Architecture

Condensation Spotlight

Condensation Spotlight

Condensation forms on the windows, doors, and even the walls of a room when the temperature outside is colder and has a lower relative humidity than the interior. It is created when water vapor or humidity is converted from gas to liquid while there is a sudden drop in temperature at the surface it interacts […]

Solar Heat Gain

Solar Heat Gain

Choosing a glass structure or window system can often be confusing for someone with no knowledge of glazing terms. Solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) is a phrase often used to describe glazed products, but the significance is often not fully explained. SHGC is the amount of solar radiation that passes through a window and is […]

Utilizing a Multi-purpose Sunroom as a Playroom

Utilizing a Multi-purpose Sunroom as a Playroom

With proper planning and implementation, a sunroom can create a versatile space to be used as a children’s playroom.  The sunroom can also easily be transformed into an elegant room to host parties around the holidays, creating beautiful views of the landscape during the day and the stars at night without exposing guests to the […]

Showroom Spotlight: Mulled Window System

Showroom Spotlight: Mulled Window System

Several of Solar Innovations, Inc’s window and door systems have been installed in the showroom, including the Mulled Window system. The Mulled Window system is a combination of fixed panels, operable windows, and swing doors in one unit. Solar’s Mulled Window system can be composed of any number of fixed, awning, hopper, and casement windows. […]

Project Spotlight:  Folding Glass Walls

Project Spotlight: Folding Glass Walls

Solar Innovations, Inc. completed a folding glass wall in northeastern Pennsylvania. The three-panel folding glass wall included an integrated single door. This adaptability provides easier service to the restaurant’s outside seating area when the weather permits. The folding glass walls featured LoE 272 insulated glazing and were outfitted with Solar’s two-point lock system for improved […]