Glass reaches buyers in many forms: flat glass for windows and storefronts, tempered and laminated safety glass, insulated glass units, mirrors, containers, and specialty glass for appliances, vehicles, electronics and decorative work. Some companies make the raw glass itself, while fabricators cut, temper, coat and assemble it into finished products. Many businesses on this list […]
Built in a factory and moved to the site in one or more sections, manufactured homes, still widely called mobile homes, are the focus of this list. Floor plans run from compact single-section homes to multi-section designs with several bedrooms. Many builders also produce modular homes, which are built in a factory but placed on […]
Entry, interior, patio, storm, garage and commercial doors all belong in this category, along with the frames, hardware and pre-hung units that many door companies supply ready to install. Solid wood, engineered wood, steel, fiberglass and aluminum are the usual materials, and the doors end up in homes and buildings of every kind. Alongside manufacturers, […]
New construction, replacement jobs and commercial projects all draw on window manufacturers. Common styles include double-hung, single-hung, casement, sliding, awning, bay, bow and picture windows, with frames in vinyl, wood, aluminum, fiberglass or composites. Many window companies also make patio doors and offer custom shapes and sizes. Homeowners, builders and contractors usually compare energy performance, […]
