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{Re}habitat

Learn how adaptive reuse and upcycling can add hip design to your home, apartment, or yard with the Go Green channel's {Re}habitat series. Follow host Rachael Ranney as she shows you how to repurpose salvaged and found materials, adding fun and function to your space without breaking your budget.


Suggest repurposing projects for Rachael in the comments below!

Sliding Glass Doors

Written by Buildipedia Staff Tue Aug 11 2009

This topic includes information related to sliding glass doors installed during construction. Sliding glass doors are large two panel openings, where one panel slides to open. Doors are fully glazed with aluminum, plastic or wood frames. Sliding glass doors are commonly installed in residential structures and provide access to exterior spaces.

 

 

 

Special Function Doors

Written by Buildipedia Staff Tue Aug 11 2009

This topic includes information related to special function doors installed during construction. Special function doors are installed where applications require specific desirable characteristics. Door types include; cold storage doors, hangar doors, industrial doors, lightproof doors, darkroom doors, radio frequency interference shielding doors, radiation shielding doors and frames, neutron shielding doors and frames, security doors and frames, security gates, vault doors and day gates, detention doors and frames and sound control door assemblies.

 

 

 

 

Traffic Doors

Written by Buildipedia Staff Tue Aug 11 2009

This topic includes information related to traffic doors installed during construction. Traffic doors open upon impact from either direction. They are commonly installed in industrial, health care, warehouse, retail and restaurant applications. Traffic doors are manufactured from PVC, aluminum, stainless steel and other durable materials.

This topic includes information related to pressure resistant doors installed during construction. Pressure resistant doors are designed to withstand and maintain differential pressure from the effects of an occurrence on the exterior side. Installed in both interior and exterior applications, they are resistant to a blast or explosion, air and/or water tight.

 

 

All-Glass Storefronts

Written by Buildipedia Staff Tue Aug 11 2009

This topic includes information related to design and construction with all-glass storefronts. All-glass storefronts are fabricated, structural glass panels that contain no metal or wood framing. All-glass storefronts offer maximum unobstructed views both outside and inside.

Metal Storm Windows

Written by Buildipedia Staff Tue Aug 11 2009

This topic includes information related to metal storm windows installed during construction. Metal storm windows are installed on the interior or exterior side of existing openings. They assist the existing window by enhancing it's ability to provide thermal protection, by reducing air movement in and out of existing windows. Better thermal protection will reduce heating and cooling costs.

Fiberglass Windows

Written by Buildipedia Staff Tue Aug 11 2009

This topic includes information related to fiberglass windows installed during construction. Fiberglass windows are durable windows that offer resistance to wood destroying insects and water intrusion damage. Insulated frames offer significant thermal protection for both new and replacement installations.

 

 

 

 

This topic includes information related to skylight protections and screens installed during construction. Skylight protection and screens are safety features installed around a skylight to prevent individuals working around skylights from falling through the opening.