CARY, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 14, 2026--
Cornerstone Building Brands, Inc., a leading manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, proudly announces that American Craftsman™ by Ply Gem ® windows and doors has been ranked #2 in the Manufacturer segment of the recently released J.D. Power U.S. Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction Study. The distinction represents an improved rank for the American Craftsman brand, which has improved from third position in the 2024 study. Click here to see how American Craftsman performed in the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction Study.
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“We’re tremendously honored by the J.D. Power ranking and even more so by the trust our customers place in us and the American Craftsman brand,” said Gunner Smith, CEO of Cornerstone Building Brands. “Customer satisfaction is the ultimate measure of trust. At Cornerstone Building Brands, it means that the quality, craftsmanship and outstanding value we strive to deliver every day are making a difference in the lives of homeowners. It demonstrates our team’s commitment to doing things right for our customers.”
The U.S. Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction Study is based on responses from 3,095 customers who purchased windows or patio doors within the previous 12 months. The study was fielded from August 2024 through June 2025, making it one of the most comprehensive measures of customer satisfaction in the industry.
American Craftsman windows and patio doors are part of the Ply Gem Residential Solutions portfolio within Cornerstone Building Brands. For more than 75 years, Ply Gem has been recognized as a top brand for windows, vinyl siding and metal accessories in North America.
“The J.D. Power ranking reinforces our commitment to continuous improvement, innovation and quality,” said Gustavo Chohfi. Vice President, Quality at Cornerstone Building Brands. “It ensures that homeowners can rely on and take pride in choosing American Craftsman for their homes knowing that their windows and doors are an exceptional choice among consumers nationwide. It’s also evidence that our team's hard work at every stage, from design to manufacturing to customer service, is delivering real value and reliability where it matters most — in people’s homes.”
The American Craftsman product line is available at The Home Depot and includes a wide array of high-quality, energy-efficient vinyl windows and patio doors designed for both value and style. Known for providing durability, ease of installation and low-maintenance features at an affordable price, American Craftsman windows and doors are a trusted choice for homeowners and contractors alike.
For more information about American Craftsman windows and patio doors, please click here.
About Cornerstone Building Brands
Cornerstone Building Brands is a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for residential and low-rise non-residential buildings in North America. Headquartered in Cary, N.C., we serve residential and commercial customers across the new construction and Repair & Remodel (R&R) markets. Our market-leading portfolio of products spans vinyl windows, vinyl siding, stone veneer, metal roofing, metal wall systems and metal accessories. Cornerstone Building Brands’ broad, multi-channel distribution platform and expansive national footprint includes more than 18,800 team members at manufacturing, distribution and office locations throughout North America. Corporate stewardship is embedded in our culture and guides our commitment to responsible growth, environmental care and community impact. For more information, visit us at cornerstonebuildingbrands.com.
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had to watch the visiting team become champions, again.
The Wemby era of the NBA is fully underway, with the 7-foot-4 French star unanimously winning the Defensive Player of the Year award this season, finishing third in the Most Valuable Player balloting and making first-team All-NBA for the first of what could be many, many times if all goes according to his plan.
But the ultimate moment has escaped his grasp for the second time in three years. In 2024, he tearfully watched the U.S. celebrate winning Olympic gold at the Paris Olympics — and now, he relived that moment by seeing the New York Knicks celebrating their first championship in 53 years by winning Game 5 of the NBA Finals in San Antonio on Saturday night.
“This is the biggest lesson of my life, the biggest learning moment,” the 22-year-old Wembanyama said. “I can’t tell you exactly what the lesson is, but we’re learning from that, for sure. I’m learning more than any other time in my life before.”
His numbers in the finals: 26 points, 11.2 rebounds. 3.6 blocks per game. They were good, just not good enough.
And his series, fairly or unfairly, will also be remembered for some mistakes: The turnover that led to Jalen Brunson’s go-ahead free throw in New York’s Game 2 win (a game where Wembanyama missed a jump shot to win at the buzzer); and missing a pair of crucial free throws with 1:47 left in Game 4, the one where the Spurs wasted a 29-point lead and lost by one in what became the biggest collapse in finals history. The Spurs wasted double-digit leads in all four losses, including a 16-point cushion in what became the season finale.
“The margin of error is very thin,” Wembanyama said. “Our domination stints are absolute. We absolutely dominated for most of the series. But our errors, our mistakes, are punished so hard that we can’t have ups and downs like this. ... The ups are OK. The downs are the reason we lost.”
It's only Year 3 for Wemby. It's not like every star wins right away.
It took Michael Jordan seven seasons to win his first championship. LeBron James needed nine years. Jerry West needed 12 years for his one and only title. John Stockton and Karl Malone never got one. Charles Barkley, Chris Paul and Carmelo Anthony didn’t get one, either.
“He’s definitely the future of this league, man,” Knicks legend Larry Johnson said during the series when asked about Wembanyama. “He’s a heck of a ballplayer.”
Wembanyama knows the history, knows that it took some of the greatest to ever touch a ball several years to win a title.
Doesn't mean he likes it.
“It’s painful. It’s painful,” Wembanyama said. “But I’m not running away from that. I’m using it to fuel me. ... I’m not satisfied with not winning. But as I said, this is the biggest lesson of my life. As a team, there’s no better experience than what we just lived.”
His numbers are like almost nothing the game has ever seen before. There have been four seasons in NBA history where someone had 150 blocks, 150 assists and 100 3-pointers. Chet Holmgren did it for Oklahoma City in 2023-24, and the other three instances are all from Wembanyama — who has hit those totals in each of his first three seasons.
“I think for a lot of people, this team seems to be ahead of schedule,” NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said Saturday on NBA TV. “I don’t think they feel that way. I’m amazed at Victor. Not just his play on the floor, but he’s such a curious young man. He’s a pleasure to talk to. He’s very worldly. I mean, he’s got amazing interests off the floor. He’s really dedicated to his craft and he’s got such a bright future ahead of him.”
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New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) rebounds over San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) drives as San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama defends during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson, left, drives past San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) is fouled by New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the second half of Game 5 of the NBA Finals basketball series, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in San Antonio. (AP Photo/Darren Abate)
