The Fenestration Brief
Insights on fenestration, energy codes, and building performance for architects and contractors.
Title 24 Guides for Specifiers
Energy code updates and fenestration performance for California projects.
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How to Specify Fenestration for Title 24 Plan Check
A specifier's workflow for California plan check: NFRC labels, cut sheets, prescriptive vs performance path, and the documentation reviewers expect.
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Title 24 2025 Update: Why U-Factor 0.27 Changes Window Specifications
California's 2025 energy code tightens prescriptive U-factor limits to 0.27 in most climate zones. What architects need to know when specifying fenestration.
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Title 24 SHGC by Climate Zone: A Specifier's Guide for California Fenestration
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient limits vary by California climate zone. How architects choose glazing that passes prescriptive Title 24 on the first submittal.
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Navigating California Title 24: How YPI High-Performance Glass Hits the Numbers
Position yourself as a consultant, not just a seller—help builders hit energy targets.
Aluminum Window Guides
Thermal break performance, frame thickness, and specification advice.
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Aluminum Windows for California: Thermal Break, Title 24, and NFRC Performance
How to specify high-performance aluminum windows with thermal breaks, 2.0mm frames, and U-factor 0.28 for Title 24 compliance in North America.
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Structural Rigidity: Why 2.0mm Aluminum is the Backbone of Massive Glass
High performance isn't just about heat—it's about the structural integrity required to support 65%+ Window-to-Wall ratios.
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Why 2.0mm Aluminum Windows Are the New Standard (and why 1.4mm fails)
Aluminum window wall thickness matters. Why 2.0mm thermal-break aluminum windows outperform thin-profile imports for luxury and Title 24 projects.
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Introducing the YPI Pricing & Conversion Tools
Quickly build window and door quotes with built-in unit conversion, call-size lookup, and common-size presets.
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The Economics of Factory Direct: How to Cut Glazing Costs by 30% Without Sacrificing Specs
Appeal directly to the developer's wallet—show the margin and quality upside of going direct.