Designing for Thermal Performance and Energy Efficiency When it comes to a building’s internal temperature, comfort doesn’t always have to come at a cost. Buildings designed to compliment the climate in which they’re built not only maximize thermal comfortability but also minimize energy consumption by […]
U-Factor = The rate at which a window, door, or skylight conducts non-solar heat. The lower the U-factor, the more effective the insulation. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC) = The fraction of solar radiation transmitted through a window, door, or skylight. The […]
With summer wrapping up and school just around the corner, both children and adults will begin settling back into their routines and facilities will once again be filled with their regular occupants. Maintenance teams will have plenty on their plates preparing for this transition; fortunately, […]
August is often spent either soaking up the last of the late summer Sun or hiding from its unbearable heat. While the Sun’s rays bring vast benefits – including light, warmth, and a number of other life-promoting properties – they can also be a source […]
If you’re considering incorporating Major daylighting systems into your design, but aren’t sure whether to speak with a sales representative or submit an order online, check out the chart below for a better idea of what option is best for you. For more information, our […]
While we often think of canopies as being plain and utilitarian, they can also become eye-catching design elements. This month we’re taking a quick look at a unique canopy design for the new Norton Brownsboro Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky (scheduled to open in 2020 – you can […]
Major will be highlighting our new Auburn E+ glass skylight system at the 2019 AIA Conference on Architecture in Las Vegas, Nevada. Auburn® E+ is an evolution of our existing glass skylight line, and features a number of performance improvements, including a new thermal cap, […]
Major Industries, Inc. is proud to announce its new partnership with SpecPro, Inc., the preeminent service leader in the consultation, inspection, analysis, maintenance, repair and replacement of existing commercial skylight and wall systems, and the expansion of its services as a Retrofit Distributor for Major […]
Are you traveling to Las Vegas for A’19 – the AIA Conference on Architecture? Be sure to visit the Major Industries booth (#6016) and let us show you the latest in energy-saving daylighting solutions, including newly updated Auburn® glass skylights, versatile and dependable Guardian 275® […]
In honor of Memorial Day, and all the men and women who sacrificed their lives in service to our country, Major Industries will be closed on Monday, May 27th, 2019. We will be back in the office on Tuesday, May 28th, 2019. We’d also like […]
