Articles

Dara Rubin Dara Rubin

A Room Without Boundaries

Let’s talk big doors. Like, really big doors. OK, huge doors. Andersen makes them so massive that they’re actually moving glass walls.

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Dara Rubin Dara Rubin

It’s Getting Hot in Here

Well, to be honest, it’s getting hot everywhere lately — inside and outside. But it’s no secret that the sun in the Southwest can be particularly brutal, especially in a structure with south- or west-facing windows. Fortunately, Andersen Professional Building Services (APBS) can help with that. 

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Dara Rubin Dara Rubin

Unveiling the Benefits of the CBUSA and APBS Alliance 

CBUSA has recently linked with Andersen Professional Building Services (APBS) to deliver unmatched benefits to builders and CBUSA members in the Phoenix area, further cementing APBS's reputation as a local leader in the construction sector.

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Dara Rubin Dara Rubin

Creative New Design Trend: Biophilic Design

An appealing new trend in home construction is biophilic design, its goal to create an environment where the home connects the homeowner to nature. Biophilic design appeals to the senses: the feel of the breeze, the aroma of plants, views of the sky and the landscape, natural lighting, the sounds of birds and other creatures.

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Dara Rubin Dara Rubin

Solar Power and Sustainability

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Arizona does not have much in the way of fossil fuel reserves. However, it does have something even better — lots of sunshine. This natural resource provides tremendous renewable energy.

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Dara Rubin Dara Rubin

Is Your Door Big Enough?

It’s not a secret that one of the main features drawing homebuyers to the Phoenix area are the views. From sweeping desert landscapes to luminous sunrises and sunsets, the area is uniquely spectacular and particularly appealing to those who want to feel a part of the natural world.

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Dara Rubin Dara Rubin

A Window to Knowledge

Windows are key features in construction that can make a huge difference in aesthetics, safety, and overall livability. Understanding the various terms that relate to them will not only help you stay compliant, but allow you to create beautiful, masterfully crafted spaces in your buildings.

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Dara Rubin Dara Rubin

How It’s Made: Fibrex® and the Andersen 100 Series

What if there were windows that would never rot, blister, peel or ever need painting? Now imagine those same windows could retain their rigidity and stability in every climate. And as long as we’re dreaming up the perfect windows, let’s make them durable and environmentally responsible.

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Dara Rubin Dara Rubin

No Remorse!

At one time or another, most of us have purchased something that was off brand, only to end up wishing we had just bought the brand-name product to begin with…

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Chris Gould Chris Gould

Let’s Go Window Shopping!

We’re not talking about looking at department store displays here. We mean shopping for actual windows. And doors.

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