Cornell Commercial Rolling Doors and Security Grilles Blog

When thinking about wind and grilles, maybe you’re picturing a piece of swiss cheese in all its hole-y glory: the wind comes in, goes through the holes, and is done, without damage or any other considerations needed. This metaphor couldn’t be more wrong. Instead, wind and grilles are more of a melty mozzarella situation: grilles catch things and don’t want to let go. In the case of the cheese, pepperoni or errant pieces of basil may get caught up. For the grille, air itself can be an issue if the grille isn’t wind loaded. Wind gusts can build in any area and negatively affect security grilles.

Does the hood mount to the header? Is there enough room to add additional supports given the amount of steel already above a typical opening?

While tornadoes and hurricanes are scary and their destruction is expensive, the process of protecting children from them doesn’t have to be. This ebook will help school officials understand how safe rooms are constructed, what options are out there, and how to secure funding to help offset the cost of protecting young lives.

Here at CornellCookson, we take every precaution to ensure the quality and safety of our products, and that means complying with the latest safety recommendations. Underwriters Laboratories (UL) introduced the UL 325 standard in 2010 to provide products that are safe, particularly though preventing electrical and fire hazards.

Neighborhood of Discovery Invites a Customized Parking Facility's Reinvention

Friday the 13th is for the superstitious. The day has been steeped in fear for centuries, with a connection to ill-fated dinner parties long past. While some believe these practices should be followed all 365 days of the year, there are others who only avoid sidewalk cracks or dining with 13 guests on Friday the 13th. To join in on the holiday, we wanted to add our own door-industry-related superstitions for a bit of fun.

In the world of commercial roll up doors, there are plenty of options to suit your business needs. Do you care more about weather resistance, or are you more concerned with robust physical security against intruders? Insulated commercial garage doors can provide protection from the weather, intruders, and more. With the right roll up door solution, you don't have to choose between the features you need most. You may first be wondering if roll up doors can even be insulated. The answer is yes — the choice only depends on what kind of insulation you select. From there, you can enjoy the advantages of enhanced overall performance and greater peace of mind concerning product storage and security. We'll look at what an insulated roll up door is, what its benefits are, and which kinds offer the best value for your commercial facility.

With limited doses and a phased distribution plan, the COVID-19 vaccine is not expected to become widely available to the public until later in 2021. The time is now to determine how and where you’ll store the vaccine when it’s time to distribute widely.

Just as artists strive to connect with and evoke feeling from their audience, designers and architects aspire to do the same through their creative use and blending of materials. Both artists and designers want to create an experience for their audience, whether it’s a museum visitor or person entering a hotel lobby. Good art and design bring beauty to people’s lives. They add whimsy and fun to an otherwise boring wall, or a put unique spin on typical, everyday items like a mug or doorstop. But do creativity, art, and design come into play in the world of more industrial, architectural materials?