Tag Archives: Windows

Pennsylvania hotel improves acoustics with new window systems

December 12, 2019

Fairfield Inn & Suites at Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) used versatile window systems to mitigate runway noise.

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Condensation: The misunderstood problem

November 28, 2019

Condensation has confused and frustrated the construction industry for decades. It can occur on visible surfaces or within concealed assemblies, such as wall or roof cavities, and on just about any type of building material.

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What did we get, anyway?

August 8, 2019

Selection of fenestration assemblies (utilizing both window and storefront systems) can be challenging due to the number of ancillary components/accessories available—materials with different performance characteristics compared to the main fenestration element.

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Optimizing daylight with motorized window treatments

May 24, 2019

Motorized window treatments (MWTs) can be configured to regulate the amount of light coming into a workspace. This ensures adequate sunlight for illumination, while minimizing glare in a workspace, as well as helps save heating/cooling costs.

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Improving acoustics in a noisy world

May 22, 2019

Noise exposure can negatively affect a person’s physical and mental health. While sound-absorbing surfaces and interior partitions can make an environment comfortable, it is also important to consider the type of glass and fenestration used on a building.

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