by Tom Minnon, CFM, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. This month, I am proud to add Certified FenestrationMaster (CFM) to the list of certifications, accreditations and accomplishments I’ve gained during my 38 years of experience in this ever-changing industry. I am one of the first [ Read More... ]
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc.Summer sets as the autumn tradeshow season dawns. GlassBuild America, Sept. 10-12 in Atlanta, and CSI Construct, Sept. 25-27 in Nashville, bring that bittersweet reminder that we have entered the third quarter. This year’s expos are expected to [ Read More... ]
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. For the past 20 years, the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC) has provided a fair, accurate, and credible rating and labeling system for windows, doors, and skylights used in residential construction. Anyone who has shopped for [ Read More... ]
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. Know the Code When specifying a paint code for your project, always double check for accuracy. The specific code is what drives the ordering process and the achieved color. The color name is only a guideline; [ Read More... ]
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. Fluoropolymer coatings are two-coat systems formulated to provide excellent performance against weathering in normal environments. Suited for architectural product applications -- such as storefronts, curtainwalls, windows and louvers -- these coatings are highly resistant to chalking, chipping, [ Read More... ]
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. Specifying Anodized Finishes The Aluminum Association has developed a system of designation for anodized finishes on aluminum. Specific finishes of the various types are designated by a letter followed by a two-digit numeral. Each designation may be [ Read More... ]
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. What is Anodizing? Anodizing is an electrochemical process that converts aluminum’s metal surface into a decorative, durable, corrosion-resistant, anodic oxide finish. It is readily available for storefront, curtainwall, entrances and daylight control systems. Exposed to the earth's [ Read More... ]
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. The International Green Construction Code (IgCC) is the first national green model code. It is flexible, enabling jurisdictions to choose additional requirements that make the code a deeper shade of green, while paying close attention to [ Read More... ]
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. Photovoltaics convert light energy into electrical energy. The word "photovoltaic" is derived from photo, the Greek word for light, and volt, relating to electricity pioneer Alessandro Volta. In 1954, Bell Labs in the U.S. introduced the first [ Read More... ]
As members of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Tubelite Inc. supports building projects that are designed and constructed to meet LEED® Rating Systems’ criteria. Exemplifying the company’s commitment to sustainable design, Tom Minnon, eastern regional sales manager, and Brian Tobias, estimator, are LEED Accredited Professionals. Gerard Schoeb, a structural [ Read More... ]