Glass Bite Explained

  • Posted by Ashley Easterwood
  • On December 16, 2021
“Glass Bite” is a term that refers to the amount of glass that is secured inside the aluminum of the assembly. It is a linear distance measured from the edge of the glass to the edge of the aluminum pocket. Although the vinyl glazing material protrudes into the inside of the frame, the bite is […]

Meet Our Customer Service Team!

  • Posted by Ashley Easterwood
  • On November 17, 2021
At Frameworks, our mission is to build on our history of doing business the right way. We maintain and grow our customer base by treating customers as partners and providing excellent service. By acknowledging and consistently reminding our employees that they are the key success factor in the growth of Frameworks, we maintain a work […]

Understanding STC Ratings

  • Posted by Ashley Easterwood
  • On October 13, 2021
STC is an acronym for sound transmission class, which is a method to measure how well something attenuates sound traveling in space. Sound waves travel through mediums by vibrating molecules in the matter, resulting in different mediums conducting sound waves at different rates. Solid mediums will produce sound at a higher rate due to the […]

Painted vs. Anodized Frames

  • Posted by Ashley Easterwood
  • On August 26, 2021
Frameworks offers a variety of aluminum framing systems that can transform your office front to your ideal vision. Our frames are manufactured to integrate into standard drywall partitions but can be adapted to accommodate varying wall conditions. We expertly engineer angled, segmented and radius frame configurations to any specification. When selecting a framing system, customers […]

Office Fronts

  • Posted by Ashley Easterwood
  • On July 22, 2021
The type of office front used in your commercial space can convey different types of messages your customers receive. Older buildings and office spaces feature closed-off styles, meaning there is little openness which leads to teams becoming isolated and less communicative.  Modern office designs are becoming increasingly popular over the years, and the top design […]

Frameworks 25th Anniversary

  • Posted by Ashley Easterwood
  • On March 25, 2021
For over 25 years, Frameworks has been manufacturing high-quality, prefinished aluminum frames, sidelites, borrowed lites, and doors for interior commercial applications. Located in Houston, TX, we specialize in sleek, modern designs with concealed fastenings, rich colors, and recessed glazing pockets to add an architecturally-pleasing design aesthetic to offices, schools, healthcare facilities, and more throughout the […]

Serenity STC-35 Frame System

  • Posted by Ashley Easterwood
  • On December 3, 2020
Frameworks is pleased to offer a new option in the aluminum frame industry. The Frameworks Type II aluminum frame has now been tested with STC (Sound Transmission Class) rated wood doors from Graham and Maiman. Designed specifically for interior applications, this new solution consists of an STC 35 architectural wood door paired with Frameworks aluminum […]