The look and condition of a window offer clues as to whether it’s time to replace. Even the areas near and around your window can be telling you that it is time to do something. Look for signs as indicators that it may be time to look into a new window system. Things like air leaks in
The sun is our most dependable source of energy! Scientists predict its energy output will remain fairly consistent for the next 50,000 years. Harnessing the sun’s energy through solar photovoltaic (PV) systems simply makes sense and has many benefits. Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems,
Any organization that stores or otherwise handles information that needs to be kept top secret has an obligation to take all measures to maintain the integrity and security to the utmost degree. There are a variety of reasons to focus on safeguarding the privacy of such data, from leg
How Interior Windows Can Improve Security in Federal Prisons The internal security measures of federal prisons require a fine balance of physical containment of inmates, while still being able to keep a clear line of vision for supervision purposes. Continue Reading Stay up-to-
Technological advances has increased the level of accessibility not just between personal interactions, but to information as well. Wireless communication systems like cell phones and Wi-Fi are essential to running operations, but they have an unfortunate drawback of allowing the info
Building owners may make the final decision on improvements for their properties – yet it’s the tenants who have to literally and figuratively pay the price and deal with the consequences on a daily basis. Windows are the weakest link of a building, in terms of heat flow and air infil
Sound ratings were developed by the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) to standardize the testing and rating of sound transmission for building components, particularly windows. Two sound ratings are mainly
Airports near hotels are convenient, but struggle with maintaining the comfort of their guests while dealing with high decibel sounds from the airport’s activity. Thermolite worked with a hotel near the San Francisco International Airport to handle their sound control problems. After
The number one issue affecting the quality of life in NYC is excessive noise, according to a survey of New Yorkers. While a certain level of noise is to be expected in such a largely populated, relatively small area, the noise levels in NYC can be excessive: the sound levels at an Eas
Excessive noise, whether through conversations behind a wall or from nearby traffic or other sources, is not only an annoyance to the occupants of many buildings located in urban areas, but studies have found that continuous exposure to noise during the workday may increase the likeli