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...]
How Can Glass 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...]
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...]
How Strategic Design and Acoustic Windows Create Quiet Living Spaces
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...]
Choosing the Right Acoustic Window
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...]
Request A Quote It’s Not Hard
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...]
Vandalia Tower’s Renovation Showcases Historic Window Styling in Classic Black with Modern Comfort and Energy Efficiency
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...]
Ever wonder why STC ratings for doors 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...]
Do you want a window that opens and closes?
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...]
St. Cloud Window Introduces SCW4500SF Storefront and Entrance System
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...]
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...]
St. Cloud Window Welcomes Independent Sales Representatives 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...]
How Acoustic Doors Improve Health and Wellness
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...]
How to Reduce Window Sound Transmission
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...]
Using Sound Transmission Class (STC) Ratings to Create Quiet Spaces
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...]
How Acoustic Windows Reduce Impact of Noise Pollution
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...]
Advantages of Triple Pane Glass for Commercial Windows
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...]
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 Choose Curtain Wall for Educational Facilities
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...]
Laminated Glass: Separating Fact from Fiction
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...]
How to Evaluate Windows for Hurricane Resistance
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...]
Acoustic Windows “Quiet” Airport Noise at Four Atlanta Airport Hotels
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...]
Old Meets New in Historic Window Replacement
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...]
Acoustic Window Installation in the 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...]
What’s the Most Valued Office Perk? Not What You Expect.
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...]
