Patients, medical teams, staff, visitors and the surrounding communities benefit from both quality health care and quality health care facilities. Along with the health service and treatment, the facilities themselves support the experience of a welcoming, calming, safe and healing environment.

This blog series shares how hospitals, clinics and other medical buildings designed with high-performance window, fenestration and framing systems can combine an appealing, inviting appearance with daylight, outdoor views, indoor comfort, security and energy efficiency. This blend of aesthetics, performance and sustainability has proven advantages for patient outcomes, staff retention and community resiliency.

Hundreds of health care facilities across the U.S. rely on the high-quality, high-performance window, curtain wall, window wall, storefront, entrance and sun shade systems of Tubelite, EFCO, and Wausau Window and Wall Systems. All are brands of Apogee Enterprises, Inc.’s Architectural Metals segment and present a best-in-class, cost-effective, comprehensive product portfolio.

Whether constructing a new building, renovating and expanding an existing one, or upgrading and adapting specialized areas, Tubelite framing systems easily pair with vents and entrance systems for a complete building envelope solution. Tubelite systems have been tested to meet the high-performance levels necessary for Florida Product Approval (FPA), Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) approval, Veterans Affairs (VA) projects and other stringent requirements.

Engineered for straightforward installation and backed by warranty, these systems save time and labor on the jobsite. For example, Tubelite entrances’ tie-rod assembly is strong and flexible, and has a lifetime warranty. Their tie-rod construction allows installing contractors to modify, disassemble or resize the doors on site, and to efficiently address future service needs.

The versatility of aluminum accommodates nearly any shape or size of opening. Framing profiles and panning can be extruded, formed and finished to suit every architectural style – from historically accurate matches to innovative, modern concepts. Providing a single-source solution for customers, Tubelite aluminum fenestration and framing systems assist health facilities in achieving their goals and in ensuring a lasting, positive impression on their community.

Check back soon for part two in this blog series on how window, fenestration and framing systems help create caring, comfortable and clean health facilities.