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 […]

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 […]

Advantages of Aluminum Windows and Doors

  • Posted by Ashley Easterwood
  • On June 11, 2021
Are you considering buying aluminum windows and doors for your office, or upgrading your current installation? Aluminum window and door framing systems are a great choice for a commercial space, and it’s not just the aesthetics that make them attractive. Implementing Frameworks aluminum framing systems can have a positive impact on your comfort and energy […]

Frameworks Acquisition and Expansion

  • Posted by Ashley Easterwood
  • On May 13, 2021
Frameworks has been in the process of expanding its warehouse to enable higher levels of inventory while maintaining our industry-best lead times. Frameworks has acquired manufacturing equipment and inventory from Versatrac, allowing Frameworks to increase production capacity and increase inventory levels.  The acquisition of Versatrac’s equipment includes 2 CNC’s and multiple punch presses effectively doubling […]

Sidelites

  • Posted by Ashley Easterwood
  • On March 18, 2021
Since 1996, Frameworks Manufacturing has been developing high-quality, prefinished aluminum frames, sidelites, borrowed lites, and doors for interior and commercial applications. Sidelites are door frames with glass openings attached to one or both sides of the door, with options to be partial or the full height of the door it’s complemented with. Frameworks’ versatile sidelites […]

Fixed Panel Slider

  • Posted by Ashley Easterwood
  • On February 11, 2021
Frameworks fixed panel slider conserves space without compromising privacy, creating a clean aesthetic look with stiles and rails that align and match dimensionally. Doors glide along a top hung surface-mounted track for a quiet and smooth operation; a concealed door guide eliminates the need for any recessed floor track.  Doors are available with narrow, medium, […]