Any window from a reputable company will come with a lable If you're planning a window replacement in Los Angeles this year, there's one thing you need to know before you shop for a single pane of glass: the rules changed on January 1, 2026. California's updated Title 24 energy code raised the bar on what counts as a legal, permit-ready window. And here's the part that catches homeowners off guard — many of the windows sitting on shelves at big-box stores no longer qualify. Install the wrong...

For builders and architects, the right window and door dealer does more than quote products. They help prevent delays, missed details, and costly coordination issues before they reach the jobsite. Builders and architects already manage enough moving parts: drawings, schedules, trades, approvals, budgets, client expectations, and field changes. The window and door package should not be the part of the project that creates more confusion. Yet it often does. Wrong sizes, unclear product options,...

When rebuilding in a fire-affected area of Los Angeles County, window and door selection isn't just an aesthetic decision — it's a life-safety and code-compliance one. For builders, developers, and architects working on fire rebuilds (including Palisades-area projects), Lion Windows & Doors offers several product lines engineered with wildfire resilience in mind. Why Framing Material Matters Standard vinyl framing is combustible and can soften or fail under extreme heat, contributing fuel to...