Vinyl Building Materials Provide 'Extreme Makeover' for Tornado VictimsJOPLIN, Mo., Jan. 12, 2012 – The series finale of ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” will feature vinyl windows, doors, fencing, and siding on homes for tornado victims.
NuCedar Mills® Expands Line with Innovative PVC ShinglesCHICOPEE, Mass., March 30, 2011 – NuCedar Mills, Inc. displayed its innovative R & R shingles and shingle panels milled from cellular PVC at the 2011 International Builders Show in January.
New Vinyl Siding Provides Natural Looking Cover for HuntersFREMONT, Ohio, April 23, 2009 – A new vinyl siding product provides realistic looking camouflage structures for outdoor enthusiasts.
Up Against The Wall! Vinyl Art Brings Personalized Pizzazz to the HomeFRESNO, Calif., April 21, 2009 – A growing number of innovative companies provide vinyl wall lettering and artwork to homeowners interested in making a statement.
Vinyl Windows Restore Look, Function to 1940's Housing DevelopmentARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 20, 2009 – Kolbe's vinyl windows have been chosen for a historic renovation of Westover, a 70-year-old garden style apartment complex outside Washington, D.C.
Uplifting Vinyl Cladding Program Renews Michigan HomesMUSKEGON, Mich., Oct. 24, 2008 – An urban renewal program run by Muskegon, Michigan, offers free vinyl cladding to qualified homeowners.
Vinyl Windows Used in 1st Iowa Habitat for Humanity 'Green' HomeDES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 22, 2008 – The first environmentally friendly Habitat for Humanity home in Iowa will feature vinyl windows supplied by Pella.
Shower Curtains Declared HarmlessARLINGTON, Va., June 12, 2008 (VNS) – Decades of research and use prove that shower curtains made of vinyl are safe, effective and deserve their popularity, the Vinyl Institute said this morning.
'Curb Appeal' Upgrades, Energy Efficiency Promise Best Return for Home SellersARLINGTON, Va., May 27, 2008 (VNS) – Curb appeal projects, including vinyl siding and new windows, help homes stand out from the competition, the Wall Street Journal reports.
Stronger PVC Windows Qualify for Use in Florida High-RisePORT RITCHIE, Fla., May 19, 2008 (VNS) – New storm-resistant vinyl windows are strong enough for high-rise buildings in Florida, where before only aluminum windows met the wind and water loads.
New American Home Showcases Vinyl, CPVC Products ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 27, 2008 (VNS) – From windows to pipes and sprinkler systems, vinyl and chlorinated PVC (CPVC) products are showcased in the 2008 New American Home, built especially for the International Builders’ Show held here earlier this month. The house is filled with ideas and innovations to inspire the thousands of builders and designers attending the show.
Ultra-Low-Maintenance PVC Decking Debuts at International Builders ShowORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 13, 2008 (VNS) – New lines of vinyl/PVC decking that are easier than ever to care for debut today at the International Builders Show, largely in response to consumer demand for low-maintenance decks that keep their looks longer. The show, which runs through Feb. 16, is the world’s largest annual light construction convention.
Increasing Demand for Recyclable Vinyl Wallcoverings LOUISVILLE, Ky., Feb. 11, 2008 (VNS) – Last year, LSI Wallcovering, a privately owned company here, closed the recycling loop for vinyl wallcovering by becoming the first operation in North America to collect old product and recycle it into a new line of vinyl wallcoverings.
Vinyl 'House of the Future' is Energy Efficient, Easy to MaintainBOSTON, Nov. 5, 2007 (VNS) – An exciting new home design featuring creative architectural uses of vinyl has been attracting keen interest at the National Design Triennial at the Institute of Contemporary Art here.
PVC Increasingly Popular for 'High-End' DeckingARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 2, 2007 (VNS) – The leading industry weekly, Plastics News, reports that PVC is becoming increasingly popular with manufacturers for high-end decking systems.
DC Fire Underscores Need to Replace Aging Water PipesWASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 9, 2007 (VNS) – Fire destroyed a condominium last week in the Adams Morgan section of the city as firefighters were unable to draw enough water from the local hydrants to fight the blaze. The hydrants were connected to narrow, antiquated water mains, some dating from the late 1800s.
Growing Demand for 'Cool' Vinyl RoofingARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 23, 2007 (VNS) – Nationwide demand for vinyl roofing is “growing by leaps and bounds,” according to industry experts, who say that demand for reflective white vinyl “cool roofs” has soared in the past five years as California and other states adopted codes encouraging the use of reflective materials.
Vinyl Flooring’s 'Green' Credentials Found SuperiorLONDON, July 13, 2007 (VNS) – Vinyl flooring has superior “green” credentials to most alternatives, including so-called natural flooring, according to an article in the July 10 issue of the UK publication, “What’s new in building.”
Homeowners Select Vinyl Decks for Safety, DurabilityARLINGTON, Va., May 11, 2007 (VNS) – May is Deck Safety Month – and homeowners are increasingly turning to vinyl decks and railings for safety, as well as durability and ease of maintenance, according to the Vinyl Institute here.
Experts Prefer Vinyl Lining for Summer’s PoolsCHICAGO, May 3, 2007 (VNS) – With summer just ahead, municipal pools all over the country are being renovated and improved – with new vinyl lining systems.
Vinyl Windows a Hit at International Builders Show ORLANDO, Fla., March 30, 2007 (VNS) – Vinyl-framed windows were showcased at the 2007 International Builders Show in Orlando in a unique demonstration project: A two-story, 2,700-square-foot “First in the Future” house.
Recycling Vinyl Siding Found Easy and Economical TORONTO, Ontario, March 29, 2007 (VNS) – When a Canadian company stripped the vinyl siding from 275 houses being demolished on a military base, it was able to salvage 100 percent of the siding and then deliver it all to recyclers, saving many thousands of dollars in landfill fees and avoiding the landfill.
Homebuilders Call for Flexibility in Green Building WASHINGTON, D.C., Feb. 21, 2007 (VNS) – Energy efficiency is a major focus for home buyers and homebuilders, but a one-size-fits-all green building standard is not the answer, the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) told a Senate panel last week. Speaking for the association, Alaska homebuilder Jack Hébert said, “Only flexible, locally grown green building programs can adequately take local issues, architecture, weather, and geographical differences into account.”
Manufacturers Boost Production to Meet Demand for Vinyl Windows, Frames ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 14, 2007 (VNS) – Two of the nation’s leading window manufacturers – Andersen and Pella – announced that they are boosting production of vinyl windows to meet increasing public demand.
Victory for California Consumers, Homebuilders ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 30, 2007 (VNS) – The Vinyl Institute today welcomed California’s approval of CPVC (vinyl) pipe for residential plumbing as “a major victory for California consumers.”
Vinyl Home Improvements Pay Off ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 23, 2007 (VNS) – Vinyl replacement windows and siding are among the top home improvement projects for recouping costs at resale, according to Remodeling Magazine’s annual Cost v. Value Report.
Vinyl Shutters Save Energy, Reduce CostsWASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 5, 2007 (VNS) – In a widely distributed online report, noted housing expert and author John C. Baker urges homeowners to install vinyl blinds and indoor shutters to save energy and reduce costs.
Vinyl Furniture, Upholstery and Wall Coverings Emerge as Design TrendLOS ANGELES, Dec. 21, 2006 (VNS) – Vinyl – the material best known for classical recordings, weatherproof siding and energy saving windows – is now coming into fashion for high-end interior designers, according to a new generation of East and West Coast designers.
Demand Soars for Christmas Trees of Recycled VinylCHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 28, 2006 (VNS) – Americans are ordering more vinyl Christmas trees this year than ever before, according to the Arlington, VA-based Vinyl Institute.