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... ]
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. In the second half of this two-part blog, we continue our look at how “smart” fenestration designs and applications can significantly improve a building’s performance using the guidelines in the LEED® Rating System. This month we’ll take [ Read More... ]
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. Not every building is designed to achieve LEED® certification, but using the guidelines in the LEED Rating System can help lower utility costs, minimize the impact on our environment and improve occupant comfort levels. In this two-part [ Read More... ]
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. As the American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2012 National Convention and Design Exposition opens in Washington, D.C., exhibitors will be showcasing new technology and products for use in the glass and glazing industry. One focal point will [ Read More... ]
by Tom Minnon, LEED® AP, CDT, Eastern Region Sales Manager for Tubelite Inc. Architects and building owners face growing challenges in balancing aesthetics and daylighting design needs with increasingly stringent building and energy code requirements. This month's discussion will focus on ways to reduce heat loss and heat gain to [ Read More... ]