Architectural building products with high thermal performance are an essential part of meeting increasingly stringent Model Energy Codes for today and tomorrow. High-performance products also contribute to achieve current project’s ambitious energy-efficiency and net-zero requirements. In addition to storefront, curtainwall and window systems, commercial entrance doors also serve valuable [ Read More... ]
In multiplane storefront systems, the terms inboard (I), outboard (O) and center-set describe the positioning of glass or panels within the aluminum framing or mullion. A choice of these three multiplane positions is offered for all of 14000 Series Multiple Plane Storefront. Understanding these terms is important for not [ Read More... ]
For commercial entrance doors, aluminum and glass are the materials of choice. The glass provides transparency, natural light and creates a visually pleasant and welcoming entry. While the finished metal also enhances the appearance, it delivers the functionality to the doors. The aluminum and associated components hold the glass [ Read More... ]
Tubelite 14000 I/O Series Storefront aluminum framing systems now feature numerous enhancements, including a new dual-cavity, thermally broken system. The expanded and redesigned storefront product offering also ensures compatibility between Tubelite Standard, Monumental and Therml=Block® architectural aluminum entrance doors and corresponding framing, simplifying orders and installation. “Tubelite highly values [ Read More... ]
Tubelite Standard, Monumental and Therml=Block® architectural aluminum entrance systems have been upgraded and expanded. The Tubelite redesigned entrance system offering includes its highest thermal performance door available. “Thanks to our client partnerships and their valuable insights, we are excited to introduce our enhanced entrance systems. These include our new [ Read More... ]
Meeting today’s quick-turn construction schedules and more stringent energy codes, Tubelite 400TU SG Series Therml=Block® and 400SS SG curtainwall provide shop-glazed solutions for low- to mid-rise buildings. Tubelite, a brand of Apogee Enterprises’ Architectural Framing Systems business, offers improved, energy-efficient, thermally broken, aluminum-framed curtainwall systems to reduce fabrication and [ Read More... ]
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... ]
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... ]