In Part 3, we detailed material composition, sustainability considerations and finish options. In our final segment of this blog series, we’ll conclude with an overview of interior framing systems’ components, installation and warranty considerations. Components and Installation Most manufacturers of interior aluminum framing provide systems with a 2-inch face [ Read More... ]
John Wiemer has retired after more than a decade representing Tubelite and 40 years in the glass, glazing and aluminum framing industry. He has transferred much of his knowledge to Mark Cisco, who has been named as the client development manager serving Arkansas. For the last seven years, Cisco [ Read More... ]
The newly constructed, LEED-certified Center for Virtual Learning (CVL) at Ferris State University’s Big Rapids campus showcases technologically advanced classrooms, fully equipped 24-hour labs and the only purpose-built esports arena in Michigan. Opened in August 2023, the CVL offers an innovative, physical learning environment to envision and realize an [ Read More... ]
In Part 2, we dove into relevant performance requirements for interior framing systems. Let’s expand on this to review material composition, sustainability considerations and finish options. Extrusion Composition The aluminum extrusions for the interior framing system should be manufactured in accordance with ASTM International’s B221 Standard Specification for Aluminum [ Read More... ]
In Part 1, we examined application opportunities for interior aluminum framing systems. In Part 2, let’s dive into applicable performance considerations. Unlike storefront, curtainwall, window wall and other exterior aluminum framing applications, interior aluminum framing systems are not faced with constant exposure to changing temperatures, wind speeds, precipitation and [ Read More... ]
Seeking to balance connectivity and transparency with productivity and privacy, facility managers and design teams increasingly are interested Tubelite interior framing systems for school classrooms, commercial offices, retail and hospitality spaces, government centers and other interior build-outs, While the components are similar, these interior applications have different performance requirements [ Read More... ]
Welcome to our neighborhood! Tubelite is proud to be a Full Conference Sponsor and exhibitor at the Specifications Consultants in Independent Practice (SCIP) Annual Meeting held in Grand Rapids, Michigan. This year’s three-day event will be held May 19-21 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. The annual meeting begins [ Read More... ]
Hillesheim Architectural Products, Inc. (HAP Inc.) will be representing Tubelite in booth #31 at the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Wisconsin’s Conference on Architecture & Expo. Returning to Milwaukee for the first time in more than 40 years, the two-day exhibition will be held May 15-16 in Ballrooms C [ Read More... ]
Daniel Triggs joins Tubelite as a client development manager serving Delaware, Maryland, northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. He is based in the D.C.-Baltimore area. Working with Northeast regional sales manager, Jeff Appel, Triggs assists glazing contractors and architectural teams with their product selection and specification of Tubelite’s high-quality, aluminum-framed [ Read More... ]
Tubelite representatives, Scott Rageotte and Dan Goodman, join the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) of Greater Lehigh Valley in welcoming members, architects, engineers and contractors to the 2024 Expo. Visit our booth to learn more about Tubelite storefront, curtainwall and entrances, including our high-performance, aluminum-framed Therml=Block systems. For interior build-out [ Read More... ]