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WINDOWS & WINDOW hardware
Marvin Windows and Doors
www.marvin.com
Manufacturer of all-wood & clad-wood windows & doors: round top, oval, casement & double hung; custom shapes & historic window replication; dual durometer, bulb & leaf weatherstripping; numerous design choices & glazing options.
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arts & crafts specialties
Crafstmen Hardware
www.craftsmenhardware.com
Custom fabricator of Arts & Crafts-style lighting & copper hardware: chandeliers, sconces, lanterns & building-mounted fixtures; knobs, escutcheons, locksets, hinges, door knockers, doorbells, levers & drapery hardware; grilles.
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columns & capitals
Goodwin Associates
www.goodwinassociates.com
Supplier of interior & exterior architectural building products: columns, capitals, balustrade systems, moldings, domes, medallions, metal ceilings & more; polyurethane, wood & fiberglass; stock & custom.
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conservatories & sunrooms
Oak Leaf Conservatories
www.oakleafconservatories.com
Designer, custom fabricator & installer of authentic British conservatories, orangeries, garden rooms, roof lanterns, pool/spa enclosures & glass domes: handcrafted in England; mortise-&-tenon construction; premium-grade mahogany.
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doors & door hardware
E.R. Butler & Co.
www.erbutler.com
Manufacturer of Early American door, window & furniture hardware: 19th-century shell-shanked crystal, porcelain & wood trimmings; brass, bronze, nickel-silver & wrought iron; custom-plated & -patinated finishes; restoration work.
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shutters & shutter hardware
Vixen Hill
www.vixenhill.com
Manufacturer of blind-pocketed & teak-pegged shutters: custom sizes in more than 40 styles; louvered & paneled; shutter hardware.
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Period Garages & Garage Doors
Hahn's Woodworking Company
www.hahnswoodworking.com
Manufacturer of wood garage & carriage-house doors & traditional swing-out & sliding barn doors: clear mahogany, Spanish cedar & other species; true-divided-lite windows; custom wood entry doors; restoration services.
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Exterior molded ornament
Stonex Cast Products
www.stonexonline.com
Supplier of cast-stone architectural products: baluster & rail systems, quoins, window sills & surrounds, wall copings, splash blocks, pier caps, planters, furniture & more; 7 styles of balusters; curved railings.
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balustrades
Haddonstone
www.haddonstone.com
British- & U.S.-based manufacturer of landscape ornament & architectural cast stonework: mantels, fountains, gazebos, balustrades, sculpture, columns, capitals, porticoes, cornices, molding, trim, molded panels & more; custom components.
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porches, decks & porch parts
CorrectPorch
www.correctporch.com
Manufacturer of tongue-&-groove composite porch flooring; combines the traditional look of wood with durability & low maintenance.
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siding
The Wood Factory
www.period-homes.com/brochure/woodfc.htm
Manufacturer of historically correct Victorian millwork: interior & exterior doors & stair parts; screen doors, porch posts, newel posts, rails, balustrades, brackets, capitals, custom mantels, siding & gazebos.
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Benches & Garden Furniture
Rossato Giovanni
www.vicenzastone.com
Supplier of Vicenza-stone hand carvings: classic statues, fireplaces, consoles, columns, benches, balls, pineapples, balustrades, fountains, gazebos, pergolas, planters, urns, vases, standard & custom sculpture & more.
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fences & gates
Fine Architectural Metalsmiths
www.iceforge.com
Custom fabricator of ironwork: restoration & refitting; lighting, arbors, fences, fireplace tools & more; forged iron, stainless steel, aluminum & forged & fabricated bronze; hand- & hot-forge work; patination; design through installation services.
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sculpture & garden ornaments
Florentine Craftsmen
www.florentinecraftsmen.com
Manufacturer of ornamental metalwork & stonework: garden elements, gazebos, treillage, sculpture, tiered & wall fountains, urns, columns & more.
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fountains & water features
Texas Carved Stone
www.texascarvedstone.com
Custom fabricator of hand-carved ornamental elements: columns, mantels, fountains & sculpture; exterior carved ornament; Texas & Indiana limestone; any period or style.
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planters & urns
Historical Arts & Casting, Inc.
www.historicalarts.com
Designer & custom fabricator of ornamental metalwork: benches, columns, balustrades, lighting, gazebos, grilles, doors, windows, skylights, range hoods & more; cast iron, bronze, aluminum & wrought iron/steel; many styles; restoration services.
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landscape & garden specialties
Old Carolina Brick Co.
www.handmadebrick.com
Manufacturer of handmade brick, pavers & fireplace fronts: 12 styles of pavers; special shapes, glazed headers & arches; fired with coal to provide bisques & unique colors; custom sizes in any quantity; restoration.
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exterior lighting
Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights
www.bevolo.com
Fabricator of hand-riveted, antique-copper, natural-gas, propane & electric fixtures: Colonial, Victorian, turn-of-the-century & Mediterranean styles; restoration.
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Stone, Brick & Masonry
The Belden Brick Co.
www.beldenbrick.com
Manufacturer of brick: variety of colors, textures, sizes & stock & custom shapes; color matching; jack arches, water tables, bullnoses, coping caps, pavers, face brick, brick sculpture & more.
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Window Replacement Options
Whether governed by existing frame conditions or an aesthetic decision, consumers now have a full range of window replacement options at their disposal. "With continued advances in technology and product design, the entire replacement process has moved well beyond what it once was," explains Lou Manfredini, a home improvement expert for NBC-TV’s "Today Show" and host of a call-in radio show on WGN-AM in Chicago.
Manfredini offers the following information to help homeowners choose the right replacement window option for their remodeling project:

OPTION ONE: INSERT
Need
Fast, efficient and economical, with no finishing required, insert replacements can be used when your existing window frames are in good condition, but the sash needs replacement.
Solution
The Clad Ultimate Insert Double Hung replacement window from Marvin Windows and Doors improves the comfort, convenience and craftsmanship of your original double-hung windows. The window installs neatly into your existing window frame, saving you labor and material costs associated with removing and replacing interior trim or siding and/or repairing wallpaper or plaster.

OPTION TWO: FULL-FRAME
Need
The full-frame method is appropriate when your entire window has deteriorated and needs replacement or if you are seeking an entirely new appearance for your home. With full-frame replacement, the entire window is replaced.
Solution
Full-frame windows are available in an extensive variety of styles, sizes and shapes. There are several good players in the business, each of which manufactures windows with different styles and materials designed to meet your needs. But besides looking at the product, pay careful attention to the people representing it.

OPTION THREE: SASH
Need
Consider a new sash when your existing window frame is in good condition but the sash is not operating well or lacks thermal performance. Replacing the sash is a good way to revise the look of old windows without the same installation time and cost as a typical whole window replacement.
Solution
Sash replacement kits are an inexpensive solution for improving your existing window’s operation, performance, aesthetics and thermal efficiency while providing a tilting sash to make the chore of cleaning windows easier.
To receive a free DVD on replacement window options, please call Marvin Windows and Doors at (888) 537-8268 or visit
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