For building owners and property managers, window replacement is often a necessary, but overwhelming, task. Updating a building’s windows can help improve efficiency and security, while rejuvenating the building’s exterior. Although there are numerous benefits, building managers have many of the same concerns: Will residents be disturbed during a window installation project? How much time […]
Category: Energy Efficiency
What to Expect from a Commercial Window Replacement?
Considering remodeling or retrofitting your commercial property? If so, you’re likely interested in “greening” your building, and one of the best green solutions is commercial replacement windows. Installing commercial replacement windows can significantly improve a building’s energy efficiency and make the property more attractive to renters. As a result, updating your property’s windows can help […]
Can Windows Reduce Sound Transmission?
Noise pollution is a real problem for tenants in office buildings, apartments, and other properties in urban environments. According to researchers, noise pollution from traffic, nearby trains or airports contributes to stress, reduced motivation, and trouble concentrating. If your property is subjected to continuous ambient noise, you might be wondering: Is there anything I can […]
Window Condensation: Top Causes and Quick Fixes
Sections in this article: Is Condensation Caused by the Windows? When Does Condensation Most Often Occur? When is Condensation a Sign of Something More Serious? Prevention Methods How New Windows Prevent Condensation Throughout the year, window condensation – or window sweating – is a natural occurrence on the windows of your home or office, […]
New D.C. Climate Law: Is Your Property Prepared?
An estimated 50% of commercial property owners in D.C. must soon invest in energy saving measures, thanks to the recently passed Clean Energy D.C. Act. Is your property prepared for a new law? In December, the D.C. Council passed a new climate law, which aims to reduce the city’s greenhouse gas emissions by 50% before […]
How Are Commercial Windows Tested for Strength?
Commercial properties are much more susceptible to a range of unique environmental factors, like high-speed winds, hurricane debris, and steady rains, than your home. And that means commercial windows must be much stronger and more durable. But how is the strength of a window determined? All commercial windows on the market are required to pass […]
Top 5 Recent Technologies for Commercial Windows
Commercial window technology has evolved significantly in the last 100 years. Long since have we abandoned single-pane windows. Today, commercial builders are utilizing double- and triple-glazed windows with low-E coatings and smart shading systems. The result: Commercial properties are more efficient than ever. So which commercial property technology innovations have pushed the boundaries of window […]
Are Commercial Windows Cheaper Than Residential Windows?
A common misconception about commercial windows: They’re the same – albeit slightly larger than residential windows. In other words, commercial and residential windows should be priced about the same, right? That couldn’t be further from the truth. In actuality, commercial windows have a lot of differences compared to residential windows, and those differences have a […]
Pros and Cons of Commercial Aluminum Windows
Aluminum windows have been widely used in commercial applications for more than 50 years, and in that time, they’ve come a long way. Today’s aluminum windows are more durable, stronger and more cost-effective than ever. That’s why aluminum windows are utilized in some commercial applications: From new construction projects to replacements and storefront renovations. Aluminum […]
Commercial Window Design for Schools
In terms of design, educational facilities are evolving. Gone are the days of dimly lit campuses. Today’s school designers are incorporating more windows to enhance the building’s efficiency, increase daylighting and maximize the aesthetic appeal of the learning environment. Yet, choosing the right commercial windows for schools and educational facilities is a challenge Schools have […]