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Clear Impact Podcast

As the manufacturing leader in the fenestration industry, we are bringing our expertise to you. Listen to learn more about windows and doors, the components, running a successful business, and other related topics.

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Episode 171: Introducing MITER Foundation - Gwen Mallon

Clear Impact Podcast ·

2025/01/09

Generosity is such a wonderful thing, and that is the heart behind the MITER Foundation. Supporting several causes and raising millions each year, we are excited to be a part of this! We caught up with Gwen Mallon at the 2024 CX event, and she shared more about about this amazing organization.

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00:23:13

Episode 170: Windows & Doors 301 – Post Storm...

Clear Impact Podcast ·

2024/12/13

What started out as helping distribute relief supplies, has evolved into exploring damage and performance of windows and doors. Our engineering teams learn a lot through this exercise, and partner with other organizations in post storm evaluations. Dean Ruark, our VP of Engineering and Innovation at PGT, shares some of his first-hand experiences in assessing post storm damage in these devastating circumstances.

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00:23:13

Episode 170: Windows & Doors 301 – Post Storm...

Clear Impact Podcast ·

2024/12/13

What started out as helping distribute relief supplies, has evolved into exploring damage and performance of windows and doors. Our engineering teams learn a lot through this exercise, and partner with other organizations in post storm evaluations. Dean Ruark, our VP of Engineering and Innovation at PGT, shares some of his first-hand experiences in assessing post storm damage in these devastating circumstances.

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00:15:39

Episode 169: Windows & Doors 301 – Field Water Testing

Clear Impact Podcast ·

2024/12/13

Lynn Miller and William Knight join me to talk about the process of field water testing. Whether it’s working with an independent third party, or evaluating our products on behalf of our customers, this team covers an important function across the state. AAMA (501 and 502) testing requirements come into play – especially in multi-story and commercial projects. No fear of heights allowed!

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00:09:37

Episode 168: Windows & Doors 301 – Field Water Testing

Clear Impact Podcast ·

2024/12/09

Lynn Miller and William Knight join me to talk about the process of field water testing. Whether it’s working with an independent third party, or evaluating our products on behalf of our customers, this team covers an important function across the state. AAMA (501 and 502) testing requirements come into play – especially in multi-story and commercial projects. No fear of heights allowed!

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00:09:37

Episode 168: Windows & Doors 301 – Water Wall Testing

Clear Impact Podcast ·

2024/12/09

Chris Hewitt and I discuss our internal quality testing using a water wall at our PGT Venice facility. Our quality teams choose to far exceed the testing requirements set in place by AAMA, and are intentional about the depth, detail, and frequency of this testing. We cover the details of how this test is performed, and why it’s important for our customers and homeowners.

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00:10:31

Episode 167: Windows & Doors 301 – Vinyl Extrusions

Clear Impact Podcast ·

2024/12/06

With about half of our PGT production being vinyl, we wanted to be sure to discuss how vinyl gets its color. How do we keep our products from fading, cracking and chipping? Why don’t we do a full black extrusion? What is cap stock vinyl? How do we meet the expectations of our customers for long-lasting, high-quality products? Listen to Chris Wolfe as he shares details about vinyl extrusion color.

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Episode 167: Windows & Doors 301 – Vinyl Extrusions

Clear Impact Podcast ·

2024/12/06

With about half of our PGT production being vinyl, we wanted to be sure to discuss how vinyl gets its color. How do we keep our products from fading, cracking and chipping? Why don’t we do a full black extrusion? What is cap stock vinyl? How do we meet the expectations of our customers for long-lasting, high-quality products? Listen to Chris Wolfe as he shares details about vinyl extrusion color.

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00:20:02

Episode 166: Windows & Doors 301 – Aluminum Coatings

Clear Impact Podcast ·

2024/12/04

Chris Wolfe brings his experience as a Quality Engineer working with our suppliers to chat about our aluminum extrusion finishes. What is the best coating for your windows and doors? Is it anodized or liquid paint or powder coat? How does an aluminum product look like wood? And what is a paint farm? This is a great conversation, and you’ll learn a lot!

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Episode 166: Windows & Doors 301 – Aluminum Coatings

Clear Impact Podcast ·

2024/12/04

Chris Wolfe brings his experience as a Quality Engineer working with our suppliers to chat about our aluminum extrusion finishes. What is the best coating for your windows and doors? Is it anodized or liquid paint or powder coat? How does an aluminum product look like wood? And what is a paint farm? This is a great conversation, and you’ll learn a lot!

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00:24:27

Episode 165: Windows & Doors 301 – Sourcing:...

Clear Impact Podcast ·

2024/12/02

Bobbi Jo Henry returns to discuss the sourcing of extrusions and hardware for our products. When demands fluctuate, aligning those demands with capacities of our vendors, is where the science of forecasting comes in. Aluminum, vinyl, colors, and varying lengths for our extrusions, plus thousands of pieces of hardware, make for some large spreadsheets. Maintaining great vendor relationships helps us keep what is needed to meet our customers' demands.

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Episode 165: Windows & Doors 301 – Sourcing:...

Clear Impact Podcast ·

2024/12/02

Bobbi Jo Henry returns to discuss the sourcing of extrusions and hardware for our products. When demands fluctuate, aligning those demands with capacities of our vendors, is where the science of forecasting comes in. Aluminum, vinyl, colors, and varying lengths for our extrusions, plus thousands of pieces of hardware, make for some large spreadsheets. Maintaining great vendor relationships helps us keep what is needed to meet our customers' demands.

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00:23:31

Episode 164: Windows & Doors – Glass Quality

Clear Impact Podcast ·

2024/11/29

Did you know that there is no such thing as a perfect piece of glass? Chris Hewitt and John Baumgartner and their teams work hard to exceed the industry standards (ASTM) and certifications (SGCC and IGCC) to provide the best quality possible in our products. We discuss testing, which includes breakage tests, measuring, distortion, and suction cup marks. This is a fact-filled conversation that will educate you regarding glass quality.

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00:23:31

Episode 164: Windows & Doors – Glass Quality

Clear Impact Podcast ·

2024/11/29

Did you know that there is no such thing as a perfect piece of glass? Chris Hewitt and John Baumgartner and their teams work hard to exceed the industry standards (ASTM) and certifications (SGCC and IGCC) to provide the best quality possible in our products. We discuss testing, which includes breakage tests, measuring, distortion, and suction cup marks. This is a fact-filled conversation that will educate you regarding glass quality.

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00:22:28

Episode 163: Windows & Doors 301 –Sourcing: Glass

Clear Impact Podcast ·

2024/11/27

We know supply chain challenges can disrupt things, right? Fortunately, we have an amazing team, led by Bobbi Jo Henry, who makes sure we have the glass we need for our custom orders. They serve our production teams using a variety of suppliers. Calculating demand and capacity, purchasing in advance of the actual orders makes this function mission critical for our production.

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Episode 163: Windows & Doors 301 –Sourcing: Glass

Clear Impact Podcast ·

2024/11/27

We know supply chain challenges can disrupt things, right? Fortunately, we have an amazing team, led by Bobbi Jo Henry, who makes sure we have the glass we need for our custom orders. They serve our production teams using a variety of suppliers. Calculating demand and capacity, purchasing in advance of the actual orders makes this function mission critical for our production.

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00:22:37

Episode 162: Windows & Doors 301 – Insulated Glass

Clear Impact Podcast ·

2024/11/25

With energy efficiency becoming a bigger focus, providing insulating glass is a necessity. Joe Marozzi shares about our world-class equipment, including a TPS system that is top of the industry. It actually chemically bonds to the glass, along with a secondary spacer. This system ensures that seal failures just do not happen in our products, at least in the last 8 million units.

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Episode 161: Windows & Doors 301 – Glass Recipes

Clear Impact Podcast ·

2024/11/22

Each kind of glass, colors, thicknesses, and Low-E all need to be treated differently when it comes to heating. As a custom manufacturer, we meet the demands of our customers and offer so many varieties! Each option needs its own recipe, and our very own Ronnie Sopcich is known in the industry as "The Recipe Master". His work helps our Glass Operation to process glass as efficiently as possible.

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Episode 160: Windows & Doors 301 – Glass Cutting

Clear Impact Podcast ·

2024/11/20

Today we learn about XYZ cutters, cranes, auto seamers, and glass washers. Ryan Smith shares a bit about this critical process and why efficiency is so vital to our operations. Different thicknesses, coatings, color, texture options, as well as custom shapes keep things interesting for him and his team.

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Episode 160: Windows & Doors 301 – Glass Cutting

Clear Impact Podcast ·

2024/11/20

Today we learn about XYZ cutters, cranes, auto seamers, and glass washers. Ryan Smith shares a bit about this critical process and why efficiency is so vital to our operations. Different thicknesses, coatings, color, texture options, as well as custom shapes keep things interesting for him and his team.

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