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Strategies and Materials to Combat Thermal Bridging

January 11, 2024

Strategies and Materials to Combat Thermal Bridging

With escalating energy costs, the quest for efficient insulation materials that curtail energy transfer has intensified among homeowners and builders. Even with superior insulation, the specter of thermal transfer lingers, especially when thermal bridging occurs between a structure's interior and exterior. To thwart thermal bridging, creating a seamless, continuous insulation barrier around the building's exterior is paramount. Employing the right materials and strategies can accomplish this with efficacy and confidence.

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Navigating the Maze of Bulletproof Standards: Making Sense of NIJ, UL752, and ASTM

December 28, 2023

Navigating the Maze of Bulletproof Standards: Making Sense of NIJ, UL752, and ASTM

Amidst a maze of acronyms and classifications like UL, ASTM, UL752, NIJ III, and more, deciphering the ideal bulletproofing standards for specific security needs can be overwhelming. Total Security Solutions simplifies this complexity, offering clarity in navigating these standards.

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Elevating Construction Practices: Prefabricated Façade Panels with Built-in Windows

December 4, 2023

Elevating Construction Practices: Prefabricated Façade Panels with Built-in Windows

In the world of modern construction, there's a game-changer: fully prefabricated façade panels that come with windows straight from the factory. StoPanel® Technology, brought to you by Sto Corp., is shaking things up by creating super-tight building enclosures that are all about being eco-friendly, energy-efficient, tough, and safe.

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BILCO Roof Hatch Paves Way For Delivery of Important Medical Device

October 10, 2023

BILCO Roof Hatch Paves Way For Delivery of Important Medical Device

Discover how a custom BILCO roof hatch helped safely deliver crucial medical equipment to a hospital in Louisiana.

A unique piece of medical equipment, a Gamma Knife, was installed at the Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans. It is used to help fight brain cancer and there are only approximately 300 in use around the world. The device was lowered into the building by cranes through a custom 12-foot x 9-foot BILCO Type D roof hatch.The hatch allows for workers to install Cobalt-60, a radiation source which is used in the Gamma Knife and a portion of which must be replaced about every 5 years.

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[Video] What To Do Before Bulletproofing Corporate Offices

June 7, 2023

[Video] What To Do Before Bulletproofing Corporate Offices

Only a small handful of factors would cause you to need to replace your bulletproof windows. This blog outlines everything you need to know.

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Different Glass Enclosure Options for Offices

May 16, 2023

Different Glass Enclosure Options for Offices

Any given office is going to have many needs. It’s important to create an office that can meet everyone’s needs while still exuding a modern and comfortable aesthetic. Avanti Systems offers a variety of glass enclosures for offices that can meet these wide-ranging needs while creating a functional and aesthetically pleasing work area.

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What framing materials are needed for bulletproof security windows?

April 25, 2023

What framing materials are needed for bulletproof security windows?

In recent years, many events have taken place that has forced businesses and organizations to implement enhanced security measures in and around their properties. Installing bulletproof security window systems is one of the most suitable protection methods, as many attacks are directed at windows. However, for security windows to resist ballistic threats, they need to be supported by the appropriate frame. Therefore, this blog post will look at what materials are needed for bulletproof security window frames.

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Considerations when installing bullet-resistant frames

February 14, 2023

Considerations when installing bullet-resistant frames

In order to reliably increase building security, a barrier and access control system needs bullet-resistant frames for its ballistic doors and windows. At one time, architects and builders had extremely limited options for such ballistic framing. Today, advancements in designs and fabrication techniques have expanded the options significantly. This expansion has primarily been in aluminum framing systems, which have seen the most innovation in the past decade.

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The Pros and Cons of Fixed and Pivoting Glass Shower Shields

August 31, 2022

The Pros and Cons of Fixed and Pivoting Glass Shower Shields

You want the simplicity of a walk-in shower. You know less can truly be more. However, you’re not sure if a glass shower shield is right for you. You’re wondering about the advantages and disadvantages of glass shower shields. You don’t want to make a decision you’ll regret. This article gives you the ‘inside scoop’ to the pros (and cons) of fixed and pivoting glass shower screens.

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The Wall-in-One Installation Solution

July 29, 2022

The Wall-in-One Installation Solution

Kawneer has partnered with Sto Corp. to create an innovative, fully prefabricated exterior wall and window system. The StoPanel® with Kawneer 8225TL Windows is easy to install and meets a design pressure of 40 PSF. The installation is done from the interior, minimizing costs and maximizing efficiency.

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Take Performance to the Next Level with 2500 UT Unitwall® System and Triple-Pane Glass

June 22, 2022

Take Performance to the Next Level with 2500 UT Unitwall® System and Triple-Pane Glass

Kawneer builds innovation into every single product. Now available with a triple-pane insulating glass option, Kawneer's enhanced 2500 UT Unitwall® System is proven to deliver ultra-thermal performance on projects requiring high-insulating façades.

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Improving Ballistic Resistance for Enhanced Government Security

November 8, 2021

Improving Ballistic Resistance for Enhanced Government Security

Adding materials for ballistic resistance serves as an extra level of defense for government security, protecting the people inside the buildings. This blog post by Armortex will serve as an insight into how ballistic resistance is used to enhance government security.

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Strengthen Your Bank Security Procedures

October 18, 2021

Strengthen Your Bank Security Procedures

Learn which 3 areas are critical to consider when designing a bank security system in this blog.

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OptiQ® Thermal Window Series - incorporating health and well-being into the architectural solutions of tomorrow

October 4, 2021

OptiQ® Thermal Window Series - incorporating health and well-being into the architectural solutions of tomorrow

The OptiQ® Thermal Window Series is designed to mitigate condensation + prevent the build-up of mold & bacteria. Incorporating hygiene into the design, our architectural installations ensure health & wellbeing are at the forefront of learning.

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Window Wells add natural daylight to any underground space

September 13, 2021

Window Wells add natural daylight to any underground space

Looking to brighten your basement? Window Wells add natural daylight to any underground space. Depending upon your budget, BILCO has an egress window well system that is right for you. Products are available in a planter design for added beauty inside your home or in a modular design that is the fastest, easiest and most cost effective way to add basement egress.

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Purpose Built with Accessibility in Mind. Kawneer’s GLASSvent® UT Project-Out Windows Now Feature ADA-Compliant Operators

July 12, 2021

Purpose Built with Accessibility in Mind. Kawneer’s GLASSvent® UT Project-Out Windows Now Feature ADA-Compliant Operators

Kawneer Company, Inc., the leading manufacturer of architectural aluminum products and systems for commercial construction, introduces an aesthetically pleasing ADA-compliant operating handle option for GLASSvent® UT (Ultra-Thermal) Project-Out Windows. This new option provides a solution to meet the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) recommendation that operable windows require no more than a five-pound operating force* while also providing a coordinating handle for non-ADA applications.

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Bullet-resistant windows with voice-transmission options

July 5, 2021

Bullet-resistant windows with voice-transmission options

Ballistic barriers shouldn't compromise your ability to communicate with clients. That's why our bullet-resistant windows come with voice-transmission options suitable for any environment.

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Design Spotlight: Worship Facilities

May 5, 2021

Design Spotlight: Worship Facilities

Places of worship often play a central role in people’s lives and are more than just spiritual venues – they often serve as important social centers, gathering places, and community hubs. They also carry with them some unique design challenges, so lets take a look at daylighting systems and how to best incorporate them into these types of spaces.

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How secure are aluminium windows?

May 3, 2021

How secure are aluminium windows?

When replacing the windows and doors in a commercial building, the first consideration is always cost. Does a potential replacement provide tangible benefits to the business? New window frames can refresh the look of your building, particularly if you opt for uPVC fittings. Unplasticized polyvinyl chloride, typically abbreviated to uPVC, is the go-to material for refurbishing tired windows and doors. It can lend a refreshed feel to building exteriors while improving the insulation considerably. Yet uPVC windows leave something to be desired from the perspective of security.

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Purpose built with accessibility in mind: GLASSvent® UT Windows now feature ADA-compliant operators

March 29, 2021

Purpose built with accessibility in mind: GLASSvent® UT Windows now feature ADA-compliant operators

The Kawneer ADA-compliant GLASSvent® UT Window features a sleek Omni Drive™ handle option. Its stylish ergonomic design results in improved usability/visibility. Choose from a 12” handle for ADA compliance or 8” handle for other applications. Learn more:

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