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Balancing construction realities with ideal fenestration design

December 22, 2023

The recommendations and considerations in The Construction Specifier feature, "Key considerations for designing fenestration systems for success" serve as Part 1 of this article, and they discuss what will help prevent water leakage into new buildings. This article will discuss what can happen when some of those recommendations are not followed due to the nature of construction.

Designing the overlooked transition between air barrier and fenestration

December 1, 2023

During the design phase, the process of selecting and specifying a curtain wall and/or storefront, in some cases is limited to aesthetics, structural considerations, thermal performance, and cost. Too often, the interface between the air and water barrier and fenestration are overlooked. The goal is to maintain continuity of the air and water barrier (AWB) assembly and its connections with the building components to ensure the building’s performance and long-term durability.

How to waterproof in-floor door operators

September 29, 2023

Inserting an in-floor door operator, with its motorized rotating spindle and conduits for power, into the waterproofing interface increases the degree of difficulty, given tight and small spaces involved and the need to seal all penetrations made in the waterproofing to anchor, drain, and power the closer long-term watertight.

Key considerations for designing fenestration systems for success

August 18, 2023

The design phase of a building project allows the design team to select fenestration systems that meet the needs of a project and set up the building for success during and after construction. Design teams must balance performance and practicality to achieve a successful installation while maintaining required fenestration performance.

Glazing and curtain walls: Striking the balance of comfort and security

July 13, 2023

Traditional thinking within the building enclosure industry may suggest the aesthetic and comfort features of interior spaces run counter to their safety and security capabilities. While they are not necessarily mutually exclusive, it can be challenging for architects and designers to consider certain tradeoffs for glazing and curtain walls.

Aluminum-framed fenestration: A guide to specifying paints and coatings

July 6, 2023

Choosing finishes for commercial buildings’ aluminum-framed vertical fenestration assemblies—windows, curtain wall, storefront, and entrances—often begins by selecting a color. Specialty coatings also can enhance the visual and tactile effects of the finished appearance.

Why and how to employ air curtains at industrial doorways

April 21, 2023

Air curtains separate the indoor and outdoor environment at open doorways; for example, they can prevent warm air from entering the workplace in summer. In winter, air curtains can not only prevent cold air infiltration through open doorways, but they can also employ electric, steam, or hot water heating with onboard coils to maintain comfortable doorway area temperatures.

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08 40 00 Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls

Balancing construction realities with ideal fenestration design

Designing the overlooked transition between air barrier and fenestration

How to waterproof in-floor door operators

Key considerations for designing fenestration systems for success

Glazing and curtain walls: Striking the balance of comfort and security

Aluminum-framed fenestration: A guide to specifying paints and coatings

Why and how to employ air curtains at industrial doorways

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08 40 00 Entrances, Storefronts, and Curtain Walls

Balancing construction realities with ideal fenestration design

Designing the overlooked transition between air barrier and fenestration

How to waterproof in-floor door operators

Key considerations for designing fenestration systems for success

Glazing and curtain walls: Striking the balance of comfort and security

Aluminum-framed fenestration: A guide to specifying paints and coatings

Why and how to employ air curtains at industrial doorways

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