Ventilation
Did you know that smoke is the most deadly part of a fire?
January 23, 2024
BILCO fire safety products are designed for proper ventilation and emergency evacuation. Make sure your building is safe and up to code.
Transform Your Space with Coco Architectural Grilles & Metalcraft Linear Bar Grilles
July 21, 2023
Decorative linear bar grilles for walls, floors, and ceilings have the power to elevate the aesthetics and functionality of any space. Coco Architectural Grilles & Metalcraft offers an exquisite selection of these grilles in various colors, styles, metal types, and finishes, ensuring a top-notch selection. From decorative wall grilles to modern floor grilles and stylish ceiling registers, our linear bar grilles are designed to seamlessly complement a wide range of situations, catering to diverse project needs.
The Benefits of Translucent Panel Daylighting Systems
April 20, 2023
Major Industries has been manufacturing translucent panel skylights, canopies and wall systems since 1980. Their popularity is driven by the fact that they’re a great way to bring soft, diffuse daylighting into interior spaces. They’re also lightweight, easy to install, don’t require expensive internal or external shading devices, are impact resistant and affordable. Lets take a look at what makes up a translucent panel, and how they can benefit your next project.
15 Insider Tips for a Safer, Simpler and Stylish Age in Place Shower
March 7, 2023
If the idea of an ‘age in place shower’ DOES NOT create a vision of a bathroom you’re excited to use, you’re not alone. When people think ‘age in place,’ their thoughts are locked on safety. And while safety is essential to stay in your home as long as possible (and steer clear of Assisted Living facilities) – who wants a boring, safe (institutional-looking) shower? You want spaces which make you feel young and alive…not just safe.
Ornamental grilles are upscale decoration for your home or business
August 22, 2022
Coco Architectural offers an extensive line of metal sheet grilles encompassing the same characteristics our customers expect from our linear bar grilles: aesthetic quality, performance, and custom installation features.
One-of-a-kind quality for decorative metal grilles
June 10, 2022
Do you know how to identify excellence in metal sheet work? Perforated metal sheetwork is the cut-to-custom metal used to make decorative grilles. The pattern of a crafted metal sheet should be beautiful, bringing subtle elegance to a room and blending easily with surrounding features. The sheet should also provide perfect function.
Flush, borderless grille installation for plaster and drywall applications
May 30, 2022
The AAG Advanced Architectural Grilleworks exclusive Plaster J-Bead® * frame (*patent) combined with quality linear bar grille cores provides a flush, borderless installation for plaster and drywall applications on walls and/or ceilings. Also known in the industry as a 'mud grille' or 'plaster grille', it provides a seamless installation enabling you to smoothly capture the contour of any wall or ceiling.
Severe Weather and Extreme Performance Louvers
April 27, 2022
The EME6625D is a 6” deep extruded aluminum louver with closely spaced vertical blades to prevent the penetration of wind-driven rain. Designed with exceptional protection against wind-driven rain under severe conditions with MiamiDade Approval.
ACDSV acoustical smoke vent designed to guard against noise intrusion while providing the security of automatic smoke venting
February 7, 2022
BILCO's ACDSV acoustical smoke vent is designed to guard against noise intrusion while providing the security of automatic smoke venting. Acoustical vents feature industry-high STC 50 and OITC-46 sound ratings. They are ideal for concert halls, theaters and other interior applications that require limited noise from the outside. Vents are available in steel construction and in a number of UL-Listed standard sizes.
Ventilating the top and bottom of a cavity wall
October 27, 2021
Weep Vents are commonly placed directly on the flashing at the bottom of the wall, below finished floor and above finished grade. What may be new to some is that now, it is becoming more common to also place weep vents at the top of the wall, either just below the shelf angle (commercial or multi-story) or just below the facia and soffit of a residential structure.
Ventilating the top and bottom of a cavity wall
August 4, 2021
Weep Vents are commonly placed directly on the flashing at the bottom of the wall, below finished floor and above finished grade. What may be new to some is that now, it is becoming more common to also place weep vents at the top of the wall, either just below the shelf angle (commercial or multi-story) or just below the facia and soffit of a residential structure.
How 3D Printing is Helping the Coronavirus Cause
July 2, 2021
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is making headlines as a means to help hospitals and health care workers who are experiencing a shortage of medical equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the coronavirus pandemic. With more than a million confirmed cases in the United States, demand for this equipment is at an all-time high and has put a strain on the supply chain. 3D printing has limitations and may not be a long-term solution, but we’ll explain how it has served as an interim stop-gap with initiatives around the world.
The Daylighting Difference: Restaurants
June 23, 2021
A restaurant’s lighting plays a key role in how a customer feels during their meal; and how a customer feels will impact how they perceive the quality of both the food and the facility as well as whether or not they will return. For restaurants that specialize in sit-down dinners, dim artificial lighting helps to set the mood for a more intimate dining experience where customers are more likely to eat slower and stay longer. For other types of eateries like cafes and diners that operate primarily during daylight hours, natural lighting is the best way to create a bright, buoyant atmosphere where customers can come to wake up and leave feeling refreshed. Restaurants with a greener or more nutritious menu may also benefit from natural lighting as customers tend to feel healthier and eat healthier in naturally lit environments.
The EconoSpan® louver and screen system is ideal for roof top equipment screening or other applications with large areas requiring concealment and ventilation
April 30, 2021
The EconoSpan® louver and screen system is a continuous louver product comprised mainly of roll formed louvers that snap firmly onto 'double-gripped' stringers or posts installed on pre-determined intervals. This system is ideal for roof top equipment screening or other applications with large areas requiring concealment and ventilation. Along with being very attractive, it is also one of the industry’s most affordable systems.
What are the Steps for Creating a Dynamic Wall?
April 14, 2021
We love Kineticwall projects because they are a collaborative effort between architects, building owners, installers and EXTECH. It takes everyone working together to achieve a unique and successful project! We’ve created this visual map to illustrate how a kinetic facade project goes from concept to finished installation. Enjoy!
STC or OITC? How to select the proper sound rating for automatic smoke vents
February 3, 2021
Diving into the world of acoustical ratings is like opening a can of alphabet soup. You’re unsure which letters will float to the top, what their significance is and how to unscramble and define the mishmash of letters staring at you. While there is a jumble of letters, the critical ratings for determining the acoustical quality of building products fall into two groups: Sound Transmission Class (STC) and Outdoor-Indoor Transmission Class (OITC). Depending upon the structure being built and the application of the products, the difference in the ratings is essential for architects, designers and construction teams to understand.
New Advanced Thermal Dispersion Airflow Measurement System Flyer
November 20, 2019
Take a Look at the New Advanced Thermal Dispersion Airflow Measurement System Flyer- Showing the TDP05K and AIRFLOW-IQ. The TDP05K Advanced Thermal Dispersion air measurement system is changing the way air measurement is delivered.
Benefits of specifying complete masonry veneer wall systems
January 23, 2019
Why moisture management matters in a complete masonry veneer wall system. Benefits include a much faster design and specification process, proven component compatibility, faster component installation and better performance, plus the peace of mind that comes from knowing all components are proven compatible and will perform as specified.
Louver and Architectural Solutions
August 23, 2018
While providing fresh air intake and exhaust, Ruskin Louvers can also provide architectural style to building design. With the variety of models, sizes, and paint finishes available, Ruskin Louvers can add unusual and appealing features to exterior and interior elevation. Ruskin louvers are available in depths ranging from 1.5" to 12", and can accommodate various blade angles with high free area.
How to Choose the Right Perforated Grille for Your Project
August 9, 2018
From new builds to historic renovations, perforated metal grilles can elevate any architectural design with patterns ranging from simple to ornate and vintage to modern. No matter your style, a perforated grille can tie together a variety of architectural projects – but how do you choose the right one for your project? We’ve streamlined the decision-making process into four simple steps.