Category: #glass
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GlassBuild Names Stefanie Couch as 2025 Show Ambassador
For the second year in a row, the National Glass Association, organizer of GlassBuild America: The Glass, Window & Door Expo, announced that high-profile building industry speaker and consultant Stefanie Couch, CEO, Grit Blueprint, will return as the GlassBuild Ambassador for the 2025 trade show, taking place Nov. 4-6 in Orlando, FL. Couch brings more…
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Kolbe returns to AIA Conference with bold new solutions
Kolbe Windows & Doors is returning to the AIA Conference on Architecture & Design (AIA25) with a refreshed presence and a focus on innovation. At booth number 2317, the company will showcase select products from its VistaLuxe® Collection, including the newly available Stretta™ sliding door and vacuum insulating glass from LuxWall, Inc. The VistaLuxe WD LINE…
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NGA Presents Technical Resource on Glass Nomenclature
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The National Glass Association (NGA) is pleased to announce the publication of a new Glass Technical Paper (GTP), FB78-25 Glass Nomenclature – Schema 1. Written descriptions of glass can often lead to misunderstandings due to vague or varied interpretations of the terms used. Different regions of the country and the world use different terminology, measurement systems and structure…
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Steel, Glass, and Concrete: The Rise of Industrial-Modern Homes
Some people think that industrial chic doesn’t work for a home. The design lacks warmth, natural light, or a grounding aura. They may be right. Then again, with the progress of construction technology, even the naysayers can be won over. The industrial-modern home is no longer confined to a niche aesthetic tucked away in urban…
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Frameless Glass vs. Traditional Pool Fences: Which Is Best?
Many households view swimming pools as a hub for unwinding and leisure activities in their living spaces. To guarantee safety and improve the appeal, around pools can lead homeowners to weigh the merits of glass pool fencing against conventional fences. Each choice presents advantages; this article delves into both options to assist in selecting the…