Tag: windows
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Designing Durable Windows and Doors for Commercial Use
In any commercial property, windows and doors do far more than frame a view or allow access. They play a central role in safety, protecting both people and assets from daily wear, weather, and potential break-ins. At the same time, they shape the overall look of the building, leaving a lasting impression on clients, tenants,…
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What is Approved Document K? How your windows, balcony and stairs must comply with these regulations
If you’ve ever stood at the top of a staircase or leaned over a balcony, then you’ve already encountered the sort of situations that Approved Document K, or Part K of the building regulations, is designed to address. Its purpose is to help reduce the risk of injury from falls, collisions and impacts – particularly…
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Are Your Building Systems Ready for Windows 11?
Windows 11 introduces new compatibility needs for systems that manage buildings. These include BMS workstations, access control servers, CCTV consoles, and digital signage players. Assessing readiness is critical before upgrading. Hardware limitations or unsupported software can lead to operational hiccups. Facilities teams should address several key areas to ensure a smooth transition. From confirming hardware…
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Hope’s Windows Launches SlightLine175 Series for Modern Design
Hope’s Windows, Inc., the nation’s leading name in custom hot-rolled steel and solid bronze window and door systems, is proud to announce the launch of its innovative SlightLine175 Series™. This new product line represents the pinnacle of modern architectural design, offering minimal sightlines that maximize glass area and daylight while maintaining the superior strength and…
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Pro Soundproof Windows vs DIY Window Soundproofing
Installing an added professionally engineered window behind the existing window can stop up to 95% of external noise while DIY techniques offer limited relief. Commercial contractors that work on remodeling projects for multi-unit buildings, offices, residential and other real estate have a profitable opportunity to professionally resolve noise intrusion problems because DIY projects are proving…
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Pro Soundproof Windows vs DIY Window Soundproofing
Installing an added professionally engineered window behind the existing window can stop up to 95% of external noise while DIY techniques offer limited relief. Commercial contractors that work on remodeling projects for multi-unit buildings, offices, residential and other real estate have a profitable opportunity to professionally resolve noise intrusion problems because DIY projects are proving…
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Modern Windows Revive 110-Year-Old Pennsylvania School
More than 110 years old, Steele Elementary School in Pennsylvania’s Harrisburg School District (HBGSD) has been revitalized and restored to its historic aesthetic, while expanding and improving its functionality for future decades. Reopened in September 2024, the three-story 68,800-square-foot school now serves approximately 400 prekindergarten through fifth grade students in the Uptown neighborhood. Historically appropriate, modern high-performance…
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AeroShield Develops Aerogel Windows for Retrofit Market
AeroShield Materials, an MIT spinout developing cutting-edge, energy-efficient products for the built environment, is preparing to test the efficiency of its super-insulating aerogel technology in a new configuration, one that has the potential to deliver a heightened level of performance for window retrofits. AeroShield’s aerogel insulated glass will be tested as a component of WinSert® and WinSert…
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Are your windows at risk from burglars? How to maximise home window security to keep your possessions safe
Improving your home window security can be a vital task. Burglaries are often opportunistic crimes, according to Police UK, and burglars look for vulnerable windows because they can provide easier access than doors. Effective home security systems can alert you to the presence of intruders and might provide evidence if you do fall victim to…
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In pictures | McLaren’s subcontractor restores Ikea Oxford St windows
Newly released images show how window refurbishment specialist ASWS restored the steel and mansard hardwood windows of the new Ikea store on London’s Oxford Street. ASWS worked in the Crown Estate-owned Grade-II building with main contractor McLaren, who delivered the project in May. Before the project started, ASWS did an extensive internal survey, viewing from…