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Showroom Spotlight: G3 Multi-Track Sliding Glass Door

Showroom Spotlight: G3 Multi-Track Sliding Glass Door

Solar Innovations, Inc.’s onsite showroom is constantly expanding to include new products and structures. The G3 sliding glass door currently acts as an interior dividing wall between the newly added cubicles and a conference area. This sliding glass door system is ideal for large openings, especially when the motorized option is selected. The high performance […]

Utilizing a Conservatory as a Pool House

Utilizing a Conservatory as a Pool House

A conservatory is an excellent space to utilize as a pool house during swim season because it provides you with a place to entertain, as well as store your pool supplies. Incorporating a folding glass wall or sliding glass door with a sliding or retractable screen into the wall of the conservatory that faces the […]

Project Spotlight:  Custom Glazing Solutions

Project Spotlight: Custom Glazing Solutions

Solar Innovations, Inc. recently contributed to a barn restoration.  The structure was updated with a custom glazing solution that incorporated one of Solar‘s folding glass wall and fixed window combinations.  The fixed window incorporated the folding glass wall system’s framing to create a consistent appearance across the entire project.   The folding glass walls utilized a […]

Acoustical Sliding Glass Doors

Acoustical Sliding Glass Doors

One of Solar Innovations, Inc.’s signature products is an Acoustical Sliding Glass Door. Acoustical Sliding glass doors can be tested for both STC (Sound Transmission Class) and OITC (Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class).  OITC  is the sound transmittance rating between outdoor and indoor spaces. While STC is based on a spectrum of sound waves, OITC uses a source noise […]

What is Dynamic Glazing?

What is Dynamic Glazing?

Dynamic glazing uses electrochromic technology to darken the interior of a piece of glass.  This technology enables a thin coating to change from clear to tinted when a small DC voltage is applied. The most common example of this technology is displayed in eye glasses that darken when one goes outside.  Dynamic glass for architectural […]