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What is a Ply Gem?

What is a Ply Gem?

A Leader in Exterior Building Products Across North America.

Are Ply Gem windows tempered?

Tempered glass safely breaks into pebbles. Obscure patterned glass helps increase privacy while allowing natural light into your home. Ply Gem 300 Series offers unique grille styles and patterns that increase your home’s architectural design. Grilles are placed between the glass (GBG) for easy cleaning.

Does Ply Gem own Andersen Windows?

Andersen Corp. Ply Gem’s Silver Line windows are part of a hollow-core vinyl window and patio door business of Andersen Corp. Cary, N.C.-based Ply Gem Parent LLC will acquire the hollow-core vinyl window and patio door business of Andersen Corp.

Does Anderson own Ply Gem?

Andersen Corp. announced today it will sell its Silver Line and American Craftsman brands, plus the rest of its hollow core vinyl window and patio door business, to Ply Gem for $190 million.

Is Ply Gem cornerstone now?

Ply Gem, NCI renamed Cornerstone Building Brands and Ply Gem Parent LLC, which merged last year to became the largest manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, will soon operate as Cornerstone Building Brands.

When was Ply Gem founded?

Ply Gem was founded in 1944, during World War II, by 27-year-old Bernard Hewitt. Hewitt started the company in New York by purchasing plywood crates for twenty-five cents and then reselling the wood for a profit.

Is American Craftsman made by Anderson?

American Craftsman® is the brand of vinyl windows and patio doors that not only offers energy efficiency, low maintenance and affordability but the confidence and peace of mind that includes a limited lifetime warranty. Our products are designed and manufactured with the quality you expect from an Andersen company.

Is American Craftsman owned by Andersen?

Andersen Corp. announced today it will sell its Silver Line and American Craftsman brands, plus the rest of its hollow core vinyl window and patio door business, to Ply Gem for $190 million. The deal brings Ply Gem four Silver Line manufacturing plants and more than 4,000 employees.

Is Ply Gem paintable?

Yes, all Ply Gem shutters take paint very well. What’s more, our durable design allows you to repaint the shutters. Be sure to use a high-quality latex paint. See your Ply Gem warranty for more information.