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Building Operating Management - April 2008
Getting Window Selection Right the First Time
The plethora of choices complicates decision making, but selecting the right windows can pay off in energy savings and comfort


FacilitiesNet News - March 2008
NIST Tests Own Facilities To Find Energy Savings


Building Operating Management - March 2008
Rain Screens Help Keep Water Out
With smart design and proper installation, the rain screen principle can control leaks and minimize water damage


Maintenance Solutions - February 2008
Striking a Balance: Sustainability and Performance
One organization's lessons learned regarding building-envelope design and maintainability


Building Operating Management - August 2007
How Hidden Problems Can Shorten Window Life
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FacilitiesNet News - March 2007
ASTM Offers Publication on Structural Glazing


Building Operating Management - March 2007
Looking Out for Window Replacement Trouble
Four tips for avoiding surprises that can turn a window replacement project into a catastrophe.


FacilitiesNet News - December 2006
DOE Rolls Out New Energy-Efficient Window Prototype


Building Operating Management - December 2006
Window Film: A Window of Opportunity
A variety of window films is available to address concerns ranging from energy and comfort to security. The key is selecting the right product


Building Operating Management - October 2006
Improved Window Technology Can Handle Many Energy Challenges
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Building Operating Management - March 2006
Building Envelope Ripe For Energy Efficiency Gains
Measures to reduce energy losses through a building’s windows, walls and roof are often worth investigating, as four examples show.


Building Operating Management - July 2005
High-Performance Exteriors Offer Benefits in Energy Efficiency and Occupant Comfort
Innovations in design and technology offer facility executives new opportunities to cut operating costs and to improve occupant comfort


Building Operating Management - March 2005
Weighing the Costs and Benefits of Window Replacement
If facility executives weigh their options carefully, replacement windows can pay off in long-term energy and maintenance savings.


Building Operating Management - October 2004
Windows
Avoiding Common Window and Window Film Mistakes


Maintenance Solutions - March 2004
Sealing in Savings
Sealants are essential for protecting concrete surfaces and holding down costs related to inspection and repair


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Building Operating Management - May 2005
Window Films Can Bring Security, Energy Gains
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WINDOWS/GLAZING PRODUCTS


Skylight
DryLight from Carlisle is a skylight with fully encapsulated glazing designed to provide enhanced energy savings...

Glaze Assembly
The Proglaze ETA (Engineered Transition Assembly) is designed to span and seal across irregular window geometries while absorbing dynamic movement and wind-loading stresses without pulling apart...

Fiberglass Windows
Impervia fiberglass composite windows and doors from Pella use a five-layer Duracast fiberglass composite material that is nine times stronger than vinyl and twice as strong as aluminum in tensile strength tests...

Low-E glass
Solarban 70XL glass from PPG Industries is available as a laminated glass...

Hurricane-Resistant Windows
Wausau’s 3250-HP Series windows are engineered to withstand extreme high wind loads and impact resistance...


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