(Simonton Windows Launches New Asure Product Line) COLUMBUS, OHIO - Simonton Windows, one of the nation's leading suppliers of quality vinyl windows and patio doors, has introduced the new AsureTM line of energy-efficient replacement windows and patio doors. Designed to maximize the amount of natural daylight that enters the home, Asure products are available in Double Hung, Slider, and Picture window styles, along with a variety of popular geometric styles and patio doors. "Input from both consumers and remodelers helped us design this new product line that includes a larger viewing area and sightline," says Gary Pember, vice president of marketing for Simonton Windows. "The re-designed frame and modified sash on these units allow more light into the home. This allows homeowners to connect more with nature and ‘bring the outdoors inside' their homes." Available nationwide, Asure windows feature a two "stepped" sill design for better resistance to water and air infiltration. Simonton's patented Lap-Lok® Meeting Rail and thick fin seal weatherstripping also help ensure a tight seal against wind and rain. The sill "chambers" are uniquely designed for added strength and durability, providing peace-of-mind to homeowners investing in these replacement windows.

Energy-Efficiency and Aesthetic Appeal Simonton Asure windows can be ordered with design pressure (DP) ratings of up to 50. The new window incorporates a triple-stepped sill when DP ratings from 35 to 50 are selected. Asure products meet ASTM and AAMA Gold standards when installed according to manufacturer's instructions. Asure windows and patio doors can also be ordered to meet ENERGY STAR® criteria in all areas of the country. On the exterior of the window, a classic stepped design frame enhances the window's aesthetics and increases curb appeal. "From the outside, Asure windows and patio doors complement any home design," says Pember. "The frame face of the window provides an enhanced, attractive architectural ‘finished' look to the home. Clean corner welds and a smooth exterior construction complete the styling of these impressive windows." For the interior of the home, the affordable Asure windows incorporate a constant force balance system, requiring minimal effort to operate the sash. A longer sash stop in the lower sash has also been added for increased support and ease of operation. Available in white and tan, Asure products can be ordered with Flat or Sculptured grids in Colonial, Diamond, Perimeter, Prairie or Victorian patterns. A Double-Lifetime Limited Warranty provides peace-of-mind for homeowners.

Simonton Windows produces ENERGY STAR® qualified replacement and new construction windows and doors, including a line of impact-resistant products. Simonton ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Windows and Doors, Two Years in a Row" in the J.D. Power and Associates 2010-2011 Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction Studies SM. Simonton was also ranked #1 in quality in the 2009, 2007, 2002 and 1998 Brand Use Studies sponsored by Builder magazine and has won three Best In Class Awards administered by LBM Journal Research Institute. Founded in 1946, Simonton's hallmark has been to deliver the industry's shortest, most dependable lead-times. Part of Fortune Brand Home & Security (NYSE: FBHS), Simonton delivers award-recognized products nationwide to key markets throughout the 48 continental United States. Simonton is a founding sponsor of The Weather Museum and a supporter of Homes for Our Troops. For information, call (800) SIMONTON (1-800-746-6686) or visit www.simonton.com. Simonton Windows received the highest numerical score among window and door manufacturers in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2010-2011 Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction StudiesSM. 2011 study based on responses from 2,605 consumers measuring 11 brands and measures opinions of consumers who purchased new windows or patio doors in the previous 12 months. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in March-April 2011. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ENERGY STAR is a government program that helps consumers protect the environment through superior energy efficiency and is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (ENERGY STAR®) qualified windows and patio doors, which meet or exceed the criteria established by the U.S. Department of Energy for each of the climate zones, may qualify for a tax credit under part of the legislation known as H.R.8 – American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. Qualifying product criteria shall be those that meet ENERGY STAR criteria in the climate zone in which they are installed. Products shall qualify for the aforementioned energy-efficient, home improvement incentives that allow for a tax credit of 10% of the cost of the qualifying windows to a maximum of $200 per household and patio doors to a maximum of $500 per household for 2012/2013. Note: There is now a lifetime limit of $500 ($200 for windows/skylights) in total credits that a homeowner can claim from January 1, 2006 to December 31, 2013. It is not on top of the $1,500 limit in 2009-2010. The cost of installation may not be included.