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Dealing with Humidity in Hospitality Buildings

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How to Select Resilient Materials for High-Humidity Areas in Hospitality Buildings There are many considerations for installing and maintaining doors, frames, and toilet partition products in hospitality buildings’ moisture- and humidity-prone areas. Hospitality buildings such as hotels present several challenges when it comes to moisture and high humidity. The variety of conditions among distinct areas…Read More»

Project: OneAmerica Tower Cafe Sliding Door System

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OneAmerica Tower is a 700,000-square-foot office building that rises 38 stories above downtown Indianapolis, Indiana. Owned by OneAmerica Financial Partners, the building is managed by Cushman & Wakefield. OneAmerica Tower includes leased office space and a nearly unmatched list of onsite amenities, including this Atrium Market Cafe that features one of our Sliding Door Systems.  Sliding…Read More»

Looking Back at 2020

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Paradigms and Adapting We could talk about the obvious parts of 2020. Focus on this entirely new paradigm upon us, and what we all know it’s done to change the face of business. In the end, though, 2020 was about adaptation.  We learned (and continue to learn) how to navigate a new way of doing…Read More»

SpecLite3® FRP — What Is It?

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Entryways that Need Extra Protection There are certain parts of a building that may see minimal human contact, lessening the chance of germs, mildew, corrosion and abuse. Doors and entryways however are likely to see the most inclination toward quickly becoming battered, unsanitary and damaged.  Some doors, such as those used in the healthcare industry,…Read More»

Fiberglass Doors Designed for Data Center Security

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Data Center Security and Special-Lite Special-Lite is always exploring new opportunities to engineer solutions for various industries. It was a real learning opportunity for our VP of Sales and Marketing, Roger Stempky as he explored the data center market on a trip to the northwest. Data Center Security is a fast-growing market, and with 25…Read More»

Why Do We Need Fire Rated Doors?

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When it comes to fire safety and building to code, it may seem as though entrances and exits are minimal to the bigger picture. However, means of egress to your occupants are imperative to feeling confident about protection in the event of an extreme situation such as a structure fire. Additionally, the doors and frames…Read More»

Why FRP?

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In 1981 Special-Lite pioneered FRP face sheets in response to the need for a scratch and dent resistant door. Initially targeted at schools looking to avoid ongoing door replacements and time-intensive maintenance, this unique product has slowly proven its reliability in a variety of market applications for commercial builds and construction projects.

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