, 286,000 in Minnesota, and 110,000 in Louisiana.

Ace Launches Mini Format

Ace Hardware Corp. has launched an "Express" customized merchandising format designed for stores with 5000 sq. ft. or less, which will allow the company to grow in markets that can't accommodate additional fullsize retail locations.

"At this time, there are nearly 400 successful Ace Hardware retail locations operating with less than 5000 sq. ft., and the consistent high performance of these stores proved we had an incredible opportunity to create a specialized, smaller-format Ace retail model," said Mike Berschauer, director of retail development. "Essentially, we're providing the same top-notch brands and exceptional customer service, but just in a smaller space."

Ace says that the new format is ideal for the following retail situations:

Store within a store: Integrates a grocery or paint store with Ace Hardware merchandise and services and operates seamlessly as one retail location.

Annex locations: A current Ace retailer opens a smaller branch store near a main retail location to increase profitability and provide helpful service to more consumers.

Rural markets: The owner of a farm or ranch supply store adds a smaller format store to fulfill the home improvement needs of the area.

Urban markets: A retailer in a metro area opens a smaller unit that optimizes available space and provides a convenient shopping experience for urban consumers.

Green Homes Fetch More

Pro-conservation consumers are willing to pay 9Vo more for green-certified homes, according to a new study from the University of California.

The researchers examined 1.6 million home sales in California between 2007 and early 2012. Not surprisingly, they found that consumers in areas with higher hybrid-auto registrations were more likely to pay a premium for green-certified

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A coated glass facer offers microbial mold resistance, and it has approved wind uplift ratings from FM l-60 ro FM 1-210.

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Look of Stone Veneer

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Replacement Windows

Asure replacement vinyl windows and patio doors from Simonton Windows are available in a range of sizes and styles.

A two-stepped sill design offers better resistance to water and air infiltration, as does patented Lap-Lok weatherstripping. The reverse brickmould frame can be ordered in either white or tan.

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