Abstract: A frame for a window or door having a panel secured thereto and a tag having a smart chip secured thereto disposed within a recess in the frame with the smart chip being hidden from the exterior of the frame. The smart chip which may be an NCF chip is structured to receive and store data and to be accessible for data access from outside of the frame by authorized sources. A related method provides the frame with a tag receiving recess, inserting the tag into the recess where it is hidden from view outside of the frame. Digital information is introduced into the smart chip with it being accessible from outside of the frame by a plurality of authorized users.

Abstract: A single hung window has a window frame, an upper fixed lite of glass secured to the window frame and a movable lower sash secured to the window frame with the lower sash being generally coplanar with the upper fixed lite of glass. Lower sash retention elements secured to opposed jamb portions are operatively associated with the lower sash to facilitate securement of the lower sash in a plurality of positions. A balance system is secured within each jamb and is operatively associated with said lower sash. The lower sash may be structured to receive a screen. The sash may be employed alone without the upper fixed lite of glass.

Abstract: A profile for a sash or frame for windows or doors has a plurality of generally T-shaped elongated weatherstripping receiving recesses, a plurality of elongated weatherstrips secured within the recesses. The weatherstrip has a polyvinyl chloride backer secured to which is acrylic pile and polyester or acrylic fin. A method of reclaiming the profile without previously removing the weatherstrips from the recesses is provided.

Abstract: A sill for a window or door has a frame and a panel with a sill frame section defining at least one hollow chamber. A fastener extends through a wall of a hollow chamber and is secured to an adjacent structural member. A plastic element is secured to an interior surface of the sill frame section. The plastic element is disposed between the head of the fastener and a first opening through which the fastener passes to resist passage of water, air and sound through the first opening and into the window and doors. A plastic element is preferably coextruded with the sill frame section. A related method is a similar jamb frame section and a head frame section.

Abstract: A sill for a window or door has a frame and a panel with a sill frame section defining at least one hollow chamber. A fastener extends through a wall of a hollow chamber and is secured to an adjacent structural member. A plastic element is secured to an interior surface of the sill frame section. The plastic element is disposed between the head of the fastener and a first opening through which the fastener passes to resist passage of water, air and sound through the first opening and into the window and doors. A plastic element is preferably coextruded with the sill frame section. A related method is a similar jamb frame section and a head frame section.

Abstract: An integral energy collector and charging system is provided in windows, associated screens and doors so as to facilitate harvesting of solar energy through solar energy collectors. Unique distribution channels for employing such energy to charge storage batteries which, in turn, provide energy to power outlets. The power outlets may be accessed in order to charge various types of devices. The system is employable with a wide variety of window and door constructions. In other embodiments, systems are provided which are independent products not portions of window or door systems or necessarily part of the building structure. Some embodiments contemplate systems not involving windows or doors, but which are securable to exterior walls and floors, such as post caps, deck boxes, wedges and foot pegs.

Abstract: An insertion mask (10) for installing weather strip (12) in the pockets (106 and 108) of an extrusion (14). The mask (10) includes a guide block (16) that defines an internal passageway (18). Roller blocks (82 and 88) are secured to guide block (16) and rollers (96 and 102) are rotatably connected to roller blocks (82 and 88). Rollers (96 and 102) force the weather strip (12) into the pockets (106 and 108) as extrusion (14) passes through the insertion mask (10).