When many people think of aluminum as a building material, they often think of siding or roofing. But extruded aluminum has many more uses for building and construction–such as railings, stadium seating, and more common building components like windows and doors. One major advan
When it comes to energy usage in commercial buildings, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions about what really works, and what doesn’t. It can be challenging to weed through the information to understand what will really save your business or organization money on energy c
Energy loss is not something that can be “seen.” It is an invisible phenomena that could be costing your business or organization millions of dollars in energy bills, expensive window replacements, costly HVAC upgrades or installing additional insulation. Energy and utilit
In a world of growing violence and unrest, many businesses and government entities may find that their buildings are not able to withstand the impact of a bomb or ballistic attack. According to the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), glass is often the weakest part of
Hurricane season is almost upon us and with the unpredictability that hurricanes can bring–heavy rains, damaging winds–it’s critical that the infrastructure of buildings in areas affected by hurricanes are able to withstand the winds. While boarding up and covering w
The demand for sound control in the construction industry has risen sharply over the past decade – especially for owners and property managers of office buildings, hotels, colleges and universities, and buildings located near airports, train stations and busy highways. Improving sound
Office building owners typically never consider a window replacement a very good investment simply because of the high cost to replace – especially in large cities. Not only are modern, insulated glass windows expensive but the labor to install these is very costly and the proc
Since 1979, Thermolite has been a leading innovator in secondary interior window systems. Thermolite is a GSA-certified federal government contractor serving areas nationwide with notable projects in Washington DC,Philadelphia, New York City, Chicago, Detroit, and more. We work with a