Abstract
Nonresidential market to offset weakness of residential sector
Overall US demand for windows and doors is forecast to increase by three
percent per annum through 2010, a deceleration from the gains registered in
the 2000 to 2005 period. This will result from an expected slowdown in new
residential construction; however, a strong rebound in nonresidential building
markets will more than offset the weakness in the residential sector. In
addition, replacement and renovation applications will continue to offer
growth opportunities in both the residential and nonresidential segments.
Plastic to remain fastest growing material in use
The most rapidly growing segment of the industry will continue to be plastic
windows and doors. These products benefit from relatively low production
costs, durability and increasing customer acceptance. While still the smallest
segment of the market, plastic materials will continue to replace both metal
and wood products. Metal windows and doors will maintain a large and growing
presence, primarily because of their importance in rapidly-growing
nonresidential markets. Wood windows and doors will post the slowest overall
growth through 2010, due to the slowing new residential market and competition
from other materials.
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