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Window Alternatives

Page - May 5, 2005
As a building material wood has inherent environmental advantages. It is a renewable resource, energy efficient, and biodegradable. Windows and siding made with wood are easy to handle, absorb sound well and tend to be easy to repair (though they require periodic painting). Timber windows are the most ecologically appropriate choice, but concerns regarding timber harvesting remain. Major advances have been made in timber window technology, which brings their energy efficiency and ease of installation well in line with the best performing PVC windows.

When purchasing wood windows and siding, the buyer should do whatever they can to insure the products are produced using sustainable forestry/environmental methods. It is important to choose wood from certified forests, where clear-cutting and other environmentally damaging techniques are not practiced. Sustainable woods usually include; Pine, Larch, Spruce and Beech or reclaimed wood. Products made of Western Red Cedar, Western Hemlock, Pacific Silver Fir, Sitka Spruce, Douglas Fir and Redwoods are suspect for non-sustainable forest products.

Wood - Windows

Company Address Phone Fax Contact Comments
A.E. Sampson & Son 171 Camden Road, Route 90, P.O. Box 1010, Warren ME 04804 207-273-4000 207-273-4006 Sales Sugar Maple, Yellow Birch, White Ash, Americaan Beech.
Crosscut Hardwoods 3065 NW Front Avenue, Portland, OR 97210 503-224-9663 503-227-4670 Sales Wildwood Hardwoods, Kane Hardwood.
Ecotimber International 1020 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley CA 94710 510-549-3000 510-549-3001 Sales Mahogany, Black Cherry, Chakte Kok, Poplar, Sugar Maple.
Algoma Hardwoords, Incorporated 1001Perry Street, Algoma WI 54201 414-487-5221 800-678-8910 414-487-3335 web SiteSales Double Hung, Picture, Sliding.
Andersen Window Incorporated 100 Furth Avenue North, Bayport MN 55003 612-439-5150 612-430-5485 SalesWeb Site Casement, Cellar, Basement, Horizontal Sliding, Roof Window/Skylight, Specialty.
Cascade Wood Products P. O. Box 2429, White City OR 97503 503-826-2911 503-826-1393 Sales Double Hung, Picture, Sliding.
Eagle Window and Door 375 East 9th Street, Dubuque IA 52004 319-556-2270 319-556-4408 Web SiteSales Awning, Bay, Casement, Cellar, Double/Single Hung, Combination.
Door Craft of Indiana 2526 N. Western Avenue Plymouth, IN 46563 219-936-2183 219-936-7433 Wood and Wood Clad, Pozzi Wood and Aluminum.
Marvin Windows P.O. Box 100, Warroad MN 56763 218-386-1430 218-386-2925 Web SiteSales Storm, Picture, Cellar, Horizontal, Sliding, Skylight, Barn, Single/Double Hung.
Weathervane Window P. O. Box 2424, Kirkland WA 98083 425-827-9669 800-634-3433 425-822-9797 Sales Casement, Cellar, Basement, Horizontal Sliding, Roof Window/Skylight, Specialty.

ABS - Windows

Company Address Phone Fax Contact Comments
Crystal Windows and Door Systems 131-T40 Maple Avenue, Flushing NY 11355 800-806-6369 718-461-0329 www.win-door.com Sales N/A
Andersen Window Incorporated 100 Furth Avenue North, Bayport MN 55003 612-439-5150 612-430-5485 Web SiteSales Casement, Cellar, Basement, Horizontal Sliding, Roof Window/Skylight, Specialty.

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