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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...]

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How Can Glass Protect Birds?

visual noise on glass to protect birds

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 sky, the glass appears to be a habitat they can fly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: bird-friendly glass, bird-friendly windows, bird-safe windows, St. Cloud Window

Do Impact Windows Benefit Commercial Buildings?

Do impact Windows benefit Commercial Buildings?

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 a spider web pattern … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: commercial windows, impact window, impact-resistant, St. Cloud Window, storm windows

How Strategic Design and Acoustic Windows Create Quiet Living Spaces

How Strategic Design and Acoustic Windows Create Quiet

As urban areas become more population-dense, cities and developers are finding 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, rail lines, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acoustic Performance, acoustic window, noise reduction, sound blocking, sound mitigation, St. Cloud Window

Choosing the Right Acoustic Window

Sound Liner | Acoustic Attenuation

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 operations. … [Read more...]

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

Request A Quote It’s Not Hard

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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 created pricing for your custom fenestration needs. Upfront, it’s important to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: acoustic, curtainwall, Doors, estimate, quote, St. Cloud Window, Storefront, 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

Ever wonder why STC ratings for doors are important? 

Why STC ratings are important

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 increased anxiety, depression, high blood pressure, heart … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: acoustic doors, Acoustic Performance, health, OITC, sound blocking, Sound Transmission, St. Cloud Window, STC

Do you want a window that opens and closes?

Linedrawing windows

When selecting a new or replacement window there are many choices and features to consider, a good starting point is with the basic configuration: Do you want a window that opens and closes or fixed? If the choice is operable windows, what is the best type? Below is a brief review of window … [Read more...]

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St. Cloud Window Introduces SCW4500SF Storefront and Entrance System

Hotel Excelsior Suites

St. Cloud Window is excited to introduce the SCW4500SF Storefront and Entrance system. Ideally suited for all new construction, renovation, and replacement projects, this system incorporates advanced thermal strut technology to provide optimal thermal efficiency and enable dual finish/color options … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acoustic Performance, ADA, Doors, Entrance Door, Entrance System, historic aluminum storefront, St. Cloud Window, Storefront, thermal performance, windows

St. Cloud Window Announces Staff Promotions

St Cloud Window Announces Staff Promotions

St. Cloud Window is pleased to announce the following promotions: Scott Doeden to Vice President of Operations.  With a proven record as an effective team leader in his 10-year tenure as Operations Manager, Mr. Doeden’s responsibilities will now involve strategic planning for operations; advanced … [Read more...]

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St. Cloud Window Welcomes Independent Sales Representatives Serving the East Coast

St Cloud Window Welcomes Independent Sales Reps Serving the East Coast

St. Cloud Window is pleased to announce that Roof Tech Sales (Boston, MA) and Rand Sales & Marketing (Philadelphia, PA) have joined the company’s sales team as independent sales representatives to architectural and building design professionals, construction developers and general contractors, … [Read more...]

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How Acoustic Doors Improve Health and Wellness

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Noise is an issue that touches everyone. Whether planning a business meeting, event, overnight stay, or daily workload, we are conscious of selecting a location where we can focus and hear one another. Soundproofing and acoustical design once viewed as a luxury are now becoming increasingly … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: acoustic doors, Acoustic Performance, OITC, sound blocking, Sound Transmission, St. Cloud Window, STC, wellness

How to Reduce Window Sound Transmission

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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 the outside noise. One of … [Read more...]

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Using Sound Transmission Class (STC) Ratings to Create Quiet Spaces

source and receiver system (STC ratings)

As urban areas become more population-dense, cities and developers are challenged to find quiet locations for new apartments, hotels, offices, and commercial spaces. Effective use of acoustic products has become essential to creating quiet spaces. The Sound Transmission Class (STC) rating is one … [Read more...]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Acoustic Performance, acoustic window, acoustic windows, OITC, Quiet, sound blocking, sound dampening, sound mitigation, Sound Transmission, St. Cloud Window, STC, window, windows

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...]

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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

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...]

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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

window impact test

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

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

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