Lift and slide door system

This is a beautiful lift and slide door system that View Point Windows and Doors installed in a residence in Ketchum, ID.  This sliding system allows the outdoors to seamlessly integrate with the indoors to expand you living and entertaining space.

Mr. Neruda is certified with BPI (Building Performance Institute) as a Building Analyst. He is also certified as a RESNET Home Energy Survey Professional. Additionally, Greg is a Certified Sustainable Building Advisor (cSBA) and a LEED Green Associate.

“I look at window systems differently now” states Mr. Neruda; “windows and glazing are integrated and represent a holistic part of many systems working in concert with each other in bringing occupants a healthy environment and energy efficiency, up to a net zero structure”.

“I’m pleased to see multiple trades now joined in discussions about deep energy savings in homes; which takes the dialog to a dozen energy saving improvements besides windows and doors”. “My primary goal is the comfort and health of the occupants of their home”. “This means a promise to think of people first; their indoor air quality, thermal comfort, and environmental safety”, states Mr. Neruda.

Greg is also a member of the Idaho Chapter of the USGBC (United States Green Building Council). Prior to joining Viewpoint Windows and Doors, Greg worked for several nationally recognized window companies as a Regional Sales Manager. “It’s been both fun and challenging; having dozens of brands to fit into place, instead of just one”.

Neruda also comments on how building is changing in the coming decades; “We will see energy costs rise, and we are seeing a change in residential spaces and commercial structures…Smart Homes, Smart Buildings…High Performance top to bottom and sound Building Science that can track and measure comfort and energy use 24/7″.

“I would personally enjoy living in a net zero home, says Greg…”hopefully one that I helped design”. “For me, it would include passive solar technology and renewable energy”. “Everyone I talk to wants less dependency on foreign energy products; that means we all have to start somewhere in the sustainable processes to get us there”. “And the year 2030 will be a good benchmark in our progress towards those goals,” Neruda concludes.

Greg can be reached at greg@vpwindows.com, and at Viewpoint Windows and Doors 208-854-1877

Viewpoint Windows, Doors and Hardware will promote and market Cascadia Windows from three locations in Idaho. “We are pleased about our exclusive dealer potential with Cascadia”, says Matt Barrow, owner of Viewpoint, Inc. “June will see a stronger launch of the Cascadia products at Viewpoints regional showrooms in Eastern Idaho (Teton) area, the Ketchum/Sun Valley area, which are the company headquarters, and then in the South West Idaho (Boise) area.”
 
The energy efficient qualities of fiberglass and the strength of the components allow for meeting many tough specifications not only in the residential market, but in commercial applications as well. The environmental impact (embodied energy) of fiberglass is much lower than aluminum and vinyl manufacturing.
 
Cascadia Windows are a good fit for a diverse market because of the custom fit capability and the integrated approach in how they view technical support in high performance structures. Tougher energy codes require high performance windows and glazing and Cascadia is leading in products that exceed energy codes in the U.S. and Canada. BC Business Magazine recently named Cascadia Windows as one of BC’s top 10 most innovative companies in 2012.
 
All of the window and door products feature fiberglass frames. Fiberglass frames are known to have many life-cycle advantages over traditional framing materials. Other criteria line up for fiberglass as one of the perfect building components, such as water penetration resistance, energy efficiency in low U-values, thermal performance, and span strength.
 
One of the strongest benefits for durability and long life cycles is the thermal movement relative to cladding of fiberglass and also the thermal movement relative to glass…all higher rated over aluminum, vinyl, or wood framed windows. Other notable benefits of the Cascadia Windows are the painting and refinishing ease of the window and door products…meaning many color combinations.
 
Viewpoint will have more details and product samples after June 18, 2012. Until then, please direct inquiries to www.viewpointwindows.com, or to greg@vpwindows.com. Boise location phone 208-854-1877.
 
Learn more about Cascadia Windows at www.cascadiawindows.com.
To view the recent business awards mentioned above, visit www.bcbusinessonline.ca/innovation/cascadia-windows-ltd.
Article written by Greg Neruda, Viewpoint Inc. May 2012