Retrofit Glass Facades in Canada
Canada has thousands of commercial towers built between 1975 and 2000. Their glass facades are aging, leaking, and even falling. Many buildings were landmarks when they were built. Today, they face a different kind of reckoning — one measured in kw/h, carbon emissions, and compliance deadlines. While, the retrofit wave has arrived, and Montreal is […]
When Double Is No Longer Enough in Canada
Canada’s tightening energy codes, brutal winters, and surging demand for net-zero buildings are making triple-glazed IGUs the new baseline — not the premium upgrade. Here’s what that means for your next project. Core Performance comparison — double vs. triple glazing U value (W/m2.K) of Double glazing: 1.3~1.5 U value (W/m2.K) of Triple glazing: 0.6~0.8 Heat […]
BIPV: When Glass Façades Become Power Plants
For decades, façades were judged by two things: how they look and how they perform. Today, there’s a third dimension: Can your glass façade generate energy? That’s where Building-Integrated Photovoltaics (BIPV) comes in — turning glass façades into active power-generating systems. The market value could rise from about USD 33 billion in 2026, to over […]
Why Your Low-E Spec Looks Good on Paper… But Fails in Reality?
Every façade spec sheet looks impressive. Low U-value, high SHGC/G value performance, clean & neutral appearance. On paper, everything works. But once installed… the building doesn’t perform—or look—the way it should be. So what may went wrong? The uncomfortable truth A Low-E spec doesn’t fail because of the coating or processing alone. It fails because […]
Why Do Some Glass Façades Look Perfect in Renderings… but Fail on Site?
← Back to Insights / Facade Engineering Every façade looks perfect in renderings. Clean lines. Seamless reflections. Consistent color. But once the building is completed… something feels off. The color varies panel to panel. Reflections look distorted. Joints become visible. The original design intent is lost. So what happened? The uncomfortable truth Most […]
The Ultimate Guide to Double Glazing
Double glazing is also known as double glazed unit, insulated glass unit, insulating glass. It is a type of glass pane that can be used in windows, doors, curtain walls. It is designed to better insulate against heat loss, which can save you money on your heating and cooling bills. This article will explain everything […]
The Ultimate Guide to Laminated Glass
What is laminated glass? Laminated glass is a safety glass that is made up of two layers of glass or more layers of glass that are bonded together with an interlayer. The interlayer can be polyvinyl butyral (PVB interlayer), ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA), or SGP interlayer (SentryGlas by Kuraray). It is called VSG in some EU […]
The Ultimate Guide to Toughened Glass
Toughened glass also called tempering glass, is a type of safety glass that has the ability to withstand impacts and it’s more resistant to scratches. It is an excellent choice for windows, frameless glass doors, shower doors, partitions, balustrade panels, and commercial buildings. With toughened glass, you will be able to achieve safety and security […]
Tempered Glass Deck Panels
Tempered Glass Deck Panels The tempered glass deck is a safe barrier, in order to prevent potential injury or people falling down from the terrace or the balcony. It is also known as glass deck railing, glass balcony, glass balustrade, glass fence, etc. Deck Glass Panels Thicknesses 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, 15mm, 19mm for Clear tempered/toughened […]
Tempered Glass Door
What is Tempered Glass Door? Doors are important devices for access to the interior, and modern doors are designed not only for safety but also for aesthetics and protection, and other functions. Various modern door systems such as Swing door systems, Sliding door systems, Folding door systems create a wider space, combined with the design […]