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AECinfo BuildingBlog #191 ♦ May 12, 2022 

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Timber Curtain Walls for Public-Facing Buildings

Timber curtain walls combine the elegance of wood with floor-to-ceiling glazed facades to deliver an architecturally stunning, high-performing timber-and-glass wall with unparalleled sightlines and visibility. Unicel Architectural timber curtain walls are powered by our industry-leading glass and glazing know-how, along with German RAICO Therm+ technology with its own invisible connector system and three-level drainage system. They can be installed on buildings with steel, concrete, or timber structures, and can even accommodate designs requiring load-bearing curtain walls.

Timber Curtain Walls for Public-Facing Buildings

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Wausau Tile Architectural Pavers

Wausau Tile Architectural Pavers  

Beautify walkways, decks, pool areas and more with our elegant, on-grade and rooftop pavers. Choose from stunning, symmetrical designs or captivating, modular compositions available in a variety of textures and looks.

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Folding Accordion Shutter provides immediate protection from hurricanes, storm and intrusion

Simple to operate, the Folding Accordion Shutter provides immediate protection from hurricanes, storm, and burglary/intrusion. It is economical without sacrificing performance. The shutter glides along extruded aluminum tracks using nylon rollers mounted on stainless steel carriages, and can be secured from the inside or outside using aluminum locking rods and an optional key-lock. When open, blades stack neatly like an “accordion” at the sides of the opening. It’s easily adapted to most window and door openings, and widely used to protect large areas like sliding glass doors, balconies, and lanais. The folding design allows for virtually unlimited left to right runs, and gives the product the unique ability to enclose entire areas from a single set of blades.

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  Folding Accordion Shutter provides immediate protection from hurricanes, storm and intrusion

Safeguarding the Health of Building Occupants

Safeguarding the Health of Building Occupants  

Workplace indoor air quality (IAQ) concerns were brought to the forefront in 1994 when the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) issued its first proposal for regulating IAQ. Since then, improving IAQ in schools, healthcare facilities, and commercial buildings has become a high priority of the Green building movement. Now, the best step building and design professionals can take to improve indoor air quality is to be proactive and use building science principles.

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A Dynamic Defense for Earthquake-Prone Zones

Withstanding the seismic forces on buildings is one of the major drivers in the construction industry and has recently become part of regular structural engineering practice, even in regions that are not prone to earthquakes. As a pioneering manufacturer of curtain wall systems, we invest in the most up-to-date seismic testing to industry standards. The AAMA 501.6 test determines the horizontal racking displacement amplitude of the exterior wall system, that would cause glass fallout within a controlled environment.

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  A Dynamic Defense for Earthquake-Prone Zones

[VIDEO] New Removable Backglazing System for Ballistic Protection

[VIDEO] New Removable Backglazing System for Ballistic Protection  

When considering options for ballistic protection, facility owners and managers commonly run into the issue of how to balance security with the building’s current exterior aesthetics. Do you want to replace the existing windows and frames, or are you looking for another option—one that offers a level of protection that will ensure the well-being of your employees and customers, without replacing your existing exterior-facing windows and frames? This video breaks down the components of the new TSS Removable Backglazing System, an efficient and cost-effective solution for your unique ballistic protection needs.

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Severe Weather and Extreme Performance Louvers

The EME6625D is a 6” deep extruded aluminum louver with closely spaced vertical blades to prevent the penetration of wind-driven rain. Designed with exceptional protection against wind-driven rain under severe conditions with MiamiDade Approval.

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  Severe Weather and Extreme Performance Louvers

Elevator Floor Systems - Highly Durable Epoxy or Nearly Indestructible MMA Floor Coatings

Duraamen Elevator Floor System is a customizable system of products created to meet or exceed the stringent demands placed upon a floor by heavily used elevators. Two general types of resin seamless floor coatings are offered as part of the system: Self-leveling Epoxy Coating and Methyl Methacrylate (MMA) Coating.

Elevator Floor Systems - Highly Durable Epoxy or Nearly Indestructible MMA Floor Coatings

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