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St. Cloud Window Announces New Ownership
12/15/2022
Windows connect us with the outside world. They frame views, offer natural lighting, enhance ventilation, create privacy, and more.Key elements when selecting windows for your project are the window operation (or lack of), the frame, and the glass. Below are the most common types of windows and how they open: FIXED Windows that do not open are fixed windows. Fixed windows are often paired with operable windows or designed to look like an operable window. Fixed windows tend to be...
How to Choose the Appropriate Window Type for Your Project?
12/15/2022
Windows connect us with the outside world. They frame views, offer natural lighting, enhance ventilation, create privacy, and more.Key elements when selecting windows for your project are the window operation (or lack of), the frame, and the glass. Below are...
Are Old Building Sustainable?
11/30/2022
A Rethos magazine article recently shared five reasons why old buildings are valuable. 1. New materials are costly, financially and environmentally New materials must be transported to the construction site, adding to the carbon footprint before they even arrive at...
Preventative Maintenance Can Stop Window Issues From Developing
11/11/2022
Window maintenance is a key part of commercial property care. Regular and preventative maintenance can stop window issues from developing into full-scale problems. Window leaks have the potential to not only damage the window but also the surrounding envelope and...
Website Refresh Enhances Customer Experience
10/31/2022
St. Cloud Window is thrilled to announce the launch of our updated and refreshed website, stcloudwindow.com. The focus of the new design is to improve the customer experience. The design features an updated navigation bar, improved landing pages, and easy-to-understand...
Key Elements of Designing for Acoustic Comfort
10/17/2022
Noise is a daily part of life, but too much noise creates stress and discomfort. While noise can be mitigated with the right windows and doors, true acoustic comfort is built from the ground up. ArchDaily stresses the importance of...
St. Cloud Window Welcomes Independent Sales Representatives Serving the Carolinas and southern Virginia
09/22/2022
St. Cloud Window Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-performance commercial aluminum fenestration products, is pleased to announce that Window Reps of Raleigh, NC has joined the company’s sales team as independent sales representatives to architectural & building design professionals, construction...
What are the Requirements for Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors
08/31/2022
Hurricanes can generate wind speeds of 75 mph to nearly 160 mph, causing outdoor furniture, signs, cars, and other large items to become dangerous flying objects. Hurricane-resistant windows and doors are designed to prevent catastrophic damage to buildings by providing...
How to Measure the Sound Transfer of Outdoor Sounds
08/16/2022
Urban noise can be one of the greatest challenges in designing buildings in the city landscape. Unfortunately, it is often overlooked and later deeply regretted. Attenuation considerations are essential for buildings situated near rail tracks, major highways, or commercial airport...
Acoustic Windows Contribute to Renown Concert Hall and Performance Center Performances
07/27/2022
Imagine you are immersed in the exhilaration of a live performance, the sights and sounds dazzle your eyes and ears, and you can feel the magic that pervades the concert hall. Think about when the performer stands on stage, living...
Natural light improves overall health and happiness
07/13/2022
Many factors influence our health and welfare. Some you can change and some you cannot. Our work environment is one that can be designed to positively impact mood, productivity, and overall health with the use of art, color, light, and...
Why window thermal breaks are important
06/28/2022
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...
Tips for Glass Handling Safety
06/14/2022
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....
How Can Glass Protect Birds?
05/09/2022
Glass surfaces on buildings pose a significant hazard to birds since glass is both reflective and transparent, so how can it protect birds? Why do birds fly into glass? Birds don’t understand the concept of glass, by reflecting vegetation or...
What is a Storefront and Entrance System
04/25/2022
Storefront and entrance systems are the first things visitors see when they enter a building, it creates the all-so-important first impression. Windows and doors can deliver a premium look to the entire building while protecting the structure and the people...
How Strategic Design and Acoustic Windows Create Quiet Living Spaces
03/28/2022
As urban areas become more population-dense, cities and developers find it increasingly difficult to find quiet locations for new apartment buildings, hotels, office buildings, and commercial spaces. As such, the focus has shifted to blocking the surrounding noise from traffic,...
Choosing the Right Acoustic Window
03/14/2022
Noise can be one of the greatest challenges in designing buildings in the urban landscape. Unfortunately, it is often overlooked and later deeply regretted. Window attenuation considerations are essential for buildings situated near rail tracks, major highways, or commercial airport...
Understanding the Properties of Architectural Glass
02/28/2022
Glass is a wonderful material that has many different properties and uses. Apart from its aesthetic features, glass is a versatile construction material with distinct properties, types, and application options. Understanding the properties of architectural glass is important in choosing...
How to Improve Window Thermal Performance
02/14/2022
Many buildings have issues with climate control and thermal comfort. Between summer humidity and sun and cold winter winds, windows are a key consideration for controlling a building’s thermal performance. When selecting windows, it’s important to consider the entire window...
What is the Energy Impact New Construction vs Rehab Existing Structures
01/31/2022
Given material shortages and rising prices, now is a great time to consider the possibilities of the existing inventory of commercial buildings. Per a recent article in Retrofit magazine, the key is to think of these decaying and underused buildings...
SCW3000 Quick Ship Program Launched
12/21/2021
Supply chain disruptions are increasing, along with spiking inflation, and rising interest rates. If your project is challenged by troublesome lead time and delivery issues, we can help you get back on schedule. For a limited time, we are pleased...
How to Recognize and Reduce the Impact of the Invisible Threat of Noise
12/14/2021
We live in a busy, active environment. Drivers honking horns. Construction workers digging, drilling, hammering. Aircraft flying overhead. Sirens screaming. All contributing to the invisible pollution of noise. Noise pollution is considered to be any unwanted or disturbing sound that...
Why Maximize Office Daylighting?
11/29/2021
Benefits of Daylighting Increased use of natural light has been associated with reduced eye strain, improved mood, and lower fatigue for occupants while also lowering energy costs by reducing the need for artificial light. According to the EPA, Americans on...
How Does Glass Improve The World?
11/18/2021
Glass provides solutions to many needs, reduces waste, and keeps the environment healthy. A Glass magazine article by Karen Wegert sums up six ways glass benefits people and the environment. 1 Improves learning, work, and healing Glass windows provide natural...
Vandalia Tower’s Renovation Showcases Historic Window Styling in Classic Black with Modern Comfort and Energy Efficiency
10/28/2021
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...
Measure and Manage Unwanted Sound
09/28/2021
“If silence is golden, good acoustics may be priceless.” The acoustics of any space has a major impact on the well-being of the people inside. Continuous exposure to noise tends to cause irritability, sleeplessness, and stress, resulting in lower productivity....
How to Maximize Workplace Productivity
08/26/2021
Whether beginning a new commercial construction project or replacing windows in an existing building, maximizing productivity is a critical part of the planning process. Workplace productivity generally refers to how much work is accomplished, in a particular time period. So when...
Selecting Paint or Anodized Aluminum Finish
08/10/2021
There are many options available for finishing aluminum, which is one reason why it is a popular construction material. The question of which finish option is not always an easy decision. Selecting paint or anodized finish depends on several factors,...