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 … [Read more...]
Glass and Glazing Efficiency: What You Need to Know
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...]
Why Builders Should Choose High-Performing 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...]
Tips for Glass Handling Safety
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...]
Common Glazing and Lighting Mistakes to Avoid
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...]
