The newest iteration of the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC’s) LEED® green building program, LEED v5, is anticipated to launch in early 2025. This comes after an extensive drafting, revising and reviewing cycle. The final public commenting phase concluded on Oct. 28, 2024. The LEED v5 rating system will be [ 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... ]
Because of their durable construction, Tubelite aluminum entrance doors often outlast the usage conditions or code requirements for which they were originally installed. When that happens, they can be modified to meet the new needs and continue performing for decades longer. Pat Neyhart, vice president of Wooster Glass Co. [ Read More... ]
When your project requires lasting performance in a choice of colors, specify 70% PVDF architectural coatings for aluminum framing systems. Specifying performance should be the easiest part of selecting an architectural paint finish for your project’s Tubelite aluminum framing products. With a nearly unlimited palette of possibilities, it’s choosing [ Read More... ]
To foster preference of construction products and materials sourced and manufactured within the U.S. for use in federally funded infrastructure projects, the Buy American Act (BAA) and the Buy America Act (BA) have been in place for many years. However, the Build America Buy America Act (BABA) more recently [ Read More... ]
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990 – 33 years ago. It’s considered the world’s first comprehensive civil rights law recognizing the unique challenges that people with disabilities face as they navigate their residences, place of work and public spaces. It affects [ Read More... ]
Supporting continuing education and training needs, Tubelite introduces Teach.tubeliteusa.com. The website centralizes educational resources for architects, specifiers, glazing contractors, clients and others interested in learning about architectural aluminum products for commercial building projects. Teach.tubeliteusa.com offers two newly updated courses, approved by the American Institute of Architects Continuing Education System [ Read More... ]