Simonton ProFinish Brickmould 600
Named One of 100 Best New Products of 2008

Simonton ProFinish® Brickmould 600 new construction windows have been named as one of the 100 Best New Products of 2008 by the editorial team at Professional Builder magazine. Introduced to the marketplace in late 2007, Brickmould 600 windows meet ENERGY STAR® guidelines across the nation providing maximum energy efficiency in the home.

Selected by the editors due to its advancement in technology and significant improvement to an existing product line, the Brickmould 600 series is showcased in a special supplement to the magazine’s June 2008 Annual Buyers Guide issue.

“We review thousands of products each year searching for those that truly stand out in the marketplace,” says Paul Deffenbaugh, editorial director for Professional Builder magazine. “Brickmould 600 windows caught our attention because of the energy efficiency factors for each window. And, the window series features a versatile brickmould that can also function as a J-channel for siding or brick applications.”

Intended for higher end new construction projects, Brickmould 600 windows feature optional Simulated Divided Lites in Colonial, Prairie and Perimeter styles. Builders can also order windows with 3-1/2” Flat Casing Trim installed at the factory with a 90-degree joint at the head to simulate traditional wood trim.

Additional features of the Simonton ProFinish Brickmould 600 series include:

- Standard full screens included standard with most windows
- Wide selection of styles, such as Geometrics, Picture, Awning, Casement, 3-lite Slider, 2-lite Slider and Double Hung
- Availability in white and driftwood
- Unique warranty is lifetime to the original owner and transferable once, turning it into a 20-year warranty. Glass in the windows is prorated in the warranty; first 20 years fully replaceable at 100 percent, 21 to 50 years replaceable at 75 percent and after 51 years replaceable at 50 percent.

“We’re fortunate that Simonton products consistently receive industry awards such as this prestigious ‘100 Best New Products of 2008’ award,” says Sid Spear, vice president of sales and marketing for Simonton Windows. “This type of recognition showcases to our customers and building professionals the high quality of our products and services.”

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Simonton Windows® Receives Highest Ranking in J.D. Power and Associates/McGraw-Hill Construction 2008 Builder and Remodeler Residential Window and Patio Door Satisfaction StudySM

PARKERSBURG, W. VA. – For the second time in three years, Simonton Windows® has ranked highest in satisfying builders and remodelers with residential windows and patio doors. The J.D. Power and Associates/McGraw-Hill Construction 2008 Builder and Remodeler Residential Window and Patio Door Satisfaction Study,SM has ranked Simonton as the leader in the study results. Simonton also ranked highest in a similar study conducted in 2006 by J.D. Power and Associates.

Simonton received the highest overall rating in the study compared with all other window and patio door manufacturers surveyed in evaluations of seven factors. Simonton rated among the best in five of the seven Power Circle Ratings factors, including price, product, warranty repair and service, delivery and ordering process. The study is based on responses from 2,837 new-home builders and remodelers. Each respondent evaluated up to two manufacturers of residential windows and patio doors.

“Receiving this recognition twice in three years is a truly remarkable honor,” says Mark Savan, president of Simonton Windows. “We place high value on the results of this study because of the credibility J.D. Power and Associates has in the marketplace. Our factor ratings are a strong indicator that our ongoing efforts to exceed customer expectations are having strong, positive results in the marketplace.

“Our associates at Simonton focus every day on creating custom-made windows and patio doors that are shipped in seven days or less. This study shows that builders and remodelers appreciate our dedicated efforts to provide them with top-quality products and attentive service.”

In the study, Simonton achieved an index score of 829 on a 1,000-point scale. The study also found that energy efficiency of windows and patio doors emerged as a particularly important product feature in 2008. Simonton, an ENERGY STAR® partner since 1999, offers a wide selection of energy efficiency options and features for their new construction and replacement product lines.

Simonton Windows produces ENERGY STAR qualified replacement and new construction windows and doors, including a line of impact-resistant products. The company was ranked #1 in quality in the 2007 Brand Use Study sponsored by Builder magazine and has won two consecutive Best In Class Awards for being ranked “Overall Top Rated Vinyl Window Brand” in unaided industry studies.