Automated pocket sliding doors are a beautiful feature—and one of the hardest to detail. Learn from a glazing consultant who has coordinated hundreds of them on luxury homes in hurricane zones.

Learn the difference between Starphire and standard Clear LowE glass for luxury windows and doors. Discover how glass type affects aesthetics, energy performance, and cost in high-end residential projects.

Flawless window and door transitions start in preconstruction. Learn how expert coordination ensures ceiling, cladding, and floor finishes align perfectly in luxury homes.

KoDA architect Wesley Kean shares how my independent glazing consulting ensures structural alignment and flawless finish integration on luxury homes. Read the full testimonial.

Sliding pocket doors require precise planning. Learn what must be detailed in construction drawings to avoid issues with alignment, automation, finishes, and serviceability.

See how creative structural detailing avoided visible columns and kept a clean transom line in this case study. Learn how we replaced vertical supports with concealed reinforcement to preserve modern design intent.

Maximizing glass size and minimizing frame profiles impacts both budget and design. Learn how tested size limits, sightlines, and profiles differ by manufacturer in hurricane-rated window systems.

From jamb widths to glass stops and track counts, window and door product approvals impact everything from aesthetics to egress and cost. Learn the details most teams overlook.

Many modern homes have 10'–12' ceilings, but using 6' or 7' casement windows may violate egress codes. Learn why most manufacturers don’t test casements over 3'x6'.

A warranty is just a piece of paper. Learn what really determines durability in high-end windows and doors—especially in coastal or Caribbean environments.

Sightlines, track counts, and tested panel sizes can all impact how hurricane-rated sliding or folding doors actually perform. Learn what to check before you design.

Low-E coatings let in more light while blocking heat—but not all are the same. Learn how spectrally selective glass affects energy, comfort, and architectural design choices.

Sealants are often overlooked—but they’re a critical failure point in hurricane-rated storefront systems. Learn why deflection, joint gaps, and the wrong sealant can lead to major leaks.

Folding door sills installed without proper support or waterproofing will fail. Learn why “floating” sill installs lead to leaks, corrosion, and structural problems—and how to avoid them.

NFRC ratings are useful—but they don’t always reflect the true performance, comfort, or appearance your project needs. Learn how to interpret glass specs beyond the numbers.

Thick stone cladding like 4½" ledger requires deeper bucks and careful window alignment. Learn how to plan glazing systems that align cleanly with heavy exterior finishes.

Even basic alignment issues—like window headers not lining up—can slip through without detailed planning. Learn why alignment coordination is critical in glazing design.

Is your door 11' or 11' 2"? That small height difference matters more than you think. Learn why coordinating with structural and finish elevations is critical in modern builds.

Open corner sliding doors are now hurricane-rated by many manufacturers. Learn how to design for larger openings, seamless transitions, and luxury indoor/outdoor living.

Layout drawings reveal hidden limitations in hurricane-rated sliding doors. Learn what to look for—panel stacking, track count, interlock reinforcement, and more.