Tag: windows
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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…
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Can smearing yoghurt on your windows really cool down your house?
As heatwaves become more frequent across the UK, homeowners are turning to every trick in the book to keep rooms cool, from keeping curtains closed to investing in fans or foil. But a surprising new method has emerged to prevent overheating in homes: smearing Greek yoghurt onto your windows. Researchers at Loughborough University say it…
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FGIA Updates Tolerances for Insulating Glass in Windows
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has updated guidance for the dimensional tolerances of insulating glass units (IGUs) produced for installation in fenestration products. IGMA TB-1200-25, Guidelines for Insulating Glass Dimensional Tolerances, is now available for purchase in the FGIA online store. This document was last updated in 2016. IGMA TM-1200 is intended to assist…
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FGIA Shares Outlook for Windows, Doors and Skylights Market
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The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) has released its latest U.S. Industry Statistical Review and Forecast. This report delivers timely information on window, door and skylight market trends and product relationships. Historical data for 2017 through 2024 and forecast data for 2025 through 2027 are also included in the report. Forecasts are based on projections…
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How Windows and Doors Impact Your Home’s Security
When people think about home security, their minds often jump to alarm systems, surveillance cameras, or motion-detecting lights. But there’s one area where many homes are most vulnerable—and it’s hiding in plain sight. The windows and doors of a home are not only entry points for light and air, but also potential access points for…
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Hope’s Windows: Merging Openness with Luxe Design
The steel window and door industry is experiencing dynamic shifts driven by evolving architectural preferences, advancements in technology, and changing consumer demands. This article explores the latest trends shaping the industry. Embracing Large Openings and Spaces Driven by a continued demand for maximizing views while minimizing sight lines, architects are increasingly inclined towards designs with…
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10 ideas for living rooms with large windows
Living rooms with large windows come with so many benefits – an increased sense of wellbeing when spending time in them, the opportunity to highlight details and finishes and greater versatility in terms of how the space can be used. “Home improvement projects should increase the appeal of living room ideas, and one of the…