Sectional doors are transforming commercial spaces with modern designs, space-saving features, and energy efficiency.
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Frost and condensation inside a hospital expose costly thermal bridging issues and moisture control failures.
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Given continual advances in glazing technology, specifiers need expert resources to select the most optimal glazing systems for their projects. The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated the IGMA TM-3000, North American Glazing Guidelines for Sealed Insulated Glass Units for Commercial and Residential Use, which can be...
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As energy codes and sustainability standards continue to drive industry innovation, specifiers can now choose curtain wall systems that waste significantly less energy than their predecessors. Some manufacturers are using fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) technology to create curtain wall components, reinforcements, and pressure plates.
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As climate change is anticipated, bringing with it an uncertain future, the construction industry needs to seriously consider the preparedness and the proven performance levels of buildings. It also needs to ensure the “large membrane” that separates the exterior environment from the interior environment, also known as the building...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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“Adaptive reuse,” alternatively known as building reuse, is a remarkable approach that injects vitality and purpose into vacant structures, which is different from the design they were intended for. By preserving and repurposing these structures, adaptive reuse projects contribute to preserving local culture, fostering a sense of continuity and...
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The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association (BHMA) set forth standards that are used by specifiers, architects, and other key players in the construction world. These standards apply to a diverse array of hardware and are updated every five years as required by ANSI.
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