CertainTeed and 3M Partner to Offer Beveled Glass Alternative.Business Editors LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 19, 2004 CertainTeed Corporation and 3M have partnered to produce Prism Grid(TM), a new window application that offers the look of custom beveled glass Beveled glass is usually made by taking one-quarter inch-thick clear glass and creating a one-inch bevel on one side around the entire periphery. These bevels act as prisms in the sunlight creating an interesting color diffraction which both highlights the glasswork and provides a . Employing 3M's patented optical film technology, Prism Grid transforms the appearance of glass in a way that allows light to filter through, casting a rainbow of colors and creating the look of beveled glass at an affordable cost. Homeowners can now design their own windows using Prism Grid, as the technology can be applied to any CertainTeed vinyl, replacement or new construction window or door. While beveled glass can prove costly and difficult to keep clean, Prism Grid gives the same custom look, yet is affordable and requires virtually no maintenance. It is also highly resistant to delamination delamination /de·lam·i·na·tion/ (de-lam?i-na´shun) separation into layers, as of the blastoderm. de·lam·i·na·tion n. 1. A splitting or separation into layers. 2. and fading. Prism Grid applications combine elegance with functionality, providing a full unobstructed view. Virtually any straight-lined pattern can be utilized. Popular patterns include Colonial, Valence, Diamond, Prairie, and Jewel. "With the Prism Grid feature, homeowners can afford the custom look of beveled glass that's backed with the high quality standards both CertainTeed and 3M are known for," says Maria McDonagh-Forde, marketing communications Marketing communications (or marcom) are messages and related media used to communicate with a market. Those who practice advertising, branding, direct marketing, graphic design, marketing, packaging, promotion, publicity, sponsorship, public relations, sales, sales manager, CertainTeed Window Group. "Prism Grid is available on all CertainTeed windows and patio doors, allowing homeowners to further customize their homes." With more than 200 years of combined experience represented by CertainTeed and 3M, Prism Grid is backed by a history of quality and excellence. Prism Grid is available nationwide on all CertainTeed windows and patio doors and is being produced at CertainTeed's Corona, California Corona is a city in Riverside County, California, United States. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 124,966; a 2004 special census put the fast-growing city's population at 144,274. ,; Auburn, Washington Auburn is a city of 40,314 (2000) located in the U.S. state of Washington, in King County with some spill-over into Pierce County. Though founded before either Seattle or Tacoma (Seattle metropolitan area) had suburbs, Auburn is now often thought of as a suburb of these two cities. ; Lebanon, Indiana; and Richmond Virginia facilities. About CertainTeed Corporation In 1904, George Brown founded the General Roofing Manufacturing Company in East St. Louis, Illinois East St. Louis is a city located in St. Clair County, Illinois, USA, directly across the Mississippi River from St. Louis, Missouri. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 31,542. . A decade later, the company slogan, 'Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed' became the inspiration for the CertainTeed name. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. manufacturer of vinyl and fiber cement siding Fiber cement siding (FCS) is a building material used to cover the exterior of a house. Fiber cement is a composite material made of sand, cement and cellulose fibers. In appearance, FCS most often consists of overlapping horizontal boards, imitating wooden clapboard; other ; vinyl and composite decking, railing and fencing; vinyl windows and patio doors; residential, commercial, and mechanical insulation; residential and commercial roofing; pipe and foundation systems. Both homeowners and building professionals across the nation have grown to rely on CertainTeed for innovative, high quality, high performance products. From its humble beginnings in East St. Louis, CertainTeed has become one of the nation's largest and most well respected manufacturers of building products. CertainTeed celebrates 100 years of leading the building industry with creative advancements, insightful solutions and unparalleled dedication to service. For more information, visit www.certainteed.com. |
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