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                   SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                         Washington, D.C. 20549

                                FORM 8-K

                             CURRENT REPORT

                 Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
                     Securities Exchange Act of 1934



Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 26, 1997
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                             NORTEK, INC.
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         (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)


                                    
         Delaware                  1-6112               05-0314991
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(State or Other Jurisdiction    (Commission          (IRS Employer
of Incorporation)               File Number)         Identification No.)




50 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI  02903-2360
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          (Address of principal executive offices)  (Zip Code)



Registrant's telephone number:     (401) 751-1600
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                                   N/A
      (Former name or former address, if changed since last report)





Item 2.   Acquisition or Disposition of Assets

           On  July  24,  1997, Nortek, Inc. ("Nortek"), its wholly-owned
subsidiary, NTK Sub, Inc. ("NTK Sub") and Ply Gem  Industries, Inc. ("Ply
Gem")  entered  into  an  Agreement  and  Plan  of  Merger  (the  "Merger
Agreement").  In connection with the Merger Agreement, on July 29,  1997,
NTK  Sub  commenced a tender offer to purchase all outstanding shares  of
Common  Stock  of  Ply Gem, at a price of $19.50 per share,  net  to  the
seller in cash.  Upon entering into the Merger Agreement, Nortek and  Ply
Gem simultaneously entered into a Stock Purchase Agreement whereby, among
other  things, Nortek agreed to purchase 640,000 shares for an  aggregate
purchase price of $12.0 million, and entered into agreements to terminate
employment with certain officers of Ply Gem.

           On August 26, 1997, NTK Sub accepted for payment all shares of
common stock, par value $.25 per share (the "Shares") of Ply Gem tendered
pursuant  to  the offer for the Ply Gem Shares. On August  26,  1997,  an
aggregate  of  approximately  12,979,496 Shares  were  tendered  and  not
withdrawn,  which  when added to the Shares owned by Nortek,  constituted
approximately 93.1 percent of Ply Gem's Shares outstanding.

           Prior  to accepting for payment tendered Shares of Ply Gem  on
August  26, 1997, Nortek sold  $310.0 million aggregate principal  amount
of  9  1/8% Senior Notes due 2007 ("9 1/8% Notes") in a private  offering
(under  an  exemption  pursuant  to Securities  and  Exchange  Commission
("SEC")  Rule  144A)  to qualified institutional investors  at  a  slight
discount.   Nortek  used a portion of these net proceeds,  together  with
available  cash, to purchase the Shares of Ply Gem, fund a $50.0  million
payment   to   terminate   Ply   Gem's   existing   accounts   receivable
securitization program and pay certain fees and expenses.

           Also  on  August 26, 1997, prior to the acquisition,  Ply  Gem
refinanced approximately $108.9 million of Ply Gem existing indebtedness.

           NTK Sub paid or will pay consideration of approximately $282.7
million  (which  includes $12.0 million for the 640,000 shares  discussed
above)  for  Ply Gem Shares, which consideration it has and  will  obtain
from  Nortek.   Ply Gem also canceled stock options for 6,233,191  shares
for  consideration  in the approximate amount of $37.4  million  and  has
canceled  unvested stock for consideration in the approximate  amount  of
$1.95 million.

           The merger of NTK Sub into Ply Gem (the "Merger"), pursuant to
the  Merger  Agreement occurred on September 4, 1997.   As  part  of  the
Merger,  NTK Sub was merged with and into Ply Gem, resulting in  Ply  Gem
becoming  a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nortek.  Because NTK Sub  was  the
beneficial  owner of more than 90% of the outstanding Shares, the  Merger
was  effected  without a meeting of stockholders  of  Ply  Gem.   In  the
Merger,  each issued and outstanding Share (other than dissenting Shares)
not  owned directly or indirectly by Nortek or Ply Gem was converted into
the right to receive $19.50 in cash, without interest.

           Ply  Gem is a leading manufacturer and distributor of building
products  used  in the remodeling or new construction of residential  and
light commercial properties.  Ply Gem's operations are located throughout
the United States and in Canada.


Item 7.   Financial Statements, Pro Forma Financial Information and
          ---------------------------------------------------------
          Exhibits.
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          (a)  Financial Statements of Business Acquired
          
               The   consolidated  financial  statements   of   Ply   Gem
               Industries, Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31,  1996
               and  1995 and for the three year period ended December 31,
               1996, together with the notes thereto.
          
               Unaudited consolidated condensed balance sheet of Ply  Gem
               Industries,  Inc. and subsidiaries as of  June  30,  1997,
               together  with unaudited consolidated condensed statements
               of  earnings and cash flows for the second quarter and six
               months  ended  June 30, 1996 and 1997, together  with  the
               notes thereto.
          
          (b)  Pro Forma Information
          
               Unaudited  Nortek, Inc. and Subsidiaries and Ply  Gem  Pro
               Forma  Combined  Condensed Balance Sheet as  of  June  28,
               1997,   together   with   unaudited   Nortek,   Inc.   and
               Subsidiaries  and  Ply  Gem Pro Forma  Combined  Condensed
               Statement  of  Operations for the year ended December  31,
               1996  and the six months and twelve months ended June  28,
               1997.

          (c)  Exhibits

              2.1  Agreement  and  Plan of Merger dated as  of  July  24,
                   1997  among Nortek, Inc., NTK Sub, Inc. and  Ply  Gem
                   Industries,   Inc.  (incorporated  by  reference   to
                   Exhibit 2.1 to the form 8-K filed by Nortek, Inc.  on
                   July 29, 1997, File No. 1-6112).
               
              2.2  Amendment No. 1 dated as of September 2, 1997  to  the
                   Agreement  and Plan of Merger dated as  of  July  24,
                   1997  among Nortek, Inc., NTK Sub, Inc. and  Ply  Gem
                   Industries, Inc.
              
              23.1 Consent of Independent Certified Public Accountants
          

                                    
                                SIGNATURE


     Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf  by
the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

                                   NORTEK, INC.


Date:  September 10, 1997          By:  /s/ Almon C. Hall
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                                        Almon C. Hall   
                                        Vice President-Controller
                                    
                                    
Item 7(a) Financial Statements of Business Acquired

Consolidated Balance Sheets
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Ply Gem Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries           December 31,
                                                1996        1995
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents                  $  9,924,000  $  8,107,000
Accounts receivable, net of allowance of
$3,039,000; $4,511,000 in 1995               28,003,000    31,736,000
Inventories                                  92,983,000    96,228,000
Prepaid and deferred income taxes            10,905,000    15,714,000
Other current assets                         12,975,000    10,478,000
                                            ------------  ------------ 
    Total current assets                    154,790,000   162,263,000

Property, plant and equipment-at cost, net   90,681,000    81,832,000
Patents and trademarks, net of accumulated
 amortization of $9,776,000; $8,971,000     
 in 1995                                     13,793,000    15,334,000
Intangible assets, net                       14,794,000    15,507,000
Cost in excess of net assets acquired, net   21,618,000    23,081,000
Other assets                                 17,771,000    26,973,000
                                            ------------  ------------
    Total assets                          $ 313,447,000 $ 324,990,000
                                            ===========   ============
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Accounts payable and accrued expenses      $ 50,937,000  $ 40,455,000
Accrued restructuring                         1,138,000     4,480,000
Accrued payroll and commissions              10,408,000     7,790,000
Accrued insurance                             4,285,000     4,400,000
Current maturities of long-term debt         
 and capital leases                           1,380,000       458,000
                                             ----------    ----------
    Total current liabilities                68,148,000    57,583,000

Long-term debt                               73,166,000    93,135,000
Capital leases                                9,231,000     7,106,000
Other liabilities                            17,119,000    22,681,000
Stockholders' equity
 Preferred stock, $.01 par value;
 authorized 5,000,000 shares; none issued       ___            ___
 Common stock, $.25 par value; authorized
 60,000,000 shares; issued 17,676,540 shares;
 17,463,072 shares in  1995                   4,419,000     4,366,000
  Additional paid-in capital                149,226,000   148,618,000
 Retained earnings                           61,993,000    53,246,000
                                            -----------   ----------- 
                                            215,638,000   206,230,000
 Less:
 Treasury stock-at cost (3,687,954 shares;
 3,015,311 shares in 1995)                   63,936,000    55,676,000
 Unamortized restricted stock and note       
  receivable                                  5,919,000     6,069,000
                                            -----------   -----------
    Total stockholders' equity              145,783,000   144,485,000
                                            -----------   -----------
    Total liabilities and stockholders'  
     equity                               $ 313,447,000 $ 324,990,000 
                                          ============= ============= 
                
The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.


Consolidated Statements of Operations
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Ply Gem Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries


                                    Years ended December 31,
                                     1996           1995         1994
                                 -----------    ------------   ----------
Net sales                        $774,928,000   $755,198,000   $808,874,000
Cost of goods sold                626,424,000    630,552,000    653,270,000
                                 ------------   ------------  -------------
    Gross profit                 148,504,000     124,646,000    155,604,000
Selling, general and            
 administrative expenses         119,494,000     114,171,000    118,726,000
Write-down of long-lived assets      ---          11,950,000        ---
Nonrecurring charges                 ---             ---         40,962,000
                                 -----------     -----------   ------------
    Income (loss) from operations 29,010,000      (1,475,000)    (4,084,000)
Interest expense                  (6,773,000)     (6,649,000)    (7,479,000)
Other expense                     (2,658,000)     (2,138,000)      (386,000)
                                 ------------   ------------  --------------
    Income (loss) before income  
    taxes                         19,579,000     (10,262,000)   (11,949,000) 
Income tax provision (benefit)     9,125,000      (2,860,000)    (3,418,000)
                                 ------------   ------------  --------------
NET INCOME (LOSS)                $10,454,000   $  (7,402,000) $  (8,531,000)
                                 ============   ============  ==============
Earnings (loss) per share        $       .74   $        (.51) $        (.62)
                                 ============   ============  ==============
Weighted average number of       
shares outstanding                14,065,000      14,445,000     13,870,000


The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.



Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity
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Ply Gem Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries


Three years ended December 31, 1996, 1995 and 1994

                                           Common stock                      
                                        ------------------                      
                                        Number                  Additional    
                                         of                     paid-in 
                                       Shares       Amount      capital 
                                      -------       ------       -------  
Balance at January 1, 1994           11,872,509   $2,968,000   $64,006,000
Cash dividends on common stock
  ($.12 per share) 
Exercise of employee stock options    2,672,318      668,000    23,423,000
Tax benefit arising from exercise of
  stock options                                                  9,962,000
Conversion of debentures              2,751,328      688,000    48,379,000
Purchase of stock for treasury
Other                                        40            -     1,197,000
Net loss    

Balance at December 31, 1994         17,296,195    4,324,000   146,967,000
Cash dividends on common stock
  ($.12 per share)                            -            -             -
Exercise of employee stock options      166,872       42,000     1,494,000
Tax benefit arising from exercise of
  stock options                                                    174,000
Shares held for distribution to employee
  profit sharing trust	                      -             -            -      
Purchase of stock for treasury                -             -            -
Other                                         5             -      (17,000) 
Net loss                                      -             -            -
Balance at December 31, 1995         17,463,072     4,366,000  148,618,000
Cash dividends on common stock
  ($.12 per share)                            -             -            -
Exercise of employee stock options      213,468        53,000    1,916,000
Tax benefit arising from exercise of
  stock options                                                    367,000
Contribution of treasury stock to
  employee profit sharing trusts                                (1,039,000) 
Purchase of stock for treasury                                 
Other                                                             (636,000) 
Net income                                     
                                    -----------    ---------- ------------ 
Balance at December 31, 1996         17,676,540    $4,419,000 $149,226,000

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

                                                   Number
                                    Retained         of 
                                    earnings       shares        Amount
                                    --------       ------        ------
Balance at January 1, 1994          $72,601,000    910,073        9,362,000
Cash dividends on common stock
  ($.12 per share)                   (1,673,000)
Exercise of employee stock options               1,197,241       29,465,000
Tax benefit arising from exercise of
  stock options                                                  
Conversion of debentures              
Purchase of stock for treasury                     640,700       12,175,000
Other                                               (2,695)         (48,000) 
Net loss                             (8,531,000)         
Balance at December 31, 1994         62,397,000  1,745,319       50l,954,000
Cash dividends on common stock
  ($.12 per share)                   (1,749,000)
Exercise of employee stock options                  30,580           573,000
Tax benefit arising from exercise of
  stock options                                                    
Shares held for distribution to employee
  profit sharing trust	                           (52,500)         (819,000)
Purchase of stock for treasury                     292,000         4,955,000
Other                                                  (88)           13,000
Net loss                             (7,402,000)
Balance at December 31, 1995         53,246,000  3,015,311        55,676,000
Cash dividends on common stock
  ($.12 per share)                   (1,707,000)
Exercise of employee stock options                  63,612           915,000
Tax benefit arising from exercise of
  stock options                                                    
Contribution of treasury stock to
  employee profit sharing trusts                  (140,700)       (2,608,000)
Purchase of stock for treasury                                 
Other                                              752,200         9,998,000
Net income                           10,454,000       
                                    -----------   --------        ----------
Balance at December 31, 1996        $61,993,000  3,687,954       $63,936,000 



Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows

Ply Gem Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries
                                         Years ended December 31,
                                    1996           1995           1994
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
 Net income (loss)                $10,454,000   $(7,402,000) $(8,531,000)
   Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
   net cash provided by operating activities:
 Depreciation                     $11,359,000   $10,521,000  $ 8,733,000
 Amortization                       3,594,000     3,650,000    4,652,000
 Non-cash profit sharing expense    2,243,000
 Write-down of long-lived assets                 11,950,000
   Nonrecurring charges net of
   cash payments of $5,223,000                                35,739,000
 Deferred taxes                     3,339,000     3,644,000   (8,067,000)
 Provision for doubtful account    s1,982,000     1,505,000      874,000
 Changes in assets and liabilities
   Accounts receivable              1,751,000     9,617,000   10,515,000
   Inventories                      3,245,000     6,861,000    5,575,000
   Prepaid expenses and other
     current assets                 2,135,000    (5,129,000)   1,459,000
   Accounts payable and accrued
           expenses                12,985,000    (8,195,000)   3,860,000
   Income taxes payable                                       (4,902,000)
   Accrued restructuring           (5,574,000)  (10,608,000)
   Other assets                     3,141,000    (5,305,000)  (1,061,000)
                                   ----------  ------------  ------------
                                   40,200,000    18,511,000   57,377,000

    Net cash provided by operating
        activities                 50,654,000    11,109,000   48,846,000
                                  -----------   -----------   ----------
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
 Additions to property, plant and
 equipment                        (17,583,000)  (27,827,000) (23,046,000)
 Funds used for construction                                   1,327,000
 Proceeds from property, plant and
  equipment disposals                 473,000       799,000    1,681,000
 Proceeds from sales of marketable
    securities, net                                 788,000
 Other                                (17,000)       25,000      129,000
                                  -----------       -------    ---------
    Net cash used in investing
      activities                   (17,127,000) (26,215,000) (19,909,000)
                                  ------------ ------------- ------------

CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
 Short-term debt repayments, net                              (2,330,000)
 Repayment of long-term debt         (533,000)    (481,000)     (881,000)
 Net increase (decrease) in
 revolving note borrowings with
   original maturity of 90
 days or less                     (19,540,000)   14,040,000  (14,884,000)
 Purchase of stock for treasury    (9,998,000)   (4,955,000) (12,175,000)
 Cash dividends                    (1,707,000)   (1,749,000)  (1,673,000)
 Proceeds from exercise of
   employee stock options           1,500,000     1,499,000    6,491,000
 Other                             (1,432,000)      456,000   (1,581,000)
                                  ------------    ---------   -----------
Net cash provided by (used in)
    financing activities          (31,710,000)    8,810,000  (27,033,000)
   Net increase (decrease) in
     cash and cash equivalents      1,817,000    (6,296,000)   1,904,000
Cash and cash equivalents at
  beginning of year                 8,107,000    14,403,000   12,499,000
Cash and cash equivalents at
  end of year                     $ 9,924,000   $ 8,107,000  $14,403,000

The accompanying notes are an integral part of these statements.

Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
Ply Gem Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries


NOTE 1    NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING
POLICIES
Ply Gem Industries, Inc. ("Ply Gem") through its subsidiaries (the
"Company") operates predominantly in one industry segment, which
consists of the manufacture and sale of vinyl siding, wood and vinyl-
framed windows, doors, skylights, prefinished decorative plywood and
decorator wall and floor coverings, furniture components, pressure-
treated wood products and the distribution of other products for the
building products and home improvement markets.
Principles of Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Ply Gem
Industries, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiaries after eliminating all
significant intercompany accounts and transactions.  Certain prior year
items have been reclassified to conform to 1996 presentation.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash on hand and temporary investments
having an original maturity of three months or less.
Inventories
Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. Cost is
determined on the first-in, first-out (FIFO) method.
Long-Lived Assets
(a) Property, Plant and Equipment
Owned property, plant and equipment are depreciated over the estimated
useful lives of the assets using the straight-line method for financial
reporting purposes and accelerated methods for income tax purposes.
Service lives for principal assets are 5 to 35 years for buildings and
improvements and 3 to 12 years for machinery and equipment.
Leasehold improvements are amortized on a straight-line basis over their
respective lives or the terms of the applicable leases, including
expected renewal options, whichever is shorter.  Capitalized leases are
amortized on a straight-line basis over the terms of the leases or their
economic useful lives.
(b)Patents and Trademarks
Purchased patents and trademarks are recorded at appraised value at time
of the business acquisition and are being amortized on a straight-line
basis over their estimated remaining economic lives; thirteen to
seventeen years for patents and thirty years for trademarks.
(c)Cost in Excess of Net Assets Acquired and Other Intangibles
Cost in excess of net assets acquired is being amortized from twenty to
thirty years on a straight-line basis.  Other intangibles, which arose
primarily from the allocation of purchase prices of businesses acquired,
are being amortized on a straight-line basis over thirty-nine years.
The Company annually evaluates the carrying value of its long-lived
assets to evaluate whether changes have occurred that would suggest that
the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable based on the
estimated future undiscounted cash flows of the businesses to which the
assets relate.  Any impairment loss would be equal to the amount by
which the carrying value of the assets exceed its fair value.
Income Taxes
Deferred income tax liabilities and assets reflect the tax effects of
temporary differences between the carrying amount of assets and
liabilities for financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for
income tax purposes and net operating loss and credit carryforwards.
These differences are classified as current or noncurrent based upon the
classification of the related asset or liability.  Deferred income tax
assets, such as benefits related to net operating loss and credit
carryforwards, are recognized to the extent that such benefits are more
likely than not to be realized.


Financial Instruments
The Company utilizes various financial instruments to manage interest
rate risk associated with its borrowings.  Interest rate swap agreements
modify the interest characteristics of a portion of the Company's debt.
Amounts to be paid or received under interest rate swap agreements are
accrued as interest rates change and are recognized over the life of the
swap agreements as an adjustment to interest expense.  Interest rate caps
are used to lock in a maximum interest rate if rates rise, but enables
the Company to otherwise pay lower market rates.  The cost of interest
rate cap agreements are amortized to interest expense over the life of
the cap.  Payments received as a result of the cap agreements reduce
interest expense.  The unamortized costs of the cap agreements are
included in other assets.
The fair value for cash, receivables, accounts payable, and accrued
liabilities approximate carrying amount because of the short maturity of
these instruments.  The fair value of long-term debt approximates its
carrying amount, as the debt carries variable interest rates.
Earnings (Loss) Per Share
Earnings (loss) per share of common stock is computed by dividing net
income (loss) by the weighted average number of common shares
outstanding.  Stock options have been excluded from the calculations as
their effect would be anti-dilutive.
Stock Based Compensation
The Company grants stock options for a fixed number of shares to
employees and directors with an exercise price equal to or greater than
the fair value of the shares at the date of grant.  The Company accounts
for stock option grants in accordance with APB Opinion No. 25,
"Accounting for Stock Issued to Employees."  Accordingly, the Company
recognizes no compensation expense for the stock option grants.
Customers
The Company's products are distributed through an extensive network that
includes major retail home center chains, specialty home remodeling
distributors, lumber and building products wholesalers, professional
contractors and Company operated distribution centers.  The products are
marketed predominately in the United States  through Company sales
personnel and independent representatives.   One customer accounted for
approximately 19% of the Company's net sales for the years ended
December 31, 1996 and 1995 and approximately 14% in 1994.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of  financial statements in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles requires management  to make estimates
and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and
liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the
date of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues
and expenses during the reporting period.  Actual results could differ
from those estimates.
NOTE 2    ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE
The Company has a program which currently allows for the sale of up to
$50 million of undivided fractional interests in a designated pool of
eligible accounts receivable to a financial institution with limited
recourse.  The program expires in April 1998.  At December 31, 1996 and
1995 respectively, the Company sold $45 and $42 million of receivables
under this program.  Program costs of $3,540,000, $3,205,000, and
$1,892,000 are included in "other expense" for 1996, 1995 and 1994,
respectively.  $5,000,000, due from officer, was repaid subsequent to
year end.

NOTE 3    INVENTORIES
The classification of inventories at the end of each year was as
follows:
                                                   1996           1995
Finished goods                              $53,833,000    $54,530,000
Work in progress                              9,724,000     12,508,000
Raw materials                                29,426,000     29,190,000
                                            $92,983,000    $96,228,000
NOTE 4   PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT
Property, plant and equipment at the end of each year consisted of
the following:
                                                   1996          1995
Land                                       $  2,668,000 $  2,704,000
Buildings and improvements                   27,044,000    24,853,000
Machinery and equipment                      94,912,000    78,830,000
Transportation equipment                      2,156,000     2,428,000
Furniture and fixtures                       10,378,000    11,312,000
Capital leases                               10,705,000     7,501,000
Construction in progress                      5,575,000     5,777,000
                                            153,438,000   133,405,000
Accumulated depreciation and amortization  (62,757,000)  (51,573,000)

                                            $90,681,000   $81,832,000
During the fourth quarter of 1995, the Company adopted  SFAS No. 121
"Accounting for the Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and for Long-Lived
Assets to be Disposed of" and recorded a non cash pretax charge of $12.0
million ($7.6 million after tax) related to the write-down of certain
long-lived assets.   The charge consisted of a write-down of
approximately $9.5 million related to the Company's information system
and $2.5 million related primarily to certain machinery and equipment.
NOTE 5    INTANGIBLE AND OTHER ASSETS
Accumulated amortization of cost in excess of net assets acquired and
other intangible assets is $22,357,000 at December 31, 1996 and
$19,917,000 at December 31, 1995.
The balance sheet at December 31, 1996 includes notes receivable from an
officer.  The 1992 Note ($5,400,000 principal amount at December 31,
1996 including current maturities), has an average interest rate of 7.1%
and is due in approximately equal annual installments through 2003.
Under the terms of the note, principal and interest are forgiven upon
the attainment of at least a 20% improvement in net income, as defined,
compared to the prior year or at the discretion of the Board of
Directors.  Accordingly, the annual installments for 1996 and 1994 were
forgiven.  The 1994 Note ($3,000,000 principal amount at December 31,
1996 including current maturities) and the 1995 Note ($5,000,000
principal amount at December 31, 1996) have interest rates which are the
higher of the Company's average bank borrowing rate or the applicable
Federal rate in effect for such period.  They are payable in annual
installments of $250,000 each with the final payments due December 31,
1998 and April 30, 2001, respectively.  Furthermore, under the terms of
the officer's employment agreement, the notes are forgiven upon the
occurrence of a change in control of the Company or the permanent
disability of the officer.  The long-term portion of the 1992 and 1994
Notes are included in other assets.  The 1995 Note has been reflected as
a reduction of stockholders' equity since the officer may reduce the
indebtedness through the Company's redemption of its shares which are
owned by the officer.
NOTE 6    STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
In addition to treasury stock, deductions from stockholders' equity
consists of unamortized restricted stock of $919,000 and $1,069,000 at
December 31, 1996 and 1995, respectively and notes receivable due from
officer of $5,000,000 at December 31, 1996 and 1995.  See Note 5.
NOTE 7    SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
Supplemental cash flow information for the years ended December 31
is as follows:
                                    1996           1995          1994
Interest paid (net of $453,000 capitalized in 1996,
 $746,000 in 1995 and $323,000 in 1994)$6,609,000$5,887,000$5,546,000
Income taxes paid             $6,939,000    $   872,000    $2,819,000
 
 Noncash financing activities involve the issuance of common stock upon
conversion of $49,963,000 of the Company's Debentures in 1994 and in
1996 the Company acquired approximately $3.2 million of equipment under
capital leases.
NOTE 8    LONG-TERM DEBT
The composition of long-term debt at the end of each year was as
follows:
                                                   1996          1995
Revolving credit facility expiring in 1999  $66,000,000  $ 85,540,000

Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
 maturing at various dates to 2012, generally at
 floating interest rates which are reset periodically (6.0 % weighted
 average interest rate for 1996)              7,561,000     7,955,000

Other                                                          34,000
45,000
                                             73,595,000    93,540,000
Less current maturities                         429,000       405,000
                                            $73,166,000  $ 93,135,000
 
 The Company has a revolving credit facility with a syndicate of banks,
which provides financing of up to $200 million through February 1999.
Interest on borrowings are at varying rates based, at the Company's
option, on the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) plus a spread or
the bank's prime rate.  The Company pays a facility fee quarterly which,
based on a formula, averaged .42% of the committed amount during 1996.
The average weighted interest rate on the credit facility for the year
1996 and 1995 was 6.7% and 6.9%, respectively (6.3% and 7.0% at December
31, 1996 and 1995, respectively).  The credit facility includes
customary covenants, including covenants limiting the Company's ability
to pledge assets or incur liens on assets and financial covenants
requiring among other things, the Company to maintain a specified
leverage ratio, fixed charge ratio and tangible net worth levels.  In
addition, the amount of annual dividends the Company can pay is limited
based on a formula.  At December 31, 1996 $2,800,000 was available for
payments of dividends in 1997.  Borrowings under this credit facility
are collateralized  by the common stock of the Company's principal
subsidiaries.

The Company periodically enters into interest rate swap and cap
agreements as a hedge against interest rate exposure of its floating rate
bank debt.  In 1996, the Company entered into $75 million of interest
rate swap agreements, whereby the Company will pay the counterparties
interest at a fixed rate of 5.53% and the counterparties will pay the
Company interest at a floating rate equal to one month LIBOR for a two
year period ending December 3, 1998.  At the option of the
counterparties, the termination date may be extended to December 3, 1999
upon notice to the Company.  The Company also entered into $75 million of
interest rate cap agreements which entitles the Company to receive from
the counterparties on a monthly basis an amount by which the Company's
interest payments on $75 million of its floating rate debt exceed 7%
during the period December 5, 1998 to December 5, 1999.

Future maturities of long-term debt, for the years 1997 through 2001,
are:  1997-$429,000; 1998-$446,000; 1999-$66,476,000; 2000-$495,000 and
2001-$525,000.

The net book value of property, plant and equipment pledged as
collateral under industrial revenue bonds was approximately $6,751,000
at December 31, 1996.



NOTE 9    INCOME TAXES
The income tax provision (benefit) for the years ended December 31
consisted of the following:
                                    1996           1995           1994
Federal
 Current                     $ 4,163,000 $  (7,485,000)$  (6,195,000)
 Deferred                      3,075,000      4,172,000   (7,353,000)
Foreign                           13,000          7,000      (21,000)
State and local
 Current                       1,243,000        800,000       903,000
 Deferred                        264,000      (528,000)     (714,000)
                               8,758,000    (3,034,000)  (13,380,000)
 Tax benefit from exercise of stock options     367,000       174,000
9,962,000
 Actual tax provision (benefit)$9,125,000$  (2,860,000) $ (3,418,000)
 
 The significant components of the Company's deferred tax assets and
liabilities as of December 31, 1996 and 1995 are as follows:
                                                   1996          1995
Net deferred tax assets(liabilities) - current:
 Nonrecurring charge                        $   397,000    $1,917,000
 Allowance for bad debts                      1,765,000     1,567,000
 Accrued expenses deductible for tax purposes when paid     3,682,000
2,775,000
 State and local net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards2,465
,000                                          1,747,000
 Other                                        (227,000)        47,000
   Total deferred tax assets                  8,082,000     8,053,000
   Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets(1,104,000)   (897,000)
   Net deferred tax current assets           $6,978,000    $7,156,000
Net deferred tax liabilities (assets) - noncurrent:
 Write-down of long-lived assets           $(2,242,000)   (4,107,000)
 Nonrecurring charge                          (395,000)   (1,073,000)
 Accelerated depreciation                     7,500,000     6,557,000
 State net operating loss and credit carryforwards(916,000)         -
 Accrued expenses deductible for tax purposes when paid   (2,254,000)
(2,318,000)
 Income not recognized for book purposes      (595,000)     (671,000)
 Other                                        1,522,000     1,070,000
   Net deferred tax noncurrent liabilities (assets)$2,620,000$ (542,000)
 
As of December 31, 1996, the Company has deferred tax assets largely
attributable to the 1995 write-down of long-lived assets (see Note 4)
and various state net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards.
Deferred tax assets, net of the valuation reserve, are expected to be
realized through future taxable income and from the reversal of
temporary differences.

The actual income tax provision (benefit) varies from the Federal
statutory rate applied to consolidated pretax income (loss) as
follows:
                                    1996           1995          1994
Income taxes at Federal statutory rate of 35% $6,853,000 $(3,592,000)
$(4,182,000)
Increases resulting from
 State and local income taxes
    net of Federal income tax benefit1,080,000  177,000       123,000
 Amortization of cost in excess of net assets acquired534,000 478,000
509,000
 Other-net                       658,000         77,000       132,000
 Actual tax provision (benefit)$9,125,000  $(2,860,000)  $(3,418,000)




NOTE 10   RETIREMENT PLANS
The Company provides retirement benefits to certain of its salaried
and hourly employees through non-contributory defined benefit
pension plans. The benefits provided are primarily based upon length
of service and compensation, as defined. The Company funds the plans
in amounts as actuarially determined and to the extent deductible
for federal income tax purposes.  The pension plan assets are
invested in a diversified portfolio of common stock and fixed income
securities.
 
 The components of pension expense are as follows:
                                    1996           1995          1994
Service cost-benefits earned in current year$ 1,032,000   $ 1,013,000 $
1,044,000
Interest cost on projected benefit obligation   983,000       923,000
782,000
Income earned on plan assets   (643,000)    (1,053,000)     (866,000)
Net amortization and deferral  (317,000)        200,000        28,000
                             $ 1,055,000    $ 1,083,000    $  988,000

Assumptions used in the computation of  net pension expense are as
follows:
                                    1996           1995           1994
Weighted average discount rate for plan obligations 8.0%           8.0%
8.0%
Rate of future compensation increases5.0            5.0            5.0
Weighted average rate of return on plan assets      8.8            8.8
8.8

The reconciliation of the funded status of the plans at year end
follows:
                                              1996           1995
Accumulated benefit obligation:
 Vested                               $ 11,200,000   $ 10,595,000
 Nonvested                                 572,000        676,000
Total                                             11,772,000
11,271,000
Projected salary increases               2,050,000      1,793,000
Projected benefit obligation            13,822,000     13,064,000
Plan assets at fair value               12,883,000     12,088,000
Assets less than
 projected benefit obligation            (939,000)      (976,000)
Unrecognized net (gain) loss           (1,053,000)    (1,111,000)
Unrecognized prior service cost          1,656,000      1,742,000
Unrecognized transition cost               120,000        158,000
Additional liability                   (1,403,000)    (1,623,000)
Accrued pension                      $ (1,619,000)  $ (1,810,000)

The Company maintains a discretionary profit sharing plan with a
voluntary 401(k) option for certain of its salaried and hourly
employees who vest after meeting certain minimum age and service
requirements. Profit sharing plan expense, including the Company's
401(k) match was $2,243,000, $1,371,000 and $2,636,000 for 1996, 1995
and 1994, respectively.  The contributions consisted of the Company's
common stock.

NOTE 11   NONRECURRING CHARGES
During 1994, the Company recorded nonrecurring charges of $41.0 million
($25.7 million after tax), consisting of approximately $29.1 million
related to a restructuring program and $11.9 million for unusual items
primarily consisting of the write down of certain intangible assets and
discontinued products.
The status of the components of the restructuring provision at the end of
the year was:

                                                                    
                                      Balance    1996    Balance at
                                       at
                                      December Activity   December
                                      31, 1995            31, 1996
                                                              
Consolidation and closure of                                        
facilities, including
     severance and related costs   $7,779,000  $5,663,00 $2,116,000
                                                   0
Other, including lease termination                                  
expenses and
 costs to execute the                  235,000                
restructuring program                           235,000
                                               $5,898,00      
                                   $8,014,000      0     $2,116,000
                                        *                     *
*The following amounts are included in the consolidated balance sheet at
December 31, 1996  and 1995, respectively under  the captions:  "accrued
restructuring"  ($1.1 and $4.5  million), "other liabilities" ($.8 and
$3.1 million), property, plant and equipment" (reduction of $.1 and $.2
million), and "various other asset accounts" (reduction of $.1 and $.2
million).
NOTE 12   STOCK PLANS
The Company's stock plans authorize the granting of incentive and non-
qualified stock options and restricted stock to executives, key
employees and directors of the Company.  Stock options are granted at
prices not less than the fair market value on the date of grant.  Option
terms, vesting and exercise periods vary except that the term of an
option may not exceed ten years.  Certain options provide, among other
things, that in the event of a change in control, as defined, such
options will become immediately exercisable.  At December 31, 1996,
approximately 531,000 shares were available for future grants under the
Company's plans.

In 1991, the Company granted 250,000 shares of restricted stock to an
executive officer of the Company. The restrictions on these shares will
be released at the rate of 25,000 shares per year upon the attainment of
certain performance goals and the continued employment of the officer.
These goals were attained in 1994 and 1996.  The restrictions will be
released  in the event of a change in control of the Company. The
unamortized restricted stock resulting from this stock award has been
deducted from stockholders' equity and is being amortized over the
periods earned.

 The Company has adopted the disclosure-only provisions of SFAS No. 123,
"Accounting for Stock Based Compensation".  Accordingly, no compensation
cost has been recognized for the stock option plans.  Had compensation
cost been determined based on the fair value at the grant date for stock
option awards in 1995 and 1996 consistent with the provision of SFAS No.
123, the Company's net loss and loss per share for 1995 would have been
increased by approximately $2,100,000 or $.15 per share, respectively and
net income and earnings per share for 1996 would have been decreased by
approximately $3,800,000 or $.27 per share, respectively.  During the
initial phase-in period of SFAS No. 123, such compensation may not be
representative of the future effects of applying this statement.

The weighted average fair value at date of grant for options granted
during 1996 and 1995 was $4.11 and $4.99 per option, respectively.  The
fair value of each option at date of grant was estimated using the Black-
Scholes option pricing model with the following weighted average
assumptions for grants in 1996 and 1995, respectively:  expected stock
price volatility 35% and 39%; expected lives of options of six and three
years; expected dividend rate of $.12 per year and risk free interest
rate of 6.26% and 5.81%.  The pro forma effect for 1995 does not take
into account grants made prior to 1995.

Information regarding these option plans for 1996, 1995 and 1994 is as
follows:

                          1996                1995           1994
                             Weighted-           Weighted-     
                              Average             Average      
                             Exercise            Exercise      
(Shares in          Shares     Price    Shares     Price    Shares
thousands)
                                                           
Options                                                    
outstanding                                                
    beginning of   4,926     $14.10    4,479     $11.77    5,604
year..............
.....
Exercised.........                                         
................... (216)     9.34      (167)     9.21      (2,672)
........
Granted...........                                         
................... 1,436     13.10     776       16.18     1,589
........
Cancelled or                                                  (
forfeited......... (489)     17.64     (162)     20.13     42)
.......
Options                                                    
outstanding                                                
    end of         5,657     $13.72    4,926     $14.10    4,479
year..............
..............
The following table summarizes information about stock options
outstanding at December 31, 1996:

                                                             
                     Options Outstanding     Options Exercisable
                            Weight                           
(Shares in                    ed-   Weight                Weight
thousands)         Number   Averag    ed-         Number    ed-
                   Outstan     e    Averag        Exerci  Averag
Range of            ding    Remain     e           sable     e
Exercise Prices      at       ing   Exerci          at    Exerci
                   12/31/9  Contra    se          12/31/    se
                      6      ctual   Price          96     Price
                             Life
                                                          
$ 6.63  to $  9.75         4 years       $                
                   258              8.62          258     $ 8.62
 10.25  to   13.75         6 years                        
                   3,407            11.73         3,097   11.66
 14.25  to  18.875         7 years                        
                   926              16.21         926     16.21
 19.125 to 20.125          8 years                        
                   1,066            19.14         1,066   19.14
                                                          
                   5,657                          5,347
                                                          

NOTE 13   COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Leases

The Company leases certain of its manufacturing, distribution and office
facilities as well as some transportation and manufacturing equipment
under noncancellable leases expiring at various dates through the year
2017.  Certain real estate leases contain escalation clauses and
generally provide for payment of various occupancy costs.

Minimum future lease obligations on noncancellable leases in effect at
December 31, 1996 are as follows:
                                             Capital    Operating
                                              leases       leases
Year ending December 31,
 1997                                     $1,115,000  $11,912,000
 1998                                      1,161,000   10,889,000
 1999                                      1,143,000    9,819,000
 2000                                        138,000    8,013,000
 2001                                         32,000    7,139,000
 Subsequent years through 2017             7,000,000   43,816,000
Net minimum lease payments                10,589,000  $91,588,000
Amount representing interest                 407,000
Present value of net minimum lease payments           $10,182,000
(including $951,000 payable within one year)

Rental expense for operating leases amounted to approximately
$19,645,000 in 1996, $19,883,000 in 1995 and $19,993,000 in 1994.


Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc.

Hoover Treated Wood Products, Inc. ("Hoover"), a wholly-owned subsidiary
of Ply Gem, is a defendant in a number of lawsuits alleging damage caused
by alleged defects in certain pressure treated interior wood products.
Hoover has not manufactured or sold these products since August, 1988.
The number of lawsuits pending has declined significantly from earlier
periods.  Most of the suits have been resolved by dismissal or settlement
with settlements being paid out of insurance proceeds or other third
party recoveries.  Hoover and Ply Gem are vigorously defending the suits
which remain pending and defense and indemnity costs are being paid out
of insurance proceeds and proceeds from a settlement by Hoover with
suppliers of material used in the production of interior treated wood
products.

Hoover and Ply Gem have engaged in coverage litigation with their
insurers and have settled their coverage claims with a majority of the
insurers.  Ply Gem believes that the remaining coverage disputes will be
resolved on a satisfactory basis and a substantial amount of additional
coverage will be available to Hoover.  In reaching this belief, it has
analyzed Hoover's insurance coverage and the status of the coverage
litigation, considered its history of settlements with primary and excess
insurers and consulted with counsel.

Hoover has recorded a receivable at December 31, 1996 for approximately
$8.9 million for the estimated proceeds and recoveries related to
insurance matters discussed above and recorded an accrual for the same
amount for its estimated cost to resolve those matters not presently
covered by existing settlements with insurance carriers and suppliers.

In evaluating the effect of the lawsuits, a number of factors have been
considered, including:  the litigation history, the significant decline
in the number of cases, the availability of various legal defenses and
the likely availability of proceeds from additional insurance.  Based on
its evaluation, the Company believes that the ultimate resolution of the
lawsuits and the insurance claims will not have a material effect upon
the financial position of the Company.

Letters of Credit

At December 31, 1996 approximately $20 million of  letters of credit
issued by the Company's banks were outstanding, principally in
connection with certain financing transactions.

Other

Ply Gem and its subsidiaries are subject to legal actions from time to
time which have arisen in the ordinary course of its business. In the
opinion of management, the resolution of these claims will not
materially affect the financial position of the Company.  The Company
has various commitments for the purchase of materials arising in the
ordinary course of business.
                 PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
         NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
                                     
Note 14    Quarterly Results (Unaudited)
                           1st         2nd         3rd        4th
                         Quarter     Quarter     Quarter    Quarter
                           (In thousands, except per share data)
Year Ended December                                        
31, 1996
Net Sales               $142,018      $212,079    $230,143   $190,688
Gross Profit              20,514        42,694      49,423     35,873
Income (loss) Before                                                
Taxes                     (4,753)      7,559      12,924       3,849
Net Income (Loss)         (2,638)      4,157       6,915       2,020
Per Share:                                                          
     Primary                (.18)        .28         .45         .15
     Fully Diluted          (.18)        .28         .45         .15
Year Ended December                                                  
31, 1995:
Net Sales               $162,934      $203,265    $210,973   $178,026
Gross Profit              24,862        34,149      37,444     28,191
Income (loss) Before                                                
Taxes (1)                 (4,594)      1,618       4,365    (11,651)
Net Income (Loss)         (2,665)      1,028         2,276   (8,041)
Per Share:                                                           
     Primary                (.18)        .07           .16      (.56)
Fully Diluted.........      (.18)        .07           .16      (.56)
  (1) After charge of $12.0 million for the impairment of assets in the
fourth quarter.  See Note 4 to the consolidated financial statements.

  Earnings (loss) per share calculations for each of the quarters
presented are based on the weighted average number of shares and common
equivalent shares outstanding during such periods.  The sum of the quarters
may not necessarily be equal to the full year earnings per share amounts.

            REPORT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
                                     




Board of Directors and Stockholders
  Ply Gem Industries, Inc.
  
  We  have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Ply  Gem
Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the "Company") as of December  31,  1996
and   1995   and   the  related  consolidated  statements  of   operations,
stockholders'  equity, and cash flows for each of the three  years  in  the
period  ended  December  31,  1996.  These  financial  statements  are  the
responsibility  of  the  Company's management.  Our  responsibility  is  to
express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits.

  We  conduct  our  audits in accordance with generally  accepted  auditing
standards.  Those standards require that we plan and perform the  audit  to
obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free
of  material  misstatement.  An audit includes examining, on a test  basis,
evidence   supporting  the  amounts  and  disclosures  in   the   financial
statements.   An  audit  also includes assessing the accounting  principles
used  and  significant estimates made by management, as well as  evaluating
the  overall financial statement presentation.  We believe that our  audits
provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

  In  our  opinion,  the  financial statements referred  to  above  present
fairly,  in  all material respects, the consolidated financial position  of
Ply  Gem Industries, Inc. and Subsidiaries as of December 31, 1996 and 1995
and  the  consolidated results of their operations and  their  consolidated
cash  flows  for each of the three years in the period ended  December  31,
1996 in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles.

  
  
  
  
                                   /s/ Grant Thornton LLP
                                   GRANT THORNTON LLP




New York, New York
February 25, 1997

  
  
                                     
                                     
                 PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                  CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
                          (Dollars In Thousands)
                                                            
                                               June 30,     December
ASSETS                                           1997          31,
                                                              1996
                                              (Unaudited)   
Cash and cash equivalents                     $   7,952     $   9,924
Accounts receivable, net of allowance                                
  of $2,713; $3,039 in 1996                                    28,003
Inventories                                     110,450        92,983
Prepaid and deferred income taxes                10,905        10,905
Other current assets                             14,931        12,975
     Total current assets                       190,175       154,790
                                                                     
Property, plant and equipment - at cost                              
  net of accumulated depreciation and                                
  amortization of $69,084; $62,757 in 1996      101,543        90,681
Patents and trademarks, net of accumulated                           
  amortization of  $10,331; $9,776 in 1996       13,255        13,793
Other intangible assets - net                    14,380        14,794
Cost in excess of net assets acquired - net      20,887        21,618
Other assets                                     18,220        17,771
     Total assets                              $358,460      $313,447
                                                                     
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY                                 
Accounts payable and accrued expenses          $ 70,755      $ 66,768
Current maturities of long-term debt and                        1,380
capital leases                                    1,528
     Total current liabilities                   72,283        68,148
                                                                     
Long-term debt                                  111,496        73,166
Capital leases                                    8,656         9,231
Other liabilities                                18,819        17,119
                                                                     
Stockholders' equity:                                                
  Preferred stock, $.01 par value;                                   
      authorized  5,000,000  shares;   none           -              
issued                                                               
  Common stock, $.25 par value; authorized                           
    60,000,000 shares; issued 17,747,957;         4,437         4,419
    17,676,450 in 1996
  Additional paid-in capital                    150,059       149,226
  Retained earnings                              63,129        61,993
  Less: Treasury stock-at cost                                       
    (3,764,278 shares; 3,687,954 in 1996)        64,766        63,936
            Unamortized restricted stock                        5,919
and note receivable                               5,653
            Total stockholders' equity          147,206       145,783
     Total liabilities and stockholders'       $358,460      $313,447
equity
                                                                     
     See accompanying notes to the consolidated financial statements.
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                 PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                    CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
                                (Unaudited)
                   (In Thousands Except per Share Data)
                                                     
                                               Quarter Ended
                                                     
                                              June 30,     June 30,
                                                  1997         1996
                                                                   
Net sales                                     $218,916     $212,079

Cost of goods sold                             177,405      169,385

     Gross profit                               41,511       42,694

Selling, general and administrative             30,050       32,591
expenses

Merger expenses                                  2,850            -

     Income from operations                      8,611       10,103

Interest expense                               (1,982)      (1,933)

Other expense, net                               (754)        (611)
                                                                   
     Income before income taxes                  5,875        7,559
                                                                   
Income taxes                                     2,842        3,402
                                                                   
     Net income                               $  3,033     $  4,157

Earnings per share:                                                
     Primary                                     $ .20        $ .28
     Fully diluted                               $ .20          .28
                                                                   
Weighted average number of shares                                  
 outstanding:                                                      
     Primary                                    16,586       16,102
     Fully diluted                              16,586       16,102

Cash dividends per share                        $  .03       $  .03

       See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
                                     
                                     
                                     
                                     
                 PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
               CONSOLIDATED CONDENSED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
                                (Unaudited)
                   (In Thousands Except per Share Data)
                                                Six Months
                                                   Ended
                                                     
                                              June 30,     June 30,
                                                  1997         1996
                                                                   
Net sales                                     $381,728     $354,097

Cost of goods sold                             313,403      290,889

     Gross profit                               68,325       63,208

Selling, general and administrative             56,626       55,988
expenses

Merger expenses                                  2,850            -

     Income from operations                      8,849        7,220

Interest expense                               (3,649)      (3,757)

Other expense, net                             (1,239)        (657)
                                                                   
     Income before income taxes                  3,961        2,806
                                                                   
Income taxes                                     1,981        1,287
                                                                   
     Net income                              $   1,980     $  1,519

Earnings per share:                                                
     Primary                                     $ .14        $ .11
     Fully diluted                                 .14          .11
                                                                   
Weighted average number of shares                                  
 outstanding:                                                      
     Primary                                    13,842       14,251
     Fully diluted                              13,842       14,251

Cash dividends per share                        $  .06       $  .06

       See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
                                     
                                     
                                     
                 PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
                               (Unaudited)
                              (In Thousands)
                                              Six Months Ended
                                       June 30,            June 30,
                                         1997                1996
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING                                                
ACTIVITIES
Net income                                    $1,980               $1,519
Adjustments to reconcile net                                             
income
 to net cash provided by (used
in)
 operating activities:
   Depreciation and amortization     $ 8,367           $ 7,569           
   Provision for doubtful                460             1,526           
accounts
   Changes in assets and                                                 
liabilities:
     Accounts receivable            (18,394)          (13,830)           
     Inventories                    (17,467)           (4,494)           
     Prepaid and deferred income           0             1,272           
taxes
     Prepaid expenses and other      (1,956)           (2,241)          `
current assets
     Accounts payable and accrued      4,479             8,873           
expenses
     Restructuring                     (492)           (4,294)           
     Other                                                               
                                       1,251  (23,75     3,550    (2,069)
                                                  2)
     Net cash used in operating                                          
activities                                    (21,77                (550)
                                                  2)
                                                                         
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING                                                
ACTIVITIES
  Additions to property, plant                (17,78              (8,623)
and equipment                                     9)
  Other                                                                  
                                                 243                  117
  Net cash used in investing                                             
activities                                    (17,54              (8,506)
                                                  6)
                                                                         
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING                                                
ACTIVITIES
  Purchase of treasury shares                 (1,808              (4,630)
                                                   )
  Proceeds from borrowings                     2,725                    -
  Net change in revolving note                                           
borrowings with original                      35,900                9,460
maturity of 90 days or less
  Cash dividends                               (844)                     
                                                                    (868)
  Other                                                                  
                                               1,373                  992
  Net cash provided by financing                                    4,954
activities                                    37,346

  Net decrease in cash and cash               (1,972              (4,102)
equivalents                                        )
  Cash and cash equivalents at                                      8,107
beginning of period                            9,924
  Cash and cash equivalents at                     $             $  4,005
end of period                                  7,952
                                                                         
       See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
                  PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 (Unaudited)


NOTE  1  The  accompanying financial statements have  been  prepared  without
audit,  pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and  Exchange
Commission.  Certain information and footnote disclosures  normally  included
in  financial  statements  prepared  in accordance  with  generally  accepted
accounting  principles have been condensed or omitted pursuant to such  rules
and regulations.

     These  statements  include all adjustments, consisting  only  of  normal
recurring   accruals,  considered  necessary  for  a  fair  presentation   of
financial  position  and  results of operations.   The  financial  statements
included  herein should be read in conjunction with the financial  statements
and notes thereto included in the latest annual report on Form 10-K.


NOTE  2   On July 24, 1997, Ply Gem Industries, Inc. (the "Company")  entered
into  an  Agreement  and  Plan  of  Merger ("Agreement")  with  Nortek,  Inc.
("Nortek")  and its subsidiary, NTK Sub, Inc. (the "Purchaser")  pursuant  to
which Nortek commenced on July 29, 1997, a cash tender offer to purchase  all
of the outstanding shares of the Company for cash consideration of $19.50 per
share.   The  Agreement  is  subject to customary conditions,  including  the
tender of a majority of the outstanding shares, regulatory approvals and  the
receipt of financing.  Also on July 24, 1997, the Company terminated its June
24, 1997 merger agreement with Atrium Acquisition Holdings Corp. (Atrium), an
affiliate  of  Hicks,  Muse, Tate & Furst Incorporated.   As  a  result,  the
Company  paid $12 million to Atrium which was funded by the sale  of  640,000
shares of the Company's stock to Nortek for the same amount.


NOTE 3 The major classes of inventories were as follows:

                                (In Thousands)
   
                               June 30,   December 31,
                                   1997           1996
                                                      
   Finished goods            $   61,696        $53,833
   Work in process               13,837          9,724
   Raw materials                 34,917         29,426
                               $110,450        $92,983
                                       
                                       
                                      
NOTE  4Earnings per share of common stock is computed by dividing net  income
by  the  weighted average number of common shares outstanding.  Earnings  per
share  for  the  second  quarter of 1997 and 1996  is  calculated  using  the
modified treasury stock method, which limits the assumed purchase of treasury
shares to 20% of the outstanding common shares.

      In  February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board has  issued
Statement  of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128, "Earnings  Per  Share",
which is effective for financial statements for both
                  PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 (Unaudited)

NOTE 4 CONTINUED

interim and annual periods ending after December 15, 1997.  Early adoption of
the  new standard is not permitted.  The new standard eliminates primary  and
fully diluted earnings per share and requires
presentation of basic and diluted earnings per share together with disclosure
of  how  the  per share amounts were computed.  Adoption of the new  standard
would not have had a material effect on earnings per share for the three  and
six months ended June 30, 1997.


NOTE  5  Supplemental cash flow information for the six month periods are  as
follows:

                                  (In Thousands)
                                June 30,   June 30, 1996
                                    1997
   Interest paid                  $3,300          $3,156
   Income taxes paid               1,098             387

NOTE  6The accumulated amortization of cost in excess of net assets  acquired
and  other intangible assets are $23,502,000 at June 30, 1997 and $22,357,000
at December 31, 1996.


NOTE  7The  Company's loan agreements with its banks require the  Company  to
maintain  a  specified leverage ratio, fixed charge ratio  and  tangible  net
worth  levels  and maintain certain financial ratios, among  its  provisions.
Under   the   most  restrictive  of  these  covenants,  at  June  30,   1997,
approximately $1,900,000
of retained earnings was available for the payment of dividends in 1997.


NOTE  8During  the  second quarter of 1997, the Board  of  Directors  adopted
resolutions  providing for severance payments in the event  of  a  change  in
control  and  subsequent  termination,  as  defined,  to  certain  designated
employees  of  the  Company.  At June 30, 1997, the  maximum  amount  payable
would be approximately $5 million.


NOTE   9Hoover  Treated  Wood  Products,  Inc.  ("Hoover"),  a  wholly-owned
subsidiary  of  Ply Gem Industries, Inc. ("Ply Gem"), is a  defendant  in  a
number  of  lawsuits  alleging damage caused by alleged defects  in  certain
pressure  treated  interior wood products.  Hoover has not  manufactured  or
sold these products since August, 1988.  The number of lawsuits pending  has
declined  significantly from earlier periods.  Most of the suits  have  been
resolved  by  dismissal or settlement with settlements  being  paid  out  of
insurance proceeds or other third party recoveries.  Hoover and Ply Gem  are
vigorously  defending  the  suits  which  remain  pending  and  defense  and
indemnity  costs are being paid out of insurance proceeds and proceeds  from
a  settlement by Hoover with suppliers of material used in the production of
interior treated wood products.

                                      
                  PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                 NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 (Unaudited)
                                      
                                      
NOTE 9 - CONTINUED

     Hoover  and  Ply  Gem  have engaged in coverage litigation  with  their
insurers  and  have  settled their coverage claims with a  majority  of  the
insurers.   Ply  Gem believes that the remaining coverage disputes  will  be
resolved  on  a  satisfactory basis and a substantial amount  of  additional
coverage  will  be  available to Hoover.  In reaching this  belief,  it  has
analyzed  Hoover's  insurance  coverage  and  the  status  of  the  coverage
litigation,  considered its history of settlements with primary  and  excess
insurers and consulted with counsel.

          Hoover has recorded a receivable at June 30, 1997 for approximately
$7.5  million for the estimated proceeds and recoveries related to  insurance
matters discussed above and recorded an accrual for the same
amount  for its estimated cost to resolve those matters not presently covered
by existing settlements with insurance carriers and suppliers.

           In evaluating the effect of the lawsuits, a number of factors have
been  considered, including, the litigation history, the significant  decline
in  the  number of cases, the availability of various legal defenses and  the
likely  availability  of proceeds from additional insurance.   Based  on  its
evaluation, the Company believes that the ultimate resolution of the lawsuits
and  the  insurance claims will not have a material effect upon the financial
position of the Company.

           Two  purported stockholders of the Company, filed a  complaint  in
Delaware  Chancery  Court  against the Company and  its  Board  of  Directors
("Board").  The  complaint  purports to be  brought  on  behalf  of  a  class
consisting (with certain exceptions) of all stockholders of the Company,  and
challenges as inadequate to such stockholders the consideration to be paid in
connection  with  the June 24, 1997 merger agreement with  Atrium  (that  has
subsequently been terminated in connection with the execution of the July 24,
1997  Agreement  with Nortek referred to in Note 2).  The complaint  alleges,
among other things, that the proposed price to be paid pursuant to the merger
agreement  with  Atrium  is  inadequate, and that the  Board  breached  their
fiduciary  duties in agreeing to it.  The Company and its Board  believe  the
complaint to be without merit.
Item 7(b)  Pro Forma Information

                        NORTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                           PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC
                INTRODUCTION TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED
                       CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The  following  unaudited  pro  forma  condensed  consolidated  statement  of
operations  of  Nortek, Inc. and Subsidiaries, ("Pro Forma Nortek")  for  the
year  ended December 31, 1996 and the six months and twelve months ended June
28,  1997  give  effect  to  (i) the acquisition of  Ply  Gem,  the  sale  of
$310,000,000 principal amount of 9 1/8% Senior Notes due 2007, ( the "9  1/8%
Notes"),  the  extension  of  credit under the Ply  Gem  Credit  Facility  to
refinance certain existing indebtedness of Ply Gem and the termination of Ply
Gem's   accounts   receivable  securitization  program   (collectively,   the
"Transactions"), (ii) the issuance of the 9 1/4% Senior Notes due  2007  (the
"9  1/4%  Notes")in  March, 1997 and (iii) a portion of  the  estimated  cost
reductions which are directly attributable to the acquisition as  if  all  of
the  foregoing  had occurred on January 1, 1996.  In addition, the  unaudited
adjusted  pro forma condensed consolidated statement of operations ("Adjusted
Pro  Forma  Nortek") for the year ended December 31, 1996 and the six  months
and  twelve  months ended June 28, 1997 give effect to all of  the  estimated
cost  reductions  (as  discussed below). The unaudited  pro  forma  condensed
consolidated  balance sheet for Pro Forma Nortek as of June  28,  1997  gives
effect to the transactions as if they occurred on that date.

Nortek expects to realize pre-tax annual cost savings of approximately  $23.4
million, based on the last twelve months ended June 28, 1997, as a result  of
the  acquisition.  These savings are expected to result from several actions,
including: (i) the elimination of expenses associated with Ply Gem's New York
headquarters;  (ii)  the consolidation into Nortek of certain  of  Ply  Gem's
corporate functions such as legal, accounting and risk management; and  (iii)
the identification and rationalization of underperforming product lines.   Of
the  $23.4  million of expected pre-tax savings, $7.9 million is included  in
footnote  (o)  for  the  twelve months ended June  28,  1997  and  represents
estimated  cost  reductions directly attributable to  the  acquisition.   The
remaining  $15.5  million is included in footnote (t) for the  twelve  months
ended  June  28,  1997 and relates to additional estimated cost  savings  and
operating  efficiencies  which  management  expects  will  result  from   the
acquisition.

The  effect of the issuance of the 9 1/4% Notes is reflected in Nortek's June
28,  1997  unaudited condensed consolidated balance sheet since such issuance
occurred prior to the date of such balance sheet.

The  acquisition  is accounted for under the purchase method  of  accounting.
The   accompanying  unaudited  pro  forma  condensed  consolidated  financial
statements  have  been  prepared  utilizing  a  preliminary  purchase   price
allocation.   The  preliminary  purchase  price  allocation  is  subject   to
refinement  until  all  pertinent information regarding  the  acquisition  is
obtained  and,  accordingly,  the amounts presented  herein  are  subject  to
change.
                        NORTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                           PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC
                INTRODUCTION TO UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED
                       CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 (Continued)
                                      

The  accompanying Pro Forma Nortek information is presented for  illustrative
purposes only and is not necessarily indicative of the financial position  or
results  of operations which would actually have been reported had the  above
transactions  been in effect during the periods presented  or  which  may  be
reported  in the future.  The results of operations for the six months  ended
June 28, 1997 are not necessarily indicative of the results of operations  to
be expected for the full year.

The   accompanying  unaudited  pro  forma  condensed  consolidated  financial
statements  should  be  read in conjunction with the  audited  and  unaudited
Consolidated Financial Statements and related Notes thereto for Ply Gem's and
Nortek's  periodic  reports  on  Form 10-K  and  Form  10-Q  filed  with  the
Securities and Exchange Commission.

When used in this discussion, the word "expects" and similar expressions  are
intended to identify forward-looking statements.  Such statements are subject
to  certain risks and uncertainties, over which Nortek has no control,  which
could  cause actual results to differ materially from those presented.  These
risks  and  uncertainties  include estimated cost  reductions.   Readers  are
cautioned  not  to  place undue reliance on these forward-looking  statements
which  speak only as of the date hereof.  Nortek undertakes no obligation  to
republish   revised   forward-looking  statements  to   reflect   events   or
circumstances  after  the  date  thereof or  to  reflect  the  occurrence  of
unanticipated  events.   Readers  are also  urged  to  carefully  review  and
consider the various disclosures made by Nortek, in this report, as  well  as
Nortek's  periodic  reports  on Forms 10-K,  10-Q  and  8-K  filed  with  the
Securities and Exchange Commission.
                                      
         NORTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES AND PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC.
          UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
                             As of June 28, 1997

                              Nortek    Ply Gem    Pro Forma   Pro Forma
                            Historical Historical Adjustments    Nortek
                                     (Dollar Amounts in millions)
             ASSETS
Unrestricted:
 Cash and cash equivalents    $ 56.8     $  8.0     $   --- (a)$   64.8
 Marketable securities avail-
  able for sale                168.6        ---      (110.5)     (b)  58.1
Restricted:
 Cash and marketable securities  5.7        ---         ---        5.7
Accounts receivable, net       137.8       45.9        49.2 (c)  232.9
Inventories, net               107.7      110.5         ---      218.2
Prepaid expenses                 4.3        ---         ---        4.3
Other current assets            13.8       14.9        (3.8)(d)   24.9
Prepaid income taxes            20.0       10.9         ---       30.9
 Total current assets          514.7      190.2       (65.1)     639.8
Property, plant and equipment,
 net                           138.0      101.5         ---      239.5
Goodwill and other intangibles  88.9       20.9       227.9 (e)  337.7
Deferred debt expense           11.0        1.2        10.1 (f)   22.3
Other assets                    20.4       44.7        (7.2)(g)   57.9

  Total assets                $773.0     $358.5      $165.7   $1,297.2

  LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' INVESTMENT
Notes payable                 $ 12.9     $  ---      $  ---   $   12.9
Current maturities of long-term
 Debt                            5.1        1.5         ---        6.6
Accounts payable                86.3       36.9         ---      123.2
Accrued expenses and taxes, net101.0       33.9         9.0 (h)  143.9
  Total current liabilities    205.3       72.3         9.0      286.6
Deferred income taxes           18.3        2.6        (3.6)(i)   17.3
Other long-term liabilities     19.5       16.2         ---       35.7
Notes, mortgages, capital leases
 and obligations payable less
 current maturities            408.8      120.2       307.5 (j)  836.5
Preference stock               ---          ---         ---        ---
Common stock                    16.0        4.4        (4.4)      16.0
Special common stock              .8        ---         ---         .8
Additional paid-in capital     135.3      150.1      (150.1)     135.3
Retained earnings               48.2       63.1       (63.1)      48.2
Cumulative translation, pension
 and other adjustments          (4.0)      (5.6)        5.6       (4.0)
Treasury stock-common          (73.3)     (64.8)       64.8      (73.3)
Treasury stock-special common   (1.9)       ---         ---       (1.9)
  Total stockholders' investment121.1     147.2      (147.2)(k)  121.1

     Total liabilities and
       stockholders' investment$773.0    $358.5     $ 165.7   $1,297.2

See Notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements

         NORTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES AND PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC.
     UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                    FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996

                                     Nortek                      Nortek
                                   Historical    Adjustments  As Adjusted
                         (Dollar Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share Data)
Net sales                           $969.8          $  ---      $969.8
Cost of products sold                709.9             ---       709.9
Gross profit                         259.9             ---       259.9
Selling, general and admini-
 strative expense                    199.8             ---       199.8
Operating income                      60.1             ---        60.1
Interest expense                     (30.1)          (12.2)(l)   (42.3)
Other expense                          ---             ---         ---
Interest income                        5.3             ---         5.3
Net gain on investment and
 marketable securities                  .7             ---          .7
Earnings before provision for
 income taxes                         36.0           (12.2)       23.8
Provision for income taxes            14.0            (4.1)(m)     9.9
 Net earnings                       $ 22.0          $ (8.1)     $ 13.9

Net earnings per share (v)          $ 2.05                      $ 1.30
Fully diluted weighted average
 Shares outstanding (in thousands)  10,722                      10,722
EBITDA (w)                           $82.6                       $82.6
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges(x) 2.1x                        1.5x

For the Year Ended December 31, 1996 - (Continued)

                                     Nortek
As   Ply Gem                        Combined
                                    Adjusted      Historical    Total
Net sales                           $969.8          $774.9    $1,744.7
Cost of products sold                709.9           626.4     1,336.3
Gross profit                         259.9           148.5       408.4
Selling, general and admini-
 strative expense                    199.8           119.5       319.3
Operating income                      60.1            29.0        89.1
Interest expense                     (42.3)           (6.8)      (49.1)
Other expense                        ---              (2.6)       (2.6)
Interest income                        5.3             ---         5.3
Net gain on investment and
 marketable securities                  .7             ---          .7
Earnings before provision for
 income taxes                         23.8            19.6        43.4
Provision for income taxes             9.9             9.1        19.0
 Net earnings                       $ 13.9          $ 10.5     $  24.4

Net earnings per share (v)          $ 1.30
Fully diluted weighted average
 shares outstanding (in thousands)  10,722
EBITDA(w)                            $82.6
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges(x) 1.5x

         NORTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES AND PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC.
     UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                    FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 1996


For the Year Ended December 31, 1996 - (Continued)

                                                              Adjusted
                                                    Pro         Pro
                           Combined                Forma       Forma
                            Total    Adjustments   Nortek      Nortek

Net sales                  $1,744.7    $  ---     $1,744.7    $1,744.7
Cost of products sold       1,336.3       4.5 (n)  1,340.8     1,340.8
Gross profit                  408.4      (4.5)       403.9       403.9
Selling, general and admini-
 strative expense             319.3      (8.6)(o)    310.7       297.1(t)
Operating income               89.1       4.1         93.2       106.8
Interest expense              (49.1)    (30.8)(p)    (79.9)      (79.9)
Other expense                  (2.6)      2.9 (q)       .3          .3
Interest income                 5.3       ---          5.3         5.3
Net gain on investment and
 marketable securities           .7       ---           .7          .7
Earnings before provision for
 income taxes                  43.4     (23.8)        19.6        33.2
Provision for income taxes     19.0      (6.0)(s)     13.0        17.8(u)
 Net earnings               $  24.4    $(17.8)     $   6.6     $  15.4

Net earnings per share (v)                         $   .62     $  1.44
Fully diluted weighted average
 shares outstanding (in thousands)                  10,722      10,722
EBITDA(w)                                          $ 135.2     $ 148.0
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges(x)                  1.2x       1.4x

See Notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements

         NORTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES AND PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC.
     UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                   FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 28, 1997

                                     Nortek                     Nortek
                                   Historical   Adjustments  As Adjusted
                         (Dollar Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share Data)
Net sales                            $469.2        $  ---       $469.2
Cost of products sold                 342.5           ---        342.5
Gross profit                          126.7           ---        126.7
Selling, general and admini-
 strative expense                      96.8           ---         96.8
Operating income                       29.9           ---         29.9
Interest expense                      (18.5)         (2.5)(l)    (21.0)
Other expense                           ---           ---          ---
Interest income                         4.4           ---          4.4
Net gain on investment and
 marketable securities                   .2           ---           .2
Earnings before provision for
 income taxes                          16.0          (2.5)        13.5
Provision for income taxes              5.6           (.8)(m)      4.8
 Net earnings                        $ 10.4        $ (1.7)      $  8.7

Net earnings per share(v)            $ 1.05                     $  .88
Fully diluted weighted average
 Shares outstanding(in thousands)     9,923                      9,923
EBITDA(w)                            $ 41.7                     $ 41.7
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges(x)  1.8x                       1.6x

For the Six Months ended June 28, 1997 - (Continued)

                                     Nortek
As   Ply Gem                        Combined
                                    Adjusted      Historical    Total

Net sales                            $469.2        $381.7       $850.9
Cost of products sold                 342.5         313.4        655.9
Gross profit                          126.7          68.3        195.0
Selling, general and admini-
 strative expense                      96.8          59.5        156.3
Operating income                       29.9           8.8         38.7
Interest expense                      (21.0)         (3.6)       (24.6)
Other expense                           ---          (1.2)        (1.2)
Interest income                         4.4           ---          4.4
Net gain on investment and
 marketable securities                   .2           ---           .2
Earnings before provision for
 income taxes                          13.5           4.0         17.5
Provision for income taxes              4.8           2.0          6.8
 Net earnings                        $  8.7        $  2.0       $ 10.7

Net earnings per share (v)           $  .88
Fully diluted weighted average
 shares outstanding (in thousands)    9,923
EBITDA(w)                            $ 41.7
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges(x)  1.6x

         NORTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES AND PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC.
     UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                   FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 28, 1997


For the Six Months ended June 28, 1997 - (Continued)

                                                              Adjusted
                                                    Pro         Pro
                           Combined                Forma       Forma
                            Total    Adjustments   Nortek      Nortek

Net sales                   $850.9     $   ---     $850.9      $850.9
Cost of products sold        655.9          2.3(n)  658.2       658.2
Gross profit                 195.0         (2.3)    192.7       192.7
Selling, general and admini-
 strative expense            156.3         (6.6)(o) 149.7       142.0 (t)
Operating income              38.7          4.3      43.0        50.7
Interest expense             (24.6)       (15.2)(p) (39.8)      (39.8)
Other expense                 (1.2)         1.4 (q)    .2          .2
Interest income                4.4         (1.7)(r)   2.7         2.7
Net gain on investment and
 marketable securities          .2         ---         .2          .2
Earnings before provision for
 income taxes                 17.5        (11.2)      6.3        14.0
Provision for income taxes     6.8         (3.7)(s)   3.1         5.8 (u)
 Net earnings               $ 10.7      $  (7.5)   $  3.2      $  8.2

Net earnings per share (v)                         $  .32      $  .83
Fully diluted weighted average
 shares outstanding (in thousands)                  9,923       9,923
EBITDA(w)                                          $ 65.5      $ 72.8
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges(x)                1.1x        1.3x

See Notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements
         NORTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES AND PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC.
     UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                  FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 28, 1997

                                     Nortek                      Nortek
                                   Historical   Adjustments   As Adjusted
                         (Dollar Amounts in Millions, Except Per Share Data)
Net sales                           $957.8          $  ---      $957.8
Cost of products sold                695.2             ---       695.2
Gross profit                         262.6             ---       262.6
Selling, general and admini-
 strative expense                    198.4             ---       198.4
Operating income                      64.2             ---        64.2
Interest expense                     (33.1)           (8.6)(l)   (41.7)
Other expense                          ---             ---         ---
Interest income                        6.9             ---         6.9
Net gain on investment and
 marketable securities                  .9             ---          .9
Earnings before provision for
 income taxes                         38.9            (8.6)       30.3
Provision for income taxes            14.7            (2.9)(m)    11.8
 Net earnings                       $ 24.2          $ (5.7)     $ 18.5

Net earnings per share (v)          $ 2.40                      $ 1.84
Fully diluted weighted average
 Shares outstanding (in thousands)  10,074                      10,074
EBITDA(w)                            $87.4                       $87.4
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges(x) 2.1x                        1.7x

For the Twelve Months ended June 28, 1997 - (Continued)

                                     Nortek
As   Ply Gem                        Combined
                                    Adjusted      Historical    Total

Net sales                            $957.8         $802.5    $1,760.3
Cost of products sold                 695.2          648.9     1,344.1
Gross profit                          262.6          153.6       416.2
Selling, general and admini-
 strative expense                     198.4          123.0       321.4
Operating income                       64.2           30.6        94.8
Interest expense                      (41.7)          (6.6)      (48.3)
Other expense                           ---           (3.2)       (3.2)
Interest income                         6.9            ---         6.9
Net gain on investment and
 marketable securities                   .9            ---          .9
Earnings before provision for
 income taxes                          30.3           20.8        51.1
Provision for income taxes             11.8            9.8        21.6
 Net earnings                        $ 18.5         $ 11.0    $   29.5

Net earnings per share (v)           $ 1.84
Fully diluted weighted average
 shares outstanding (in thousands)   10,074
EBITDA(w)                             $87.4
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges(x)  1.7x

         NORTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES AND PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC.
     UNAUDITED PRO FORMA CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
                  FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED JUNE 28, 1997


For the Twelve Months ended June 28, 1997 - (Continued)

                                                              Adjusted
                                                    Pro         Pro
                           Combined                Forma       Forma
                            Total    Adjustments   Nortek      Nortek

Net sales                  $1,760.3     $  ---    $1,760.3    $1,760.3
Cost of products sold       1,344.1        4.5       (n)       1,348.6
1,348.6
Gross profit                  416.2       (4.5)      411.7       411.7
Selling, general and admini-
 strative expense             321.4      (11.1)(o)   310.3       294.8(t)
Operating income               94.8        6.6       101.4       116.9
Interest expense              (48.3)     (31.0)(p)   (79.3)      (79.3)
Other expense                  (3.2)       3.0 (q)     (.2)        (.2)
Interest income                 6.9       (1.7)(r)     5.2         5.2
Net gain on investment and
 marketable securities           .9        ---          .9          .9
Earnings before provision for
 income taxes                  51.1      (23.1)       28.0        43.5
Provision for income taxes     21.6       (6.6)(s)    15.0        20.4(u)
 Net earnings              $   29.5     $(16.5)    $  13.0     $  23.1

Net earnings per share (v)                         $  1.29     $  2.30
Fully diluted weighted average
 shares outstanding (in thousands)                  10,074      10,074
EBITDA(w)                                          $ 144.9     $ 159.6
Ratio of earnings to fixed charges(x)                 1.3x        1.5x

See Notes to the Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Consolidated Financial
Statements
                        NORTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                        AND PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC.
                      NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA
                 CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                (In Millions)

                                                                   As of
                                                                  June 28,
                                                                    1997
(a)Cash and cash equivalents:
   Total sources of financing for the acquisition and related
   transactions:
    Gross proceeds from the 9 1/8% Notes                          $307.5
    Proceeds from the sale of marketable securities                110.5
    Extension of credit under Ply Gem Credit Facility              101.9
                                                                  $519.9

   Total uses of financing for the acquisition and related
   transactions:
    Consideration paid for Ply Gem common stock and cancella-
     tion of options                                               310.2
    Funding of termination fees and costs under prior acquisi-
     tion agreement                                                 12.0
    Refinancing of existing Ply Gem indebtedness                   101.9
    Termination of accounts receivable securitization program       50.0
    Consideration paid for termination of management agreements     24.5
    Fees, expenses and other costs related to the Transactions      21.3
                                                                  (519.9)
                                                                 ------- 
                                                                 $   0.0
                                                                ========
(b)Marketable securities available for sale:
    Sale of marketable securities to fund the acquisition
     and related transactions                                    $(110.5)
                                                                ========
(c)Accounts receivable:
    Forgiveness of notes receivable in connection with the
     termination of management agreements                        $   (.8)
    Termination and repurchase of amounts outstanding under
     Ply Gem's accounts receivable securitization program           50.0
                                                                 -------
                                                                 $  49.2
                                                                 =======
(d)Other current assets:
    Forgiveness of notes receivable in connection with the
     termination of management agreements                        $  (3.8)

(e)Goodwill:
    Additional cost in excess of net assets acquired, net        $ 227.9

(f)Deferred debt expense:
    Financing costs related to the offering and extension
     of credit under Ply Gem Credit Facility                     $  10.7
    Write-off deferred debt expense related to refinanced
     indebtedness                                                    (.6)
                                                                 --------
                                                                 $  10.1
                                                                 ========
                        NORTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                        AND PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC.
                      NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA
          CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
                                (In Millions)

                                                                    As of
                                                              June 28,1997
(g)Other assets:
    Forgiveness of notes receivable in connection with the
     termination of management agreements                        $  (7.2)

(h)Accrued expenses and taxes:
    Estimated liabilities incurred in connection with the
     acquisition                                                 $   9.0

(i)Deferred income taxes:
    To record deferred taxes related to the acquisition          $  (3.6)

(j)Notes, mortgages, capital leases and obligations payable
   less current maturities:
    9 1/8% Notes issued                                          $ 307.5
    Extension of credit under the Ply Gem Credit Facility          101.9
    Refinancing of existing Ply Gem indebtedness                  (101.9)
                                                                 $ 307.5
(k)Stockholders' investment:
    To eliminate equity in connection with the acquisition       $(152.2)
    Forgiveness of notes receivable in connection with the
     termination of management agreements                            5.0
                                                                 $(147.2)

                                                    Six Months Twelve Months
                                       Year Ended     Ended        Ended
                                      December 31,   June 28,     June 28,
                                          1996         1997         1997
(l)Interest expense:
    Interest expense related to the
     9 1/4% Notes issued in March
     1997                               $(16.2)      $ (3.3)     $ (11.4)
    Amortization of related debt
     Issuance costs                        (.5)         (.1)         (.4)
    Reduction of interest expense
     related to debt refinanced with
     a portion of the proceeds from
     the 9 1/4% Notes issued in
     March 1997                            4.5           .9          3.2
                                        $(12.2)      $ (2.5)      $ (8.6)
                        NORTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                        AND PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC.
                      NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA
          CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
                                (In Millions)

                                                    Six Months Twelve Months
                                       Year Ended     Ended        Ended
                                      December 31,   June 28,     June 28,
                                          1996         1997         1997
(m)Tax provision:
    Tax benefit on the interest
     expense adjustments related to
     the 9 1/4% Notes issued in
     March 1997 and the related
     refinancing                       $  (4.1)      $  (.8)      $ (2.9)

(n)Reflects the following adjustment
   to cost of sales:
    Increased amortization of
     goodwill over 40 years due to
     the acquisition                   $   4.5       $  2.3       $  4.5

(o)Reflects the following adjustments
   to selling, general and administra-
   tive expense:
    Elimination of Ply Gem's non-
     recurring costs related to the
     acquisition                       $   (.8)      $ (2.9)      $ (3.2)
    Estimated cost reductions
     directly attributable to the
     acquisition                          (7.8)        (3.7)        (7.9)
                                       $  (8.6)      $ (6.6)      $(11.1)
(p)Interest expense:
    Interest expense at a rate of
     9 1/8% on the Notes issued in
     the offering                      $ (28.3)      $(14.1)      $(28.3)
    Amortization of related debt
     issuance costs                       (1.0)         (.5)        (1.0)
    Amortization of debt discount          (.2)         (.1)         (.2)
    Interest expense at an assumed
     rate of 6 3/4% on indebtedness
     assumed to be outstanding
     under the Ply Gem Credit
     Facility                             (7.0)        (3.5)        (7.0)
    Reduction in interest expense
     related to the refinancing of
     existing Ply Gem indebtedness         5.7          3.0          5.5
                                        $(30.8)      $(15.2)      $(31.0)

                        NORTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                        AND PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC.
                      NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA
          CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
                                (In Millions)

                                                    Six Months Twelve Months
                                       Year Ended     Ended        Ended
                                      December 31,   June 28,     June 28,
                                          1996         1997         1997
(q)Other expense:
    Decrease in other expense, net due
     to termination and repurchase of
     amounts outstanding under Ply
     Gem's accounts receivable
     securitization program             $  2.9       $  1.4       $  3.0

(r)Interest income:
    Reduction in interest income on
     marketable securities sold to
     fund the acquisition and
     related transactions              $   ---      $  (1.7)      $ (1.7)

(s)Tax provision:
    Tax benefit on the interest
     expense adjustments related
     to the 9 1/8% Notes, the Ply
     Gem Credit Facility and the
     refinancing of existing Ply
     Gem indebtedness                  $  (9.7)     $  (4.9)      $ (9.8)

    Tax provision on the elimina-
     tion of Ply Gem's non-recurring
     costs related to the
     acquisition                            .3           .7          1.0

    Tax provision on the estimated
     cost reductions directly
     attributable to the acquisition
     referred to in note (o) above         3.4          1.1          2.8

    Tax benefit on the reduction in
     interest income related to the
     sale of marketable securities
     used to fund the acquisition
     and related transactions              ---          (.6)         (.6)
                                       $  (6.0)      $ (3.7)      $ (6.6)

                        NORTEK, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
                        AND PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC.
                      NOTES TO THE UNAUDITED PRO FORMA
          CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - (Continued)
                                (In Millions)

(t)Additional estimated cost savings
    and operating efficiencies related
    to the acquisition including
    depreciation and amortization
    expense of approximately $.8, $.4
    and $.8 for the year ended
    December 31, 1996, the six months
    ended June 28, 1997 and the
    twelve months ended June 28, 1997,
    respectively                       $ (13.6)      $ (7.7)      $(15.5)

(u)Tax provision on the additional
    estimated cost savings and
    operating efficiencies related
    to the acquisition referred to in
    note (t) above                      $  4.8       $  2.7       $  5.4

(v)Pro  forma  primary and fully diluted earnings per share are  computed  on
   the same basis as the historical amounts.

(w)"EBITDA"  is operating earnings plus depreciation and amortization  (other
   than  amortization  of deferred debt expense and debt  discount).   EBITDA
   should  not be considered as an alternative to net earnings as  a  measure
   of  Nortek's operating results or to cash flows as a measure of liquidity.
   EBITDA  principally differs from net increase (decrease)  in  unrestricted
   cash  and  cash  equivalents shown on the Consolidated Statement  of  Cash
   Flows,   prepared   in  accordance  with  generally  accepted   accounting
   principles,   in  that  EBITDA  does  not  reflect  capital  expenditures,
   borrowings,  principal and interest payments under debt and capital  lease
   obligations,  income  tax payments and cash flows  from  other  operating,
   investing and financing activities.

(x)For  purposes  of calculating this ratio, "earnings" consist  of  earnings
   before  provision  for  income taxes and fixed charges.   "Fixed  charges"
   consist  of interest expense and the estimated interest portion of  rental
   payments on operating leases.






                                                         EXHIBIT 2.2

                            AMENDMENT NO. 1
                        TO THE MERGER AGREEMENT
                                   
                     Dated as of September 2, 1997
                                   
     Nortek, Inc., a Delaware corporation ("Parent"), NTK Sub, Inc., a
Delaware corporation and wholly owned subsidiary of Parent ("Sub") and
Ply  Gem  Industries,  Inc.,  a Delaware corporation  (the  "Company")
hereby agrees as follows:

     1.   Reference  to Merger Agreement: Definitions.   Reference  is
hereby  made  to  the  Agreement  and Plan of  Merger  (including  the
Schedules and Exhibits thereto, the "Merger Agreement") among  Parent,
Sub  and  the Company.  Terms defined in the Merger Agreement and  not
otherwise defined herein are used herein with the meanings so defined.
     
     2.   Amendment to the Merger Agreement.  Subject to all the terms
and conditions hereof, the Merger Agreement shall, on the date hereof,
be amended as follows:
     
          2.1   Amendment  to Section 2.4(c).  Section 2.4(c)  of  the
     Merger  Agreement  shall be amended to read in  its  entirety  as
     follows:
          
          "      (c)   At  the  Effective  Time,  Article  IV  of  the
          Certificate  of Incorporation of the Company, as  in  effect
          immediately prior to the Effective Time, shall be amended to
          decrease  the number of authorized shares of Company  Common
          Stock to an aggregate amount of Three Thousand (3,000) as of
          the  Effective Time, to change the par value of such  shares
          of  Company Common Stock to $.01 per share and to  eliminate
          any   authorized  preferred  stock,  by  operation  of  this
          Agreement  and by virtue of the Merger without  any  further
          action  by  the  stockholders or directors of the  Surviving
          Corporation   and,  as  so  amended,  such  Certificate   of
          Incorporation  shall be the Certificate of Incorporation  of
          the  Surviving Corporation, until duly amended in accordance
          with the terms thereof and the DGCL."
          
          2.2   Amendment  to Section 2.4(d).  Section 2.4(d)  of  the
     Merger  Agreement  shall be amended to read in  its  entirety  as
     follows:
          
          "     (d)   The By-Laws of Sub as in effect at the Effective
          Time  shall  be  the bylaws (the "Bylaws") of the  Surviving
          Corporation   until  thereafter  amended  as   provided   by
          applicable  law,  the  Certificate of Incorporation  or  the
          Bylaws."
          
          2.3   Amendment  to Section 3.1(a).  Section 3.1(a)  of  the
     Merger  Agreement  shall be amended to read in  its  entirety  as
     follows:
          
          "     (a)  Capital Stock of Sub.  Each share of the  capital
          stock of Sub issued and outstanding immediately prior to the
          Effective Time shall be converted into and become one  fully
          paid and nonassessable share of common stock, par value $.01
          per share, of the Surviving Corporation."

          3.    Miscellaneous.   Except  to  the  extent  specifically
     amended  by  this  Amendment, the Merger Agreement  shall  remain
     unmodified,  and  the  Merger Agreement,  as  amended  hereby  is
     confirmed as being in full force and effect.
          
          IN  WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the undersigned has caused this
     Agreement  to  be  executed and delivered by its duly  authorized
     officer as of the date first above written.
          
          
                                             NORTEK, INC.
          
                                             By: /s/ Richard J. Harris
                                                ---------------------- 
                                                Title: Vice President
          
          
                                             NTK SUB, INC.
          
                                             By: /s/ Kevin W. Donnelly
                                                ----------------------
                                                Title: Vice President
          
          
                                             PLY GEM INDUSTRIES, INC.
          
                                             By: /s/ Almon C. Hall
                                                --------------------
                                                Title: Vice President


                                                Exhibit 23.1
                              

                              
     CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
                              
                              
Nortek, Inc.

As  independent  certified  public  accountants,  we  hereby
consent  to  the  incorporation of our  report  of  Ply  Gem
Industries, Inc. dated February 25, 1997, included  in  this
Form  8-K  (File No. 1-6112) into Nortek, Inc.'s  previously
filed  registration statements on Form S-8  (File  Nos.  33-
22527 and 33-47897).


/s/Grant Thornton LLP
___________________
GRANT THORNTON LLP

New York, New York
September 10, 1997






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