A practical guide to evaluating KERALITE® SELECT fire-rated glass ceramic for rated commercial openings, from fire-rating requirements and opening type to compatible framing and submittal coordination.
Glass has become one of the defining features of modern commercial architecture. Large storefronts, expansive office windows, and daylight-filled public spaces create attractive buildings while improving the experience for occupants. At the same time, those same glass surfaces have a direct impact on energy consumption, occupant comfort, and long-term operating costs. Selecting the right insulated…
A commercial building can have an impressive exterior, modern finishes, and an efficient mechanical system, but if outside noise constantly enters the space, occupants notice it almost immediately. Traffic, construction equipment, aircraft, trains, weather, and nearby businesses all contribute to noise pollution that affects comfort and productivity. For many commercial buildings, controlling sound has become…
The aluminum doors are installed. The storefront glass is in place. The project is nearly complete. Then someone discovers the panic device will not fit the door preparation, the closer conflicts with the frame, or the electric strike is incompatible with the lockset that was ordered weeks earlier. Unfortunately, situations like these happen more often…