Window glass is one of the most important drivers of window performance. In this blog post, you’ll learn why window glazing matters and what glazing performance criteria to look out for. We’ll also tell you how these factors translate into the final glazing product, the so called glazing package, and and show you how to incorporate glazing performance into your window buying decision.

When we work with builders and installers for the first time, we seem to get many of the same questions about how to install European windows and doors.

In this blog post, you’ll learn answers to the most frequently asked questions about installing European windows and doors in your next building project.

While sliding doors are a proven design, a lot of European windows and door manufacturers started to build lift and slide doors instead, citing various design advantages and the ease of use. So what are the differences between a ‘sliding door’ and a ‘lift and slide door’?

If there were a quintessential example of how a family business and their products can evolve over time, it would be Jansen. The Swiss company was founded by Josef Jansen in 1923 as a small metal fabrication workshop with only six employees. Today, Jansen creates windows, doors and curtain wall systems of the highest quality, performance, and aesthetics from steel.

Meet Schüco, one of Europe’s leading manufacturers of window, door, and glass curtain wall systems. When American builders and architects think of Schüco, they should think of high-end PVC and aluminum windows and doors at an accessible price point.

Tilt and turn windows are considered the de facto window option in much of Europe. Why? Tilt-and-turn windows promise unique functionality and design, enhanced security, better quality, superior thermal efficiency and exceptional durability and longevity. Learn how the first German tilt-an-turn window from the 1950s developed into a global hit.

Her commitment to the craft is evident the first time you meet Kristina Held, principal and partner at Charlotte, NC firm Insight Architects. A leader in Charlotte’s sustainable and environmentally friendly architecture scene, Kristina works with clients across the state to create beautiful and environmentally conscious homes and commercial properties. She is Charlotte's first Passive House architect.