Glazing System Replacements
Replacing windows or doors is no small task. Just ask any building owner or manager who has faced the challenge. What may seem simple at first becomes increasingly complex, once …
What happens when building specifications conflict with the code, targeted building certification or owner’s wishes?
When specs conflict with code, building performance requirements, or the owner’s wishes, who is ultimately responsible for an incorrectly installed product? “Allocating responsibility involves balancing contract documents, applicable codes and …
Hurricane and Tornado Damage in Urban Areas – A Recent History
By Paul E. Beers It is hard to believe that next year will be the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Andrew striking South Florida. This was the storm that caused record damage …
Hurricane Windows: Fact or Fiction?
By William D. Smith As we approach another hurricane season, one that the prognosticators tell us will be very active, building owners on the eastern seaboard and the Gulf coast …