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Condensation is the result of water vapor in the air dropping in temperature and becoming liquid water, the phase that is known as the water’s dew point. This accumulation of liquid water can be problematic indoors, such as on window surfaces, and is the result of cold temperatures pr

Solar window film is an adhesive film applied to the exterior of glass windows in an attempt to upgrade a building’s energy performance by controlling the amount of solar energy from the sun from entering the building. While solar film has the benefits of being affordable and quick to

Thermolite has been working on a variety of interesting window installations this summer that shows the versatility that our interior window systems have to offer. Visual appeal is not often thought of as a main benefit of interior window systems, but they can provide a crisp, clean l

As concerns over energy consumption and climate change grow, policy makers continue to be called upon to make their buildings more green, such as through more environmentally friendly energy technologies and measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In January of 2014, mayors from

Improving your commercial building’s energy performance has many potential financial benefits. It can not only reduce your monthly energy costs and allow you the opportunity to earn tax incentives and other government rebates, but also greatly increase your profit when selling by incr

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

In 2012, the General Services Administration (GSA) set forth on a pioneer project to reduce energy consumption in 30 GSA buildings through deep energy retrofits (which refers to a project with over 50% savings) to fulfill the Obama administration’s goal of cutting energy costs by over

Curtain wall replacement is a large undertaking after you’ve discovered that your building’s curtain wall is costing you hundreds in utility bills. Unfortunately, it is not a simple repair in the slightest, as they often require a great deal of disassembly which is both costly and tim

Electricity prices have been increasing in the US and there doesn’t appear to be an end in sight – for example, California residential electricity prices went up by 30% from 2006-2012, and are projected to increase by another 47% over the next 15 years, according to the Energy D