# Apogee Architectural Metals
> Apogee Architectural Metals provides the commercial architectural industry with EFCO, Tubelite and Wausau Window brands’ best\-in\-class aluminum framing and window products\.
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## Pages
- [Find A Rep](https://apogeearchmetals.com/sales-rep-finder/)
- [Misc\. Extrusions](https://apogeearchmetals.com/products/misc-extrusions/)
- [Wausau Trim](https://apogeearchmetals.com/wausau-trim/)
- [Hardware](https://apogeearchmetals.com/apogee-hardware/)
- [Customer Portal](https://apogeearchmetals.com/customer-portal/)
## Posts
- [Apogee Architectural Metals names Albert Pineda as South Regional Sales Manager](https://apogeearchmetals.com/apogee-architectural-metals-names-albert-pineda-as-south-regional-sales-manager/)
- [Apogee Architectural Metals adds David Bellomo and Cortney Hahr to Southwest sales team](https://apogeearchmetals.com/apogee-architectural-metals-adds-david-bellomo-and-cortney-hahr-to-southwest-sales-team/)
- [McQuarrie Associates, Inc\. to Represent Apogee Architectural Metals’ EFCO, Tubelite and Wausau Window Brand Products in Northern California and Northwest Nevada](https://apogeearchmetals.com/mcquarrie-associates-inc-to-represent-apogee-architectural-metals-efco-tubelite-and-wausau-window-brand-products-in-northern-california-and-northwest-nevada/): Apogee Architectural Metals has appointed McQuarrie Associates, Inc\. as its manufacturer’s representative for EFCO, Tubelite and Wausau Window brands, covering Northern California and Northwest Nevada\.
- [Join Apogee Architectural Metals at GlassBuild America 2026](https://apogeearchmetals.com/join-apogee-architectural-metals-at-glassbuild-america-2026/)
- [Tubelite 400T Thermal Curtain Wall helps meet today’s energy codes in retail, office, healthcare, school and other commercial buildings](https://apogeearchmetals.com/tubelite-400t-thermal-curtain-wall-helps-meet-todays-energy-codes-in-retail-office-healthcare-school-and-other-commercial-buildings/)
## Floating Elements
- [Contact Us](https://apogeearchmetals.com/e-floating-buttons/contact-us/)
## Products
- [403\-I Storefront](https://apogeearchmetals.com/products/403-i-storefront/)
- [INvent\TM\ Retro Windows](https://apogeearchmetals.com/products/inventtm-retro-windows/)
- [INvent\TM\ XLT Windows](https://apogeearchmetals.com/products/inventtm-xlt-windows/)
- [INvent\.PLUS Windows](https://apogeearchmetals.com/products/invent-plus-series-2250i-xp-3250i-xp-4250i-xp-windows-2/)
- [FX32 Window](https://apogeearchmetals.com/products/fx-32-window/)
## Projects
- [Oldham County Judicial Center](https://apogeearchmetals.com/project/oldham-county-judicial-center/)
- [Brookhaven City Centre](https://apogeearchmetals.com/project/brookhaven-city-centre/)
- [Pine Rest Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health](https://apogeearchmetals.com/project/pine-rest-pediatric-center-of-behavioral-health/)
- [7700 Palmetto](https://apogeearchmetals.com/project/7700-palmetto/)
- [Azle Elementary School](https://apogeearchmetals.com/project/azle-elementary-school/)
## Draw Attention
- [Distributors Map](https://apogeearchmetals.com/?da_image=65853)
## Documents
- [Understanding thermal transmittance and NFRC U\-factors](https://apogeearchmetals.com/product-updates/understanding-thermal-transmittance-and-nfrc-u-factors/): To reflect the need for more energy\-efficient and environmentally responsible building envelopes, ASHRAE 90\.1 Energy Standards for Buildings Expert Low\-Rise Residential Buildings, and the commercial requirements of the International Code Council’s International Energy Conservation Code \(IECC\) are updated in each three\-year code cycle\. Under prescriptive compliance options within these codes, minimum performance requirements are mandated for several important parameters, including Window\-to\-Wall Ratio \(WWR\), Solar Heat Gain Coefficient \(SHGC\), air infiltration rate and of course, U\-factor\.\.\.\.\.
- [The Behavior of Wind on Building Cladding](https://apogeearchmetals.com/product-updates/the-behavior-of-wind-on-building-cladding/): Wind is created by our atmosphere in motion\. The faster it moves the more pressure it will exert against a stationary object or surface in its flow path\. This type of pressure is generally referred to as a positive pressure\.\.\.\.\.
- [Specification Checklist for Renovation and Replacement Projects](https://apogeearchmetals.com/product-updates/specification-checklist-for-renovation-and-replacement-projects/): For 70 years, our window experts at Apogee Architectural Metals have worked closely with renovation teams to realize their vision for aesthetics, sustainability and lasting value, while striving to maintain the highest level of customer service, communication and overall satisfaction\.\.\.\.\.
- [Seismic Design](https://apogeearchmetals.com/product-updates/seismic-design/): To properly engineer windows and curtain wall to withstand earthquakes, parameters specific to the building and site must be considered\.\.\.\.\.
- [Demountable interior walls and partitions Tax Considerations](https://apogeearchmetals.com/product-updates/demountable-interior-walls-and-partitions-tax-considerations/): Demountable interior walls and partitions typically pair aluminum framing systems with glass to divide and define interior spaces\. Providing physical separation, while maintaining visual connection, these products balance transparency, daylighting, productivity and privacy\.
## Categories
- [Brand](https://apogeearchmetals.com/category/brand/)
- [Events](https://apogeearchmetals.com/category/events/)
- [Products](https://apogeearchmetals.com/category/products/)
- [Uncategorized](https://apogeearchmetals.com/category/afs-news/)
- [Projects](https://apogeearchmetals.com/category/projects/)
## Tags
- [Office](https://apogeearchmetals.com/tag/office/)
- [Entrances](https://apogeearchmetals.com/tag/entrances/)
- [Curtain Wall](https://apogeearchmetals.com/tag/curtain-wall/)
- [Storefront](https://apogeearchmetals.com/tag/storefront/)
- [Education](https://apogeearchmetals.com/tag/education/)
## Brands
- [Tubelite](https://apogeearchmetals.com/project_brand/tubelite/)
- [EFCO](https://apogeearchmetals.com/project_brand/efco/)
- [Wausau](https://apogeearchmetals.com/project_brand/wausau/)
## Product Brands
- [Tubelite](https://apogeearchmetals.com/product-brand/product-tubelite/)
- [EFCO](https://apogeearchmetals.com/product-brand/product-efco/)
- [Wausau](https://apogeearchmetals.com/product-brand/wausau-windows/)
## TechSource Library
- [Air, water and structural performance](https://apogeearchmetals.com/techsource-library/air-water-and-structural-performance/)
- [Energy efficiency and sustainable design](https://apogeearchmetals.com/techsource-library/energy-efficiency-and-sustainable-design/)
- [Acoustic performance and condensation resistance](https://apogeearchmetals.com/techsource-library/acoustic-performance-and-condensation-resistance/)
- [Glass and glazing](https://apogeearchmetals.com/techsource-library/glass-and-glazing/)
- [Hurricane impact and blast hazard mitigation](https://apogeearchmetals.com/techsource-library/hurricane-impact-and-blast-hazard-mitigation/)
## Documents \- Brands
- [EFCO](https://apogeearchmetals.com/documents-brand/efco/)
- [Tubelite](https://apogeearchmetals.com/documents-brand/tubelite/)
- [Apogee](https://apogeearchmetals.com/documents-brand/apogee/)
- [Wausau](https://apogeearchmetals.com/documents-brand/wausau/)
- [Architectural Metals](https://apogeearchmetals.com/documents-brand/architectural-metals/)
## Update Types
- [New Product](https://apogeearchmetals.com/why-update/new-product/)
- [Product Updated](https://apogeearchmetals.com/why-update/product-updated/)
- [Manufacturing Update](https://apogeearchmetals.com/why-update/manufacturing-update/)
- [Part Update](https://apogeearchmetals.com/why-update/part-update/)
## Door Thicknesses
- [2\-1/4"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/door-thickness/2-1-4/)
- [2"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/door-thickness/2/)
- [1\-3/4"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/door-thickness/1-3-4/)
## Fabrications
- [Screw Spline](https://apogeearchmetals.com/fabrication/screw-spline/)
- [Shear Block](https://apogeearchmetals.com/fabrication/shear-block/)
- [Can Receptor](https://apogeearchmetals.com/fabrication/can-receptor/)
- [Tie\-Rod](https://apogeearchmetals.com/fabrication/tie-rod/)
- [Mitered/Corner Keyed](https://apogeearchmetals.com/fabrication/mitered-corner-keyed-2/)
## Glazing Types
- [Monolithic](https://apogeearchmetals.com/glazing-type/monolithic/)
- [Double Pane](https://apogeearchmetals.com/glazing-type/double-pane/)
- [Triple Pane](https://apogeearchmetals.com/glazing-type/triple-pane/)
- [Accommodates Blinds](https://apogeearchmetals.com/glazing-type/accommodates-blinds/)
## Blade Types
- [Airfoil](https://apogeearchmetals.com/blade-type/airfoil/)
- [Tubular \(Round\)](https://apogeearchmetals.com/blade-type/tubular-round/)
- [Z Blade](https://apogeearchmetals.com/blade-type/z-blade/)
- [N/A \- Bracket](https://apogeearchmetals.com/blade-type/n-a-bracket/)
## Glazing Thickness
- [1/4" to 1"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/glazing-thickness/1-4-to-1/)
- [1"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/glazing-thickness/1/)
- [\> than 1"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/glazing-thickness/than-1/)
## Performances
- [Non\-Thermal](https://apogeearchmetals.com/performance_category_main/non-thermal/)
- [Thermally Enhanced / Thermally Broken](https://apogeearchmetals.com/performance_category_main/thermal-performance/)
- [Ultra\-Thermal](https://apogeearchmetals.com/performance_category_main/ultra-thermal-performance/)
- [Hurricane Resistance](https://apogeearchmetals.com/performance_category_main/hurricane-resistance/)
- [Blast Mitigation](https://apogeearchmetals.com/performance_category_main/blast-mitigation/)
## Curtain/Window Wall Applications
- [Curtain Wall](https://apogeearchmetals.com/curtain-window-application/curtain-wall/)
- [Window Wall](https://apogeearchmetals.com/curtain-window-application/window-wall/)
- [Low/Mid Rise](https://apogeearchmetals.com/curtain-window-application/low-mid-rise/)
- [High Rise](https://apogeearchmetals.com/curtain-window-application/high-rise/)
- [Shop Glazed](https://apogeearchmetals.com/curtain-window-application/shop-glazed/)
## Windows Impact Performances
- [Hurricane Resistance](https://apogeearchmetals.com/windows-impact-performance/hurricane-resistant/)
- [Blast Mitigation](https://apogeearchmetals.com/windows-impact-performance/blast-mitigation/)
- [Human Impact Resistance](https://apogeearchmetals.com/windows-impact-performance/human-impact-resistance/)
## Windows AMA Performance Grades
- [AW \- PG\-40 to 70](https://apogeearchmetals.com/windows-ama-performance-grade/aw-pg-40-to-70/)
- [AW \- PG\-71 to 100](https://apogeearchmetals.com/windows-ama-performance-grade/aw-pg-71-to-100/)
- [AW \- PG\-101 and above](https://apogeearchmetals.com/windows-ama-performance-grade/aw-pg-101-and-above/)
- [CW](https://apogeearchmetals.com/windows-ama-performance-grade/cw/)
## Window Thermal Performances
- [Thermal Enhanced 0\.41 \- 0\.65](https://apogeearchmetals.com/window-thermal-performance/thermal-enhanced-0-41-0-65/)
- [Ultra Thermal \< 0\.41](https://apogeearchmetals.com/window-thermal-performance/ultra-thermal-0-41/)
## Window Glazing Infills
- [Monolithic](https://apogeearchmetals.com/window-glazing-infill/monolithic/)
- [Double Pane](https://apogeearchmetals.com/window-glazing-infill/double-pane/)
- [Triple Pane](https://apogeearchmetals.com/window-glazing-infill/triple-pane/)
- [Accommodates Blinds](https://apogeearchmetals.com/window-glazing-infill/accommodates-blinds/)
- [Grid Option Available](https://apogeearchmetals.com/window-glazing-infill/grid-option-available/)
## Window Applications
- [Low/Mid/High Rise](https://apogeearchmetals.com/window-application/low-mid-high-rise/)
- [PreGlazed](https://apogeearchmetals.com/window-application/preglazed/)
- [Site Glazed](https://apogeearchmetals.com/window-application/site-glazed/)
- [Historical](https://apogeearchmetals.com/window-application/historical/)
- [Behavioral Health](https://apogeearchmetals.com/window-application/behavioral-health/)
## Window Types
- [Fixed](https://apogeearchmetals.com/window-type/fixed/)
- [Projected](https://apogeearchmetals.com/window-type/projected/)
- [Casement](https://apogeearchmetals.com/window-type/casement/)
- [Hung](https://apogeearchmetals.com/window-type/hung/)
- [Sliding](https://apogeearchmetals.com/window-type/sliding/)
## Sun Control Integrations
- [5500X Series CW](https://apogeearchmetals.com/sun-control-integration/5500x-series-cw/)
- [600R Series SF](https://apogeearchmetals.com/sun-control-integration/600r-series-sf/)
- [526 Series SF](https://apogeearchmetals.com/sun-control-integration/526-series-sf/)
- [406X Series SF](https://apogeearchmetals.com/sun-control-integration/406x-series-sf/)
- [406 Series SF](https://apogeearchmetals.com/sun-control-integration/406-series-sf/)
## Outrigger Depths
- [16"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/outrigger-depth/16/)
- [18"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/outrigger-depth/18/)
- [20"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/outrigger-depth/20/)
- [24"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/outrigger-depth/24/)
- [26"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/outrigger-depth/26/)
## Glazing Methods
- [Outside Glazed](https://apogeearchmetals.com/glazing-method/outside-glazed/)
- [Inside Glazed](https://apogeearchmetals.com/glazing-method/inside-glazed/)
- [Pre\-Glazed](https://apogeearchmetals.com/glazing-method/pre-glazed/)
- [SSG](https://apogeearchmetals.com/glazing-method/ssg/)
- [Captured](https://apogeearchmetals.com/glazing-method/captured/)
## Glazing Planes
- [Inside](https://apogeearchmetals.com/glazing-plane/inside/)
- [Center](https://apogeearchmetals.com/glazing-plane/center/)
- [Outside](https://apogeearchmetals.com/glazing-plane/ourtside/)
## Product Main Categories
- [Storefront](https://apogeearchmetals.com/product-main-categories/storefronts/)
- [Entrances](https://apogeearchmetals.com/product-main-categories/entrances/)
- [Curtain Wall \& Window Wall](https://apogeearchmetals.com/product-main-categories/curtain-wall/)
- [Windows \& Vents](https://apogeearchmetals.com/product-main-categories/windows-vents/)
- [Sun Control](https://apogeearchmetals.com/product-main-categories/sun-control/)
## Entrance Types
- [Swing](https://apogeearchmetals.com/entrance-type/swing/)
- [Slider](https://apogeearchmetals.com/entrance-type/slider/)
- [Terrace](https://apogeearchmetals.com/entrance-type/terrace/)
## Stile Widths
- [6"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/style-width/6/)
- [5"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/style-width/5/)
- [4\-1/2"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/style-width/4-1-2/)
- [4"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/style-width/4/)
- [3\-1/2"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/style-width/3-1-2/)
## System Depths
- [6"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/system-depth/6/)
- [2"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/system-depth/2/)
- [\>4"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/system-depth/4/)
- [Over 10"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/system-depth/over-10/)
- [8" to 10"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/system-depth/8-to-10/)
## Wall Thicknesses
- [Standard](https://apogeearchmetals.com/wall-thickness/standard/)
- [Heavy Wall](https://apogeearchmetals.com/wall-thickness/heavy-wall/)
## Thermal Performance U\-Factors
- [\> \.43](https://apogeearchmetals.com/thermal-performance-u-factor/43/)
- [\.39 \- \.43](https://apogeearchmetals.com/thermal-performance-u-factor/39-43/)
- [0\.17 to 0\.21](https://apogeearchmetals.com/thermal-performance-u-factor/0-17-to-0-21/)
## Sitelines
- [2\-1/2"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/siteline/2-1-2/)
- [2"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/siteline/2/)
- [1\-3/4"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/siteline/1-3-4/)
- [2\-1/4](https://apogeearchmetals.com/siteline/2-1-4/)
- [3\-3/16"](https://apogeearchmetals.com/siteline/3-3-16/)
## Sustainability
- [EPD](https://apogeearchmetals.com/sustainability/epd/)
- [Declare](https://apogeearchmetals.com/sustainability/declare/)
- [Recycled Content](https://apogeearchmetals.com/sustainability/recycled-content/)
## Project Types
- [Office](https://apogeearchmetals.com/project-type/office/)
- [Education](https://apogeearchmetals.com/project-type/education/)
- [Government/Public](https://apogeearchmetals.com/project-type/government-public/)
- [Healthcare](https://apogeearchmetals.com/project-type/healthcare/)
- [Hospitality](https://apogeearchmetals.com/project-type/hospitality/)
## Project Categories
- [Storefront](https://apogeearchmetals.com/project-category/storefront/)
- [Entrances](https://apogeearchmetals.com/project-category/entrances/)
- [Curtain Wall](https://apogeearchmetals.com/project-category/curtain-wall/)
- [Windows](https://apogeearchmetals.com/project-category/windows/)
- [Window Wall](https://apogeearchmetals.com/project-category/window-wall/)
## States
- [South Carolina](https://apogeearchmetals.com/project_state/south-carolina/)
- [New Jersey](https://apogeearchmetals.com/project_state/new-jersey/)
- [New Mexico](https://apogeearchmetals.com/project_state/new-mexico/)
- [New York](https://apogeearchmetals.com/project_state/new-york/)
- [North Carolina](https://apogeearchmetals.com/project_state/north-carolina/)
## Finishes Used
- [Paint](https://apogeearchmetals.com/finish-used/paint/)
- [Anodize](https://apogeearchmetals.com/finish-used/anodize/)
- [Specialty Finish](https://apogeearchmetals.com/finish-used/specialty-finish/)
## Document Categories
- [Storefront](https://apogeearchmetals.com/document-category/storefront/)
- [Windows](https://apogeearchmetals.com/document-category/windows/)
- [TechSource Library](https://apogeearchmetals.com/document-category/techsource-library/)
## Document Authors
- [Tubelite®](https://apogeearchmetals.com/document-author/tubelite/)
- [EFCO®](https://apogeearchmetals.com/document-author/efco/)
- [Apogee Architectural Metals](https://apogeearchmetals.com/document-author/apogee-architectural-metals/)
- [wausau](https://apogeearchmetals.com/document-author/wausau/)
## File Types
- [pdf](https://apogeearchmetals.com/file-type/pdf/)
- [www](https://apogeearchmetals.com/file-type/www/)
## Optional
- [Sitemap index](https://apogeearchmetals.com/wp-sitemap.xml)