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Base Wall Considerations

Base Wall Considerations Base walls, also known as knee walls or pony walls, can be integrated into a structure’s design to meet a desired appearance, but can also provide practical solutions to common problems. They are typically constructed of block or concrete and faced with brick or stone. In areas where grass needs to be [...]

Solar Innovations® Raises Over $5,500 for Three Local Nonprofits

PINE GROVE, PA – Solar Innovations® Architectural Glazing Systems team proudly donated over $5,500, to be split between three organizations, during its 2021 second quarter Solar Cares campaign. The Solar Cares campaign was created to dedicate extra time and effort into giving back to the surrounding communities. This quarter, equal shares of $1,837.50 were donated [...]

Solar Innovations® Launches Interactive Skylights 101 Design Tool

PINE GROVE, PA - Skylights 101 is the third in a series of tools being released by Solar Innovations® to help consumers learn as they design Solar Innovations® products into their next project. This comprehensive, interactive tool will assist customers in the design of a high-quality skylight that not only will provide excellent daylighting and [...]

Greenhouse Environmental Control Systems

Greenhouse Environmental Control Systems   In previous posts, we discussed drip and misting irrigation in greenhouses. In this post we will discuss how to automate these systems through an Environmental Control System. Automation can occur from as simple of a setup as placing an inexpensive timer with a valve on your water supply or as [...]

Passive heating & cooling

Passive Heating and Cooling

Passive heating and cooling techniques have been in use for centuries. They employ inexpensive techniques that substantially reduce heating and cooling costs while reducing your carbon footprint. Ridge vents work in tandem with eave vents and/or windows to either trap the sun's warmth during the heating season or create cool air flow during the cooling [...]