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Glass Recycling: Myths and Facts

Glass Recycling: Myths and Facts

February 9, 2021 by Pam Maurus

At St. Cloud Window, glass is at the center of all we do. However, when it comes to old, damaged glass, there’s always the question of what to do it. Recycling is a common practice that promotes sustainability. There are a few common myths that persist when it comes to recycling glass on a large ...

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How Acoustic Windows Reduce Impact of Noise Pollution

How Acoustic Windows Reduce Impact of Noise Pollution

January 20, 2021 by Admin

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 ...

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Advantages of Triple Pane Glass for Commercial Windows

Advantages of Triple Pane Glass for Commercial Windows

December 8, 2020 by Admin

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 ...

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Why Are Accurate Acoustic Performance Standards Important

Why Are Accurate Acoustic Performance Standards Important

November 10, 2020 by Admin

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 ...

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

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

October 22, 2020 by Admin

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 ...

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Glass and Glazing Efficiency: What You Need to Know

Glass and Glazing Efficiency: What You Need to Know

October 9, 2020 by Admin

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, ...

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Why Choose Curtain Wall for Educational Facilities

Why Choose Curtain Wall for Educational Facilities

September 28, 2020 by Admin

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 ...

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Laminated Glass: Separating Fact from Fiction

Laminated Glass: Separating Fact from Fiction

September 18, 2020 by Admin

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 ...

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St. Cloud Window Launches New SCW4000 Acoustic Window Line

St. Cloud Window Launches New SCW4000 Acoustic Window Line

September 9, 2020 by Pam Maurus

ST. CLOUD, MN (September 9, 2020) – St. Cloud Window Inc., a leading manufacturer of a complete line of aluminum high-performance fenestration products for commercial buildings, announces a new SCW4000 Series window. This AW-PG70 window has a narrow 4" frame depth, polyamide thermal barrier, ...

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How to Evaluate Windows for Hurricane Resistance

How to Evaluate Windows for Hurricane Resistance

August 26, 2020 by Admin

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 ...

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

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

August 12, 2020 by Admin

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 ...

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Why Builders Should Choose High-Performing Windows

Why Builders Should Choose High-Performing Windows

July 21, 2020 by Admin

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 ...

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How Technology is Helping Restructure Construction Businesses

How Technology is Helping Restructure Construction Businesses

July 10, 2020 by Admin

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 ...

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

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

June 16, 2020 by Admin

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 ...

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Tips for Glass Handling Safety

Tips for Glass Handling Safety

May 19, 2020 by Admin

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 ...

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Why Aluminum is a Popular Choice in Construction

Why Aluminum is a Popular Choice in Construction

May 5, 2020 by Admin

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 ...

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Old Meets New in Historic Window Replacement

Old Meets New in Historic Window Replacement

April 22, 2020 by Admin

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 ...

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Acoustic Window Installation in the Kennedy Center

Acoustic Window Installation in the Kennedy Center

April 1, 2020 by Admin

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 ...

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The Governor of the State of Minnesota issues executive order to “Stay At Home”

The Governor of the State of Minnesota issues executive order to “Stay At Home”

March 26, 2020 by Pam Maurus

March 26, 2020 The Governor of the State of Minnesota has issued an executive order directing all citizens and businesses to suspend all but the most essential operations and initiate the practice of extreme social distancing -- aka: “Stay At Home”.  While this executive order stops just short of ...

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

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

March 25, 2020 by Admin

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, ...

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Why Architects Need to Consider Acoustic Comfort in Design

Why Architects Need to Consider Acoustic Comfort in Design

March 10, 2020 by Admin

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 ...

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Millwright Building: New Construction and New Windows, Create Historic Look

Millwright Building: New Construction and New Windows, Create Historic Look

February 18, 2020 by Pam Maurus

Restoring historic windows is one thing, but what if you need to make a new building look old? This was a question we faced when working on the Millwright Building – a brand new building that needed to look like it was lifted out of the 1900s. About Millwright Building Millwright is the newest ...

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Sound Control: Acoustic Comfort Trends

Sound Control: Acoustic Comfort Trends

February 5, 2020 by Admin

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 ...

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Why Universities Need to Embrace Sustainability to Survive

Why Universities Need to Embrace Sustainability to Survive

January 21, 2020 by Admin

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 ...

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Historic Window Replication in Ramble Hotel

Historic Window Replication in Ramble Hotel

January 2, 2020 by Admin

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 ...

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Glass Recycling: Myths and Facts

February 9, 2021

At St. Cloud Window, glass is at the center of all we do. However, when it comes to old, damaged ...

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