The CapEx Dilemma: Aging Commercial Windows If your mid-rise or high-rise building is still operating with original single-pane windows, you are losing massive amounts of energy through the glass. Aging seals, failing caulking, and poor thermal insulation lead to skyrocketing HVAC costs, uncomfortable tenant spaces, and chronic condensation issues. When these failures compound, most Facility…
The Thermal Liability of Aging Architectural Glass If your commercial facility, hotel, or office building was constructed prior to 1990, it is highly likely you are operating with single-pane architectural glass. From an engineering and financial standpoint, single-pane windows are the largest source of thermal transfer (energy loss) in a commercial envelope. As these aging…
The High Cost of Roof Degradation For commercial property owners, the roof is one of the most expensive assets to maintain and replace. Day after day, your flat roof takes a brutal beating from UV radiation, thermal shock (expanding and contracting with temperature changes), and pooling water. Over time, seams separate, membranes dry rot, and…
The Thermal Liability of Architectural Glass For commercial high-rises and office buildings, expansive glass facades are an architecturally beautiful feature, but they are also a massive thermal liability. During the summer months, solar heat gain through untreated windows forces your HVAC system to run at maximum capacity. In the winter, that same glass allows radiant…
The Silent Energy Killer: Air Infiltration When Facility Managers think about energy efficiency, they usually think about upgrading the HVAC system or installing LED lights. While these are important, they ignore the biggest variable: The Building Envelope. If your building facade has failing sealants, cracks in the precast, or gaps in the window gaskets, you…