Windows Close to the Floor
There are a number of codes related to windows. As windows have been growing in size, and therefore getting closer
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Terms to Know When Choosing Windows – U-Factor, SHGC & VLT
There is more to know about windows than casement, double-hung, Low-E, double or triple pane. While Low-E and the number
Common Egress Window Sizes and Operation
I recently posted an article on the rules behind egress windows. I realize that knowing the rules doesn’t necessarily mean
Egress Windows and Emergency Escape
The International Residential Code spells out a number of code requirements for egress windows and emergency escape in houses and
Operable Windows in Aluminum Storefront Systems and Curtain Wall Systems
A few weeks ago I toured a project with Brion Doyle from Spectrum General Contractors and we talked about options
What You Need to Know about Windows
Windows are an important architectural component for both residential and commercial buildings and can significantly impact both construction budgets as
The Prairie Style Home
The Prairie Style is often associated with Frank Lloyd Wright and the Arts and Crafts Movement of the early 1900s.
The Six Components of Successful Daylighting
There seems to be a popular misconception that the use of natural light involves large expanses of southern facing windows.
Protective Bar Instead of Safety Glazing in Hazardous Residential Locations
The International Residential Code, IRC, requires that you provide safety glazing (tempered glass) in all windows within 36″ horizontally and
Egress Windows Swinging In – Acceptable in Building Code
The International Building and Residential Codes do not specify that egress windows have to swing out. The codes only specify
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