7 Tips to Improve the Energy Efficiency of High-Rise Windows
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, commercial buildings account for 39 percent of the country’s total energy consumption. Moreover, utilities account for nearly one-thir
Commercial Door Hardware List: Commonly Used Door Components
Commercial doors are often sold “unfinished” and without hardware, like locking systems, door closers, handles, and knobs. For example, many commercial doors ship with a bore h
Door Dimensions: What Is the Average Size of a Commercial Door?
Building codes set maximum and minimum heights and widths for commercial doors. These standard commercial door dimensions, dictated by these codes, ensure that doors allow occupant
Securing Your Commercial Property’s Windows and Doors During Hurricane Season
The Atlantic Hurricane Season, spanning from June 1 to November 30, poses significant threats to the integrity of your property’s windows and doors. During this period, stron
Understanding Window R-Values
When researching replacement windows, you’ve likely stumbled across two terms relating to energy efficiency: R-value and U-value. Both terms are used in the construction industr
Understanding Window U-value
When researching replacement windows, you’ve likely stumbled across two terms relating to energy efficiency: R-value and U-value. Both terms are used in the construction industry
Understanding U-Value and R-Value
Today’s commercial windows are described using industry jargon – U-value, Low-E, SHGC, and R-value. All of these terms can get confusing and make the process of selecting windo
Can Windows Reduce Sound Transmission?
Ambient noise is a common problem for tenants in office buildings, apartments, and other properties in urban environments. It can be caused by street traffic, nearby trains, airpor
5 Apartment Building Renovation Ideas
As an apartment manager or owner, you understand that the quality of your apartments plays a vital role in attracting and retaining tenants. While cost may initially capture their