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Exploring the Value of Old Buildings: Five Compelling Reasons
05/09/2024
Although reusing old buildings presents challenges, the benefits are invaluable. 1 Financial and Environmental Cost of New Materials: Utilizing new materials for construction entails both financial and environmental expenses. Transporting these materials to the site contributes to carbon emissions, while demolishing existing structures accumulates waste in landfills. Moreover, many modern materials lack longevity, necessitating frequent replacements, thus exacerbating waste issues. 2 Cultural and Historical Significance: Old buildings often bear profound cultural and historical importance, narrating tales of community evolution and...
Exploring the Value of Old Buildings: Five Compelling Reasons
05/09/2024
Although reusing old buildings presents challenges, the benefits are invaluable. 1 Financial and Environmental Cost of New Materials: Utilizing new materials for construction entails both financial and environmental expenses. Transporting these materials to the site contributes to carbon emissions, while...
Mike Gilbert from M. A. Gilbert Inc. Joins the St. Cloud Window Sales Team
05/03/2024
We're excited to share the news of Mike Gilbert from M. A. Gilbert Inc., based in McDonough, GA, joining our sales team. Under the guidance of Gary Thell, Mike steps in as an independent sales representative for Georgia. Mike is...
St. Cloud Window Announces New Ownership
02/16/2024
St. Cloud Window, a leading manufacturer of high-performance commercial aluminum fenestration products, is pleased to announce a change in ownership, headed by a team of seasoned entrepreneurs and executives with extensive experience in the construction and manufacturing sectors. "Our decision...
Understanding Basic Window Configurations
01/29/2024
When selecting a new or replacement window, consider the basic configuration as a solid starting point, taking into account numerous choices and features. Fixed Windows Fixed windows do not open and are often paired with operable windows or designed to...
Can Windows Lower Energy Consumption?
01/16/2024
Typically, windows contribute to approximately 25-30% of a building's heat loss and gain, underscoring the importance of incorporating high-performance, energy-efficient windows into project designs. Glass Opting for energy-efficient windows featuring double- or triple-pane glass is essential to minimize heat transfer...
Is Transforming Vacant Office Buildings into MultiFamily Housing Feasible?
12/22/2023
Transforming neglected office spaces offers an opportunity to address the shortage of multifamily housing. Many urban areas harbor vacant office buildings that struggle to attract corporate lessees but can be repurposed into apartments. Design In terms of conversion techniques, converting...
Why Choose High-Performance Commercial Windows
12/09/2023
Despite the wide variety of available glazing and glass solutions, builders often overlook high-performing window options. Obstacles and misconceptions of high-performance windows The primary obstacle to incorporating these advanced solutions is the perceived high cost. Industry experts attribute this avoidance...
Understanding and Preventing Window Condensation
11/28/2023
Water is essential for life, but in architecture, it often poses a threat. Window condensation frequently leads to decay and rot. While eliminating condensation may not be entirely impossible, mitigating the likelihood is achievable. First, condensation is an inevitable outcome...
Options for replacing divided lite historic windows?
11/15/2023
One of the most challenging aspects of window rehabilitation projects is the use of true divided lites, as this method poses several difficulties that can compromise the thermal integrity and structural efficiency of the frames. These difficulties include issues with...
Restore or Replace Commercial Windows?
10/31/2023
Older windows suffer from various problems, such as deteriorating putty, air and water leaks, and undesirable transfer of cold or heat. These issues, coupled with their single-sheet glass construction, make them inefficient in terms of energy usage. So, when is...
How to Reduce Window Sound Transmission
10/12/2023
As population density increases in urban areas, acoustics has become a vital consideration in the building industry. Demand has increased for larger windows, to increase natural light and for wonderful outdoor views, however, it often comes with unwanted exposure to...
What’s the Most Valued Office Perk? Not What You Expect.
09/29/2023
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...
Do Impact Windows Benefit Commercial Buildings?
09/14/2023
Impact windows combine a heavy-duty frame with impact-resistant laminated glass. They are designed to withstand high winds and impact from objects. Rather than shattering like traditional glass, impact windows will remain intact in their frame with fractures that look like...
Common Glazing and Lighting Mistakes to Avoid
08/31/2023
We eat, shop, study, work, play, and gather in commercial spaces. Proper lighting is key when designing the building or creating the floor plan layout. FacilitiesNet highlights some of the most common glazing mistakes to be aware of and below...
How to Evaluate Windows for Hurricane Resistance
08/14/2023
Preparing for hurricanes is always top of mind during late summer; regardless of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predictions, it is always best to be prepared with windows designed to protect against potential flying debris. How to Evaluate Windows...
Preserving Historic Properties, Preserves Historic Character
07/31/2023
Preserving historic properties is fundamental to protecting the historic character and legacy of our country. From government buildings to schools, from historic homes to places of worship, from banks to manufacturing facilities, all represent an important part of our cultural...
Acoustic Windows “Quiet” Airport Noise at Four Atlanta Airport Hotels
07/14/2023
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 businesses and hotels, mitigating this noise to ensure...
Ever wonder why STC ratings for doors are important?
06/30/2023
Simply stated noise impacts our health. Street noise, people, electronics - everywhere we go there is noise and it can damage more than your hearing. Research shows that excessive noise increases the level of stress hormones and is linked to...
Can you soundproof glass doors?
06/13/2023
Yes, similar to other sound-resistant products like windows, ceilings, and walls, doors can also be sound-resistant. Why soundproof doors? Specifically, doors can keep sound from moving in or out. They are typically the thinnest point in a wall and the...
Request A Quote It’s Not Hard
05/31/2023
We have made it easy to request window pricing. Whether you are looking for a simple quote or a more complex one, our online submission process makes it effortless. The process collects basic information needed to create pricing for your...
What’s the Difference Between Hurricane and Tornado Window Glazing?
05/16/2023
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 envelope because we assume that people have left the building,...
Curtain Wall or Window Wall: Depends on project goals and design aesthetics
04/28/2023
What exactly is the difference between a curtain wall and a window wall? We intend to offer a high-level awareness of window wall and curtain wall systems. There are very distinct projects and applications when one system is preferred over the...
Is Preserving Old Buildings More Sustainable Than Demolition?
04/10/2023
As cities have expanded, old buildings often are left behind. Instead of demolishing these structures, many developers are choosing to repurpose these historical buildings. Authentic From & Function explores this issue in-depth, and why adaptive reuse is so important: Historic...
Can glass make our public buildings safer?
03/30/2023
Yes. There are many designs and safety glass products that architects, contractors, and manufacturers can recommend for enhancing a building’s safety. Design options begin with enhanced physical protection. Delays unwanted entry. Laminated glass, laminated insulated glass (IG) units, and multi-ply...
Why are STC ratings important?
03/14/2023
As people seek to be closer to loud but job-rich city centers or noisy transportation hubs such as freeways and train stations, reducing commute times and gas costs, developers are turning to acoustic windows and doors to block those urban...
Why choose custom windows over standard windows?
02/28/2023
Standard windows are generally mass-produced and available in only standard sizes. While custom windows are made-to-order and manufactured to fit specific window opening measurements. Custom windows are a great solution for many reasons. Aesthetics & Design Features Custom windows offer...
7 Advantages of Commercial Aluminum Windows
02/01/2023
The world of windows is much more complex than one might imagine, given design, aesthetic, and functional considerations, and the performance requirements they must meet. Understanding the properties of fenestration products is important in choosing the correct product for the...