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... ]
Tubelite’s new, live, online Customer Training Series begins July 16, 10 a.m. EDT, with senior technical trainer Ron Schaaf. For flexibility with customers’ schedules, each session’s topic will be repeated twice. All require registration, start at 10 a.m., and are limited to customers or by special invitation. Visit our Calendar [ Read More... ]
All current and active Tubelite customers can enjoy access to the Client Portal and its features. Those using the portal most often view their up-to-date order information and shipping status. Increasingly, our customers also are watching installation and tour videos. Our clients-only video library continues to expand and currently includes: [ Read More... ]
Projects built for high traffic and longevity in mind depend on Tubelite's tie-rod doors.Building Design+Construction features two successful and enduring project examples:* Indiana State Fairgrounds' Elements Financial Blue Ribbon Pavilion* Mount Rushmore National Memorial's gift shop"Considering that entry doors are among the most frequently used moving parts of a building, [ Read More... ]
Tubelite's clients know that a door is one of the hardest-working elements of a building. It has to be engineered and manufactured for high durability. There are millions of aluminum entry doors installed across the country, with some having been in service since the 1950s. Sharing some of the key [ Read More... ]
Most U.S. buildings currently in use will continue to be until 2050 and, eventually, will require renovation. Helping building and property managers evaluate and maximize the benefits of window system renovation and upgrades, Apogee Enterprises, Inc.’s Building Retrofit Strategy Team offers a new 28-page publication. “Replacing aging windows with new, [ Read More... ]