CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH--(Marketwire - March 16, 2009) - Alside, leading manufacturer of premium vinyl windows and patio doors, announces it offers a wide range of products that meet or exceed the recently updated energy efficiency home improvement tax credit established by the federal government.

The purchase of Alside's quality windows and patio doors can earn homeowners as much as $1,500 in home improvement tax credit while reducing their home's energy consumption year-round. Alside's ClimaTech Elite package for windows and patio doors features low-e glass and an energy-efficient construction that qualify for the tax credit.

"The new energy tax credit offers homeowners a significant financial benefit. They can now receive a tax credit for 30% of the purchase of energy efficient Alside windows and patio doors," said Robert Schindler, vice president of marketing at Associated Materials Incorporated.

"Our ClimaTech Elite insulating glass system makes it easy for homeowners to earn up to $1,500 in energy tax credit, whether purchasing our value-focused selections or our option-rich, premium products," added Schindler.

Qualifying Alside products include Sheffield, 8000 Series, UltraMaxx, Excalibur, Casement, Bay & Bow windows, and 5100 and 6100 patio doors.

Dealer Benefits

In addition to providing an extensive product line, Alside also makes ordering easy and convenient: By simply asking for the appropriate ClimaTech Elite insulating glass package, dealers can be confident they are providing their customers with products that qualify, rather than having to manage the details themselves.

"Our goal has always been to provide professional installers with great products and support that make it easy to provide homeowners with the quality and options they deserve," said Schindler.

Energy Efficiency Tax Credit Details

According to federal government resources, the tax credit applies to windows and patio doors placed in service in 2009 and 2010. To qualify for the tax credit, homeowners must save their sales receipts showing product cost. They also should save their NFRC/ENERGY STAR® labels and manufacturers certificates.

Under the revised requirements of the tax credit, energy-efficient glass used in windows and patio doors must have a U-factor and Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) of 0.30 or less. U-factor measures a window's ability to prevent heat from escaping; the SHGC measures its performance in blocking heat generated from sunlight.

For more information, please visit the following resources:

www.alside.com
www.energystar.gov/taxcredit
www.recovery.gov
www.irs.gov

Alside is part of Associated Materials, LLC based in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio and is a leading manufacturer and distributor of exterior residential building products. Core products include vinyl windows, wood polymer composite siding, vinyl siding, aluminum and steel siding, and accessories. Alside products are marketed through wholesale channels to independent contractors through a network of more than 125 company-owned supply centers and hundreds of independent distributors across the U.S. and Canada.