Taylor, Mich. (July 22, 2011) - Milgard® Windows & Doors, a
Masco company, has been invited to be a product partner in the ABC
(Affordable, Buildable, Certified) Green Demonstration Home premiering
at the 2012 Pacific Coast Builders Conference (PCBC) in San Francisco.
The home will be constructed in Fall 2011 by Southern California Edison
and certified by California advanced homes program.
The ABC home uses sustainable products and cutting-edge construction
techniques for targeted net-zero energy. The Milgard Tuscany® Series
with SmartTouch® lock technology was chosen because it is
architecturally styled and engineered for comfort, energy efficiency and
ease of use.
"We are excited to be included in the integrated sustainable home,
which serves as an inspirational model for builders, architects and
homeowners" said Jim Sheehan, Milgard product manager. "Milgard is
committed to developing energy-efficient products with universal design
features - and Tuscany is an ideal choice for this innovative home."
Tuscany Series windows are built to meet or exceed ENERGY STAR®
standards in all climate zones. These windows can help reduce energy
consumption with standard SunCoat® Low-E insulating glass. For ultimate
peace of mind, they also come with the Milgard Full Lifetime Warranty,
including glass breakage coverage.
The ABC home is designed using universal design principles, making it
appealing to families of all ages and ability levels. The Tuscany
SmartTouch® lock has been recognized for its simple easy-to-use, one
touch operation that is easy to use for people of all ages. It received
the Arthritis Foundation Ease-of-Use Commendation and the Southern
California BIA 2011 50+ Council Smart Choice Award. For added peace of
mind, SmartTouch automatically locks when the window is closed and
exceeds the toughest forced entry codes.
For more information, visit milgard.com.
About Masco Corporation
Masco Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers of
brand-name consumer products for the home and family, including Behr®
paint, BrassCraft® water supply products, Delta® and Hansgrohe® faucets,
bath and shower fixtures, KraftMaid®, Merillat® and Quality™ cabinets
and Milgard® windows and doors. Masco is also a leading provider of
services that include the installation of insulation and other building
products through Masco Contractor Services and Masco Home Services. For
more information on the Masco family of brands, visit www.masco.com.
About Milgard Windows & Doors
Milgard Windows & Doors, a Masco company based in Tacoma, Wash.,
offers a full line of aluminum, vinyl and fiberglass windows and patio
doors for builders, dealers and homeowners. The company has been
recognized for manufacturing the nation's highest quality vinyl windows
six times in a yearly survey sponsored by Hanley Wood Inc., publishers
of Builder magazine. Milgard employs approximately 3,500 people
nationwide. For more information, visit www.milgard.com or call 1-800-MILGARD.
Contact
Karen Mendelsohn
Vice President - Sales & Marketing
313.792.6708
karen_mendelsohn@mascohq.com
Media Contact
Katie Feltz
MSL Chicago
312.861.5256
katie.feltz@mslgroup.com