Resources
Technical documentation for design teams.
Specification structure, typical details, finish guidance and terminology. Documents are released directly by the technical team so that the version you receive matches your project stage.
Library
Documents and content.
Specification
Steel Window and Door Specification Guide
Section structure, terminology and the information required to specify steel systems accurately.
Available on request
Detail
Typical Installation Details
Head, jamb, sill and threshold conditions for common wall build-ups.
Available on request
Reference
CAD and BIM Library
Profile drawings and model content for coordination during design development.
Available on request
Finish
Finish and Coating Guide
Coating families, exposure categories and maintenance expectations.
Available on request
Guide
Glazing Selection Guide
Glass make-up considerations for thermal, acoustic, safety and security requirements.
Available on request
Guide
Care and Maintenance
Recommended inspection intervals, cleaning practice and hardware servicing.
Available on request
Glossary
Terminology used in steel specification.
- Sightline
- The visible face dimension of a frame or meeting member as seen in elevation. Narrow sightlines increase the proportion of glass to frame.
- Thermal break
- A low-conductivity element within the profile that separates interior and exterior metal to reduce heat transfer and condensation risk.
- Profile depth
- The dimension of the frame measured perpendicular to the glass plane, which governs structural capacity and glazing thickness.
- Espagnolette
- A rod-based locking mechanism that engages multiple points around an opening leaf from a single handle.
- Lift-and-slide
- A sliding operation in which the handle lifts the panel onto its carriages to move, then lowers it onto compression seals when closed.
- Muntin
- A secondary member dividing glazing within a single frame, used to establish pattern and scale.
- Coupling
- A member joining two frames into a single assembly while accommodating movement.
- Patination
- A controlled surface treatment producing depth and variation in the finished metal.
Questions
Common questions.
As early as schematic design. Sightline expectations, structural head conditions and threshold details influence the architecture itself, and are far less costly to resolve before construction documents are complete.
Steel's strength allows narrower face dimensions for a given span, which is why it is specified where frame presence must be minimal. Aluminum systems have their own appropriate applications; the decision belongs to the design intent and performance requirements of the project.
Thermally broken profile families are available across most system types. The applicable performance values depend on the specific profile, glass make-up and project criteria, and are confirmed per assembly.
Yes, with the correct substrate preparation, coating system and hardware selection. Coastal projects are reviewed specifically for corrosion protection.
Plans and elevations, an opening schedule if available, project location, construction type and stage. Anything further is helpful but not required to begin the conversation.
Yes. Most engagements begin with the design team and continue through documentation, fabrication review and installation coordination.