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Why window thermal breaks are important

Aluminum-framed fenestration systems are among the most common type of framing used in commercial buildings, selected for exceptional strength, durability, and aesthetics. However, aluminum is a highly conductive material and requires thermal breaks to effectively reduce the amount of thermal energy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Aluminum window, commercial window, energy savings, energy-efficiency, polyamide barrier, thermal barrier, thermal comfort, thermal performance, thermal strut, window frame

Tips for Glass Handling Safety

Window Installation

As you might expect, at St. Cloud Window we frequently handle glass. Glass handling safety is one of our key concerns. For anyone working with glass, there are a few tips to follow to ensure the safety of your crew. Glass Magazine offers these 16 tips for glass handling safety: CARRY GLASS to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: glass, St. Cloud Window, windows

Vandalia Tower’s Renovation Showcases Historic Window Styling in Classic Black with Modern Comfort and Energy Efficiency

Vandalia Tower Renovation | Historic Window

The Challenge Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 205,000-square-foot Vandalia Tower in St. Paul, Minnesota, recently completed a significant renovation to meet the modern needs of its commercial, nonprofit, and artistic tenants and the approval of the State Historic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Historic, Historic Tax Credit, National Historic Preservation Act, National Register of Historic Places, Preservation, Replication, restoration, St. Cloud Window, Steel Replication windows, Vandalia Tower, window

How Acoustic Windows Reduce Impact of Noise Pollution

2400 Chestnut

As people seek to be closer to loud but job-rich city centers or noisy transportation hubs such as freeways and train stations to ease commute times and lower fuel costs, reducing noise pollution has become increasingly important. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reports, noise … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acoustic Performance, acoustic windows, OITC, Sound Transmission, St. Cloud Window, STC, windows

Advantages of Triple Pane Glass for Commercial Windows

960 FX Corner Sample

Whether beginning a new commercial construction project or replacing windows in an existing building, choosing the right type of glass is a critical part of the planning process. There is a great number of different types of glass available, with dual pane being the most common. However, triple-pane … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: acoustic comfort, commercial windows, OITC, Sound Transmission, St. Cloud Window, STC, triple pane, triple pane windows, window condensation, window types, windows

Why Are Accurate Acoustic Performance Standards Important

Decibel Scale and common noises

Whether you are in the inner city or small town community, noise pollution is almost impossible to avoid. Excessive noise becomes a potentially harmful byproduct and sound attenuation becomes increasingly important. Why is Sound Dampening Important? According to research at the University of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: acoustic comfort, Acoustic Performance, acoustic window, acoustic windows, OITC, Sound Transmission, STC, windows

Why Adaptive Reuse of Historical Buildings is More Sustainable and Benefits Immeasurable

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As so many cities have expanded, old buildings are left behind. Instead of demolishing these structures, many builders are choosing to reuse these historical buildings. Authentic From & Function explores this issue in-depth, and why adaptive reuse is so important: Historic Preservation … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: environmentally conscious, historic restoration, Historic windows, reuse

Glass and Glazing Efficiency: What You Need to Know

urban outfitters naval yard building windows

How do you achieve optimal efficiency in windows? This seemingly simple question has a much more complicated answer. Glass Magazine's April 2020 Issue (page 48) discusses this topic at length. Below are some key takeaways. How to Determine Performance  Know the Numbers When choosing windows, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: glass, performance, St. Cloud Window, window glass, windows

Why Choose Curtain Wall for Educational Facilities

Music Center Knoxville

Educational facilities recognize high-performance windows are key to achieving healthy, high-performance learning environments. They must meet both generalized and purpose-specific needs such as athletic facilities or libraries, but remain attractive to students, faculty, and donors. And … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Aluminum window, aluminum windows, curtain wall, education, St. Cloud Window, windows

Laminated Glass: Separating Fact from Fiction

Glass inventory

Laminated glass improves safety and sound attenuation, while strengthening windows and allowing for creative designs.  However, despite the popularity of laminated glass, there are a few misconceptions that remain. USGlass magazine recently addressed some of these common mistaken … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: laminate, performance, St. Cloud Window, STC, windows

How to Evaluate Windows for Hurricane Resistance

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Preparing for hurricanes is always top of mind during late summer, but 2020 is predicted to be a particularly severe year. There are as many as 25 named storms expected in 2020 – twice the average number according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). How to Evaluate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: commercial windows, hurricane, hurricane windows, performance, St. Cloud Window, windows

Acoustic Windows “Quiet” Airport Noise at Four Atlanta Airport Hotels

marriot atlanta group windows

The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is the busiest airport in the world, with nearly 100 billion passengers a year. This volume of traffic also means a greater volume of noise. For nearby business and hotels, mitigating this noise to ensure acoustic comfort is critical – and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: acoustic window, hotel window noise mitigation, mitigate noise, OITC, projects, Sound Transmission, St. Cloud Window, STC, windows

Why Builders Should Choose High-Performing Windows

Mill Road Marriott custom windows

While there are a wide array of glazing and glass solutions available, high-performing solutions are often overlooked by builders. Why is this? Glass Magazine's April 2020 article Performance and Payback (page 46) broke down why glass and glazing solutions aren’t always utilized to their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: affordable, energy-efficiency, glass, glazing, high- performance windows, thermal comfort, windows

How Technology is Helping Restructure Construction Businesses

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As 2020 progresses, the construction sector has been adapting in several ways. Construction sites have increased hygiene measures, staggered work schedules, delt with absenteeism, and juggled supply chain disruption. Construction Connect highlights some of the ways in which technology is helping … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: construction industry, current news, material shortage, skilled labor, techology, worker safety

What’s the Difference Between Hurricane and Tornado Window Glazing?

Hurricane Windows

While both natural disasters wreak havoc on buildings, window selection requires different strategies. What’s the difference between hurricane and tornado window glazing? Hurricane glazing is there to protect the building envelop because we assume that people have left the building, while tornado … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: hurricane, storm windows, tornado, window, window glass

Why Aluminum is a Popular Choice in Construction

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There isn’t truly any magical material…but if there were one, it would be aluminum. It's unique in its durability and flexibility, making it easy to mold into unique shapes but also hard to break down. It’s unsurprising that aluminum is a popular choice in construction.  According to Design Build … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Aluminum window, construction, windows

Old Meets New in Historic Window Replacement

Freeborn Bank Windows

In downtown Albert Lea, it’s impossible to miss the historic Freeborn Bank Building. Listed on National Register of Historic Places as part of Albert Lea Commercial Historic District, the building and its many glass windows are an iconic piece of Albert Lea architecture. GLT Architects approached … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: architects, commercial windows, historic window replication, Replicate window, St. Cloud Window

Acoustic Window Installation in the Kennedy Center

Kennedy Center

While historic theaters are gorgeous, they rarely retain acoustic standards as they age. When it comes time to renovate, it’s important to preserve the historical flavor of a building while ensuring the acoustics are optimal for live concerts. This was the challenge faced when the Kennedy Center … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: acoustic window, acoustic windows, replacement, Sound Control, Sound Transmission, St. Cloud Window, STC, windows

What’s the Most Valued Office Perk? Not What You Expect.

Trinity project

Forget nap pods and trendy coffee machines – there’s really only one perk that employees want. According to a study by commercial real estate and investment firm CBRE, the best perk comes from nature: natural lighting. Views of the outdoors and natural light were the most valued perks at an office, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: architects, commercial windows, natural light, Office Spaces, St. Cloud Window

Why Architects Need to Consider Acoustic Comfort in Design

Acoustical Glazing

As our cities grow, an unseen menace grows as well: noise pollution and exposure. Prolonged exposure to elevated noise levels has been linked to other health problems such as heart disease and mental illness. Acoustics can no longer be second-best: they need to be a priority when designing … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: acoustic comfort, acoustic window, architects, decibels, noise pollution, OITC, Sound Transmission, STC

Sound Control: Acoustic Comfort Trends

Jack London

Sound control and acoustic comfort are key factors when choosing windows, but are often overlooked.  Why is Sound Control Important? Noise exposure is incredibly damaging to the human body. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, noise below an average of 70 decibels over 24 hours is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: acoustic window, mitigate noise, noise mitigation, OITC, Sound Transmission, St. Cloud Window, STC

Why Universities Need to Embrace Sustainability to Survive

Springfield SCW 3000

As Generation Z enters college age, the issue of environmental impact and sustainability is more top-of-mind than ever. Many historic colleges and universities are investing in costly new renovation and restoration projects to meet the demands of green construction and sustainability. But … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: education, green construction, St. Cloud Window, sustainability, windows

Historic Window Replication in Ramble Hotel

Attitude of Authenticity

How do you approach a new construction that seeks to mimic historic design? That was the question we had to answer when designing windows for The Ramble Hotel. St. Cloud Window was honored to work alongside other talented builders to bring this project to life, which was recently featured in … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Aluminum window, historic window replication, projects, windows

Common Glazing and Lighting Mistakes to Avoid

Office window

We eat, shop, study, work, play, and gather in commercial spaces. Proper lighting is key when designing the building or creating the floorplan layout. FacilitiesNet highlights some of the most common glazing mistakes to be aware of and below is our breakdown of how to avoid those mistakes. Too … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: glass, window, window glass, window glaze, window selection

Historic Window Replacement in John Michael Kohler House

John Kohler

The best renovation projects preserve a building’s original history while improving it for modern use, which is why the John Michael Kohler Art Center approached St. Cloud Window to replace the windows in the historic John Michael Kohler House. About John Michael Kohler House The John Michael … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: historic window, Historic windows, John Michael Kohler House, replacement, window replacement, windows

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