Industrial and Commercial Windows

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Guide to Industrial and Commercial Windows

What you need to know about working with commercial window companies
By KB Gibson

Industrial windows are one of the most important materials commercial construction companies used when building offices or warehouses. People notice windows, no matter what the building. Attractive commercial windows add to the overall appearance of a building, attracting positive attention for your construction work.

A commercial window must also be functional and efficient. Windows can be one of the largest sources of drafts in buildings. Using energy efficient commercial windows not only saves the building owner money, but allows you to build “green.”

When you’re building industrial buildings, get to know a commercial windows manufacturer and learn about:

1. Custom commercial windows.

2. Industrial window replacement.

3. Commercial window prices.

Action Steps

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Consider a custom commercial window A window is a window, right? Not really. Construction companies soon find that industrial windows come in as many choices as the residential variety. Commercial window prices are determined by many things: single pane, double pane, insulation, glazes, tinting and more. Change the look of a window with frames made of aluminum, wood or vinyl.

I recommend:  Get an overview of industrial windows and the many materials used. from the College of Design at the University of Minnesota. The most common look in a commercial window is the aluminum frame, but consider choices carefully. If you decide to go with glass windows, explore impact resistant windows like those offered by Jeld-Wen.

Make a difference with industrial window replacement If you're renovating a commercial building instead of building new, consider replacing the windows. Talk with people who work in the building about concerns they have. Employees often mention problems such as a bad view, glare that makes it hard to work, windows that don't allow natural light in and too much heat or cold passing through windows. Luckily for construction business owners, today's windows fix these problems.

I recommend:  Learn more about factors that are important to consumers in commercial windows, and then find vendors that offer window restoration and replacement. AEC Info is a good site to check.

Factor energy efficiency into commercial window prices Older commercial and industrial windows weren't made to be particularly attractive; they also weren't made with helping the environment in mind. Old windows allow heat or cold in or out of the building when it shouldn't be. Summing it up, old commercial windows were a drain on energy.

I recommend:  Luckily, construction businesses have more choices now. Insulating glass is a big plus in energy efficiency. You can find manufacturers of insulated glass at the Glass Association of North America. Check with the National Fenestration Rating Council about window rating systems for different state energy codes.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• Shop around and compare custom window prices. You'll find a wide price range, but don't forget to look at quality. As they say, you get what you pay for.