Upgrading Your Office: What Are Sidelites?

Posted by Ashley Easterwood
On October 15, 2026

Upgrading your office and making the space feel brighter and more modern doesn’t have to require major structural changes. It can be as simple as updating your doors and adding sidelites. Sidelites bring in more light and can make an office feel more open. So, what are sidelites? Sidelites are a functional design feature that […]

Benefits of Sliding Barn Doors for Commercial Offices

Posted by Ashley Easterwood
On September 17, 2026

There are many options for office doors when planning or remodeling your space. Barn door systems are a great way to increase the flexibility and efficiency of the layout while still looking sleek and modern. These sliding barn doors for commercial offices eliminate the clearance space needed for traditional swinging office doors and increase the […]

The Benefits of Sidelites

Posted by Ashley Easterwood
On November 21, 2024

Sidelites are narrow, vertical windows positioned on one or both sides of a door. Sidelites offer many benefits to commercial spaces with interior aluminum framing systems. Frameworks Manufacturing shares a few of these benefits: Improves lighting Adequate lighting is crucial for increasing productivity and morale in any commercial office space. Studies show lighting increases serotonin […]

Type II 487 AC Sidelite Frame with a Wide Style Swing Door

Posted by Ashley Easterwood
On March 21, 2024

Recently Frameworks Manufacturing provided aluminum material for office spaces at CXtec’s headquarters at City Center in downtown Syracuse. CXtec enhanced their office spaces with Type II 487 AC Sidelite Frames and Wide Style Swing Doors. Here’s why our Type II 487 framing systems are a customer favorite: What Are Type II Frames? If you’re looking […]

Offering Sustainably Certified Aluminum Framing Systems

Posted by Ashley Easterwood
On May 18, 2023

sustainable aluminum frames Frameworks Manufacturing does not only offer top-of-the-line aluminum framing systems, but products that solve your sustainable building challenges. Our aluminum products are LEED contributing because aluminum is a material that can be readily recycled and repurposed. Some of our applicable credits are listed below: Energy & Atmosphere (EA) Prerequisite 2 – Minimum […]

Maximize Space In Style

Posted by Ashley Easterwood
On April 13, 2023

aluminum sliding barn doors Frameworks offers architects aluminum sliding barn doors that conserve space without compromising privacy. Gliding along the top-hung surface-mounted track, our sliding barn doors operate with a quiet and smooth operation. A concealed door guide eliminates the need for any recessed floor track. Doors are available with narrow, medium or wide stiles […]

The Resiliency of Aluminum Framing Systems

Posted by Ashley Easterwood
On March 9, 2023

Architects rely on aluminum framing systems for its practical benefits and sleek, modern designs. However, did you know they’re also useful for making buildings more resilient against natural disasters such as earthquakes? Structural StrengthAccording to The Aluminum Association, aluminum has a potential 70+ year lifespan while being lightweight, durable and corrosion-resistant. While no damage is […]

<strong>Why Businesses Choose Aluminum Framing Systems For Their Interior Space</strong>

Posted by Ashley Easterwood
On February 9, 2023

Commercial offices, retail, hospitality spaces, government facilities, school classrooms, and other interior buildouts are all spaces architects and interior designers can utilize aluminum framing systems to balance connectivity and transparency with productivity and privacy. Interior framing systems offer ease of installation for fast-track construction, aesthetic flexibility, and sustainable design criteria. Design & EfficiencyInterior aluminum framing […]

<strong>Aluminum Framed Glazing vs. Steel Framed Glazing</strong>

Posted by Ashley Easterwood
On January 11, 2023

Glazing defines the material that makes up the edge of glass panels. Not only is there an aesthetic difference between aluminum and steel framed glazing, but they are also different when it comes to energy efficiency, strength, and durability. Understanding the difference between aluminum framed glazing versus steel framed glazing can help you decide the […]

Fire Rated Aluminum Framing

Posted by Ashley Easterwood
On December 8, 2022

Studies from the National Fire Reporting System have shown that while the frequency of commercial fires has decreased slightly over the last few decades, the actual cost of fire-related property damage is still on the rise. It’s estimated that fires regarding commercial properties nationwide cost owners over $2.4 billion dollars per year. In addition, 30.4% […]