The classic definition of fenestration refers to the design, construction and placement of windows and doors in a building. The term has grown over the years to include both indoor and outdoor windows, doors, skylights and any other opening designed…
Energy efficiency of a window is measured by the amount of heat that is conducted through a glazed unit. Glass manufacturers are always looking for innovative ways to reduce their costs while putting out an efficient product. Flexible Super Spacers…
Meet Owen Cleary and Kellen Wise, Owners of Wakefield Equipment Wakefield Equipment was founded by Ron Ober. His goal was to provide best-in-class customer service while selling new and custom built equipment to the fenestration industry at an affordable price.…
Curtain wall (sometimes called curtainwall) refers to any cladding system that is "hung" from a structural frame. Because it is nonstructural, it can be made of a variety of lightweight material which reduces construction costs. Typically, curtain walls are comprised…
Workplace hazards exist on every single manufacturing floor. Many have the potential to cause serious injury. The top 5 OSHA workplace hazards include: Safety Chemical Biological Physical Ergonomic As a business owner, it’s your legal responsibility to ensure the health…
The US solar manufacturing industry growth coincides with clean energy tax incentives becoming law. Businesses can seize the energy tax investment opportunity by taking advantage of federal tax credits that were recently passed as part of the Solar Energy Manufacturing for…
Living in a coastal region is a dream for many people. That dream can turn into a nightmare when hurricane season comes around each year. We’ve all see the post hurricane images of shattered glass from homes that lacked hurricane…
The right glass handling equipment, including glass dollies and racks, has far reaching benefits for companies of all sizes and all industries. From being able to handle larger sheets of flat glass with fewer people to reducing overall installation time,…
You can produce windows and doors in a flexible and economic way--and at the highest quality with a properly designed Window and Door Assembly Line. Using the right assembly equipment can lead to: Shorter run times Steady workload Smooth material…
When it comes to any type of project, it pays to have the right tools on hand. For window and door manufacturers, using automation in their manufacturing can ease the tasks of cutting, routing and forming. TigerStop offers a variety…