Pressure Wall vs Unitized Curtain Wall: Understanding the Key Differences Curtain wall systems are popular for commercial building envelopes due to their aesthetic appeal, performance, and design flexibility. Two of the most common types of curtain walls are pressure...
Why Do Birds Fly Into Windows and How Can We Prevent It? Bird-Friendly Glazing If you have ever been on the other side of a window that a bird hit, then you know it is an unsettling experience. You are sitting there minding your own business when suddenly a resounding...
6 Ways the Right Aluminum Curtain Walls Reduce Short-Term and Long-Term Costs for New Constructions Curtain walls are a common choice for many buildings today, not only because of their numerous cost-saving benefits but also because of their appearance. They give a...
The Effects of Daylighting for a Building Occupant Everybody can feel a big difference between working in a room without windows that rely on artificial lighting versus a room with access to ample natural daylighting. Nevertheless, it is usually more than a...
FreMarq History- By Owner/President Todd Frederick Like so many others in the aluminum curtain wall and window industry, once you are in, you tend to stay. I started in 1982, which doesn’t seem like it, but that was 39 years ago. I started as a draftsman for a...
The reason for wanting change. For the previous 6 years or so leading up to 2015, I had noticed a shift in the industry regarding thermal performance. There was a growing demand to improve the overall performance of the building and of course windows and curtain wall...