Solar Innovations

Solar Innovations, Inc.'s New Face Upfront

Solar Innovations, Inc. would like to introduce to its newest team member – Lauren. As we shift a few team members around, Lauren will be responsible for many of the front office duties, including greeting visitors and handling the application process, as well as aiding other departments as necessary. Lauren brings a great deal of administrative experience, as she has been working in the field for over 5 years, and she is very excited to jump right in and start learning.

Solar Innovations, Inc.’s product line consists of, but is not limited to:

• Conservatories
• Sunrooms 
• Greenhouses
• Hobby Greenhouses
• Pool Enclosures and Spa Enclosures
• Folding Glass Walls and Folding Glass Windows
• Sliding Glass Doors and Sliding Glass Windows
• Curtain Walls and Window Walls
• Canopies and Walkways
• Storefronts
• Skylights
• Terrace Doors and French Doors
• Awning Windows, Casement Windows, Garden Windows, Hopper Windows, and Hung Windows
• Tilt Turn Windows and Tilt Turn Doors
• Tilt Slide Windows and Tilt Slide Doors 
• Lift Slide Doors and Windows
• Pivot Doors
• Stacking Glass Walls and Stacking Glass Windows
• Timber Walls (Wood Curtain Walls)
• Screen Systems
• Car Washes

Please contact Solar Innovations, Inc. at skylight@solarinnovations.com or call (800)618-0669 or (570)915-1500.

Solar Innovations, Inc. Skylight Installed in Canada

Solar Innovations, Inc. recently had a custom designed skylight installed by one of their Canadian dealers Aluminum Glazing Innovations.  The 8 by 8 foot skylight used 4½ inch aluminum framing with 272 glazing and featured a ridge height of 2½ feet.  The two tone finish included a White Duracron interior and a Black Duracron exterior.  The skylight is a perfect example of how Solar Innovations, Inc. can create unique custom design to fit any application.  The skylight included a hatch with an irregular one-bay ridge vent that allows fresh air to enter the residence.  The operable ridge vent includes a wireless remote with built in thermostat and rain sensor.  This allows the skylight to close if it starts to rain and the resident is not home to shut it.  Additional systems included on this project were a folding glass wall system, a lift slide door, and a vertical wall system.  Look for additional pictures of these units in the near future!

Solar Innovations, Inc.’s product line consists of, but is not limited to:

• Conservatories
• Sunrooms 
• Greenhouses
• Hobby Greenhouses
• Pool Enclosures and Spa Enclosures
• Folding Glass Walls and Folding Glass Windows
• Sliding Glass Doors and Sliding Glass Windows
• Curtain Walls and Window Walls
• Canopies and Walkways
• Storefronts
• Skylights
• Terrace Doors and French Doors
• Awning Windows, Casement Windows, Garden Windows, Hopper Windows, and Hung Windows
• Tilt Turn Windows and Tilt Turn Doors
• Tilt Slide Windows and Tilt Slide Doors 
• Lift Slide Doors and Windows
• Pivot Doors
• Stacking Glass Walls and Stacking Glass Windows
• Timber Walls (Wood Curtain Walls)
• Screen Systems
• Car Washes

Please contact Solar Innovations, Inc. at skylight@solarinnovations.com or call (800)618-0669 or (570)915-1500.

Solar Innovations, Inc. Developing New Pool and Spa Brochure

Solar Innovations, Inc. is in the works of a new Pool and Spa brochure featuring design considerations, residential and commercial job pictures, and glazing options.  While no date is set for the new release, the brochure is well on its way.  Stay tuned for more details on the new Pool and Spa brochure's release!

Solar Innovations, Inc.’s product line consists of, but is not limited to:

• Conservatories
• Sunrooms 
• Greenhouses
• Hobby Greenhouses
• Pool Enclosures and Spa Enclosures
• Folding Glass Walls and Folding Glass Windows
• Sliding Glass Doors and Sliding Glass Windows
• Curtain Walls and Window Walls
• Canopies and Walkways
• Storefronts
• Skylights
• Terrace Doors and French Doors
• Awning Windows, Casement Windows, Garden Windows, Hopper Windows, and Hung Windows
• Tilt Turn Windows and Tilt Turn Doors
• Tilt Slide Windows and Tilt Slide Doors 
• Lift Slide Doors and Windows
• Pivot Doors
• Stacking Glass Walls and Stacking Glass Windows
• Timber Walls (Wood Curtain Walls)
• Screen Systems
• Car Washes

Please contact Solar Innovations, Inc. at skylight@solarinnovations.com or call (800)618-0669 or (570)915-1500.

Solar Innovations Inc. Banana Tree

In Solar's pond room greenhouse there are bananas growing.  This greenhouse has a collection of tropical plants including the banana tree.  This is the second year of bananas.  The tree bloomed in September and we now have the maximum bananas.  The tree has to drop the remaining petals off the flower and then the fruits will ripen. It takes the tree several months to create yellow bananas.  Right now there are probably around 50 fifty bananas on the bunch.

Solar Innovations, Inc.’s product line consists of, but is not limited to:

• Conservatories
• Sunrooms 
• Greenhouses
• Hobby Greenhouses
• Pool Enclosures and Spa Enclosures
• Folding Glass Walls and Folding Glass Windows
• Sliding Glass Doors and Sliding Glass Windows
• Curtain Walls and Window Walls
• Canopies and Walkways
• Storefronts
• Skylights
• Terrace Doors and French Doors
• Awning Windows, Casement Windows, Garden Windows, Hopper Windows, and Hung Windows
• Tilt Turn Windows and Tilt Turn Doors
• Tilt Slide Windows and Tilt Slide Doors 
• Lift Slide Doors and Windows
• Pivot Doors
• Stacking Glass Walls and Stacking Glass Windows
• Timber Walls (Wood Curtain Walls)
• Screen Systems
• Car Washes

Please contact Solar Innovations, Inc. at skylight@solarinnovations.com or call (800)618-0669 or (570)915-1500.

Solar Innovations, Inc.'s Newest Team Members!

 Good morning! I’d like to introduce the newest members to our Solar team.

We would like to welcome Anthony to our Machining Department. Anthony has been a member of the U.S. Air Force since 2001, where he earned a degree in Logistics/Transportation. In addition, Anthony has worked as a Vehicle Dispatcher, where he gained training on a variety of vehicles and material handling equipment. He will be learning to operate our CNC Machinery, with hopes to expand his programming knowledge.

Meghan has joined our Engineering team, and she will be learning to engineer all of Solar Innovations, Inc.’s products, in addition to assisting with the development of new products. Meghan earned her Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology Degree from Penn State University, where she also held a position with Penn DOT Bridge Design as a Quality Assurance Intern.

Lastly, we would like to welcome Jeremy as our new Architectural Sales Representative. Jeremy brings to us an extensive background in Sales, as he was a representative for Pine Grove Manufactured Homes for 4 years, and then served as a Sales Manager at Dave Carter and Associates for the past 9 years. Jeremy will be working with customers and outside contacts to identify and develop new sales opportunities, ensuring the department meets its goals. 
 

All of our new team members are excited to share their experiences and knowledge with us as we continue to grow and develop as a company. Please join me in welcoming these new faces!   

Solar Innovations, Inc.’s product line consists of, but is not limited to:

• Conservatories
• Sunrooms 
• Greenhouses
• Hobby Greenhouses
• Pool Enclosures and Spa Enclosures
• Folding Glass Walls and Folding Glass Windows
• Sliding Glass Doors and Sliding Glass Windows
• Curtain Walls and Window Walls
• Canopies and Walkways
• Storefronts
• Skylights
• Terrace Doors and French Doors
• Awning Windows, Casement Windows, Garden Windows, Hopper Windows, and Hung Windows
• Tilt Turn Windows and Tilt Turn Doors
• Tilt Slide Windows and Tilt Slide Doors 
• Lift Slide Doors and Windows
• Pivot Doors
• Stacking Glass Walls and Stacking Glass Windows
• Timber Walls (Wood Curtain Walls)
• Screen Systems
• Car Washes

Please contact Solar Innovations, Inc. at skylight@solarinnovations.com or call (800)618-0669 or (570)915-1500.

Solar Innovations, Inc.'s Glazing Options

Solar Innovations, Inc. realizes the important of selecting the right glazing for an application.  The glazing which goes in your structure, doors, or windows is a very important decision. There are literally thousands of different glazing types on the market today. The choices can become overwhelming when the consumer does not understand glazing process and terminology. Solar Innovations® is here to help assist in this process. The following paragraphs discuss basics on glazing types to help you make a selection.

"LoE" 240
This glass type is used when the enclosure needs to block strong glares. There is a coating placed on clear glass which blocks the sun, forming a soft blue tint which is barely noticeable unless closely inspected. "LoE" 240, with insulated glass has the U-value of .26, R- value of 3.91, and 30% visible light transmittance.

"LoE" 272
The clearest of all "LoE" glass is 272. There is no blue, bronze, or grey tint like many products on the market. It assists in regulating temperatures in the pool enclosure, cooler in summer and warmer in winter.  Inside glass temperatures will be 61 when it is 20 degrees outside. The U-value is .25, R-value of 4, and 54% visible light transmittance.  

"LoE" 366
The best insulation values of a "LoE" glass unit comes from 366.  It will keep the enclosure warmest in winter and coolest in summer.  It reflects heat, blocks solar heat gain, and allows light into the room.  “LoE” 366 blocks 95% of the sun’s harmful UV rays, which means "LoE" glass will preserve furnishings, protect against brittleness, and retain color and composition.  The U-value is .24, R-value of 4.13, and 71% visible light transmittance. 

After the glass type is chosen, the pane must be picked. There is double pane (insulated) and single pane (monolithic) glass available. Insulated glass consists of two pieces of glass in a unit with an air space between the two pieces. The air space and second piece of glass help to insulate the room. Monolithic glass consists of a single piece of glass. This is not recommended for any applications where there will be wind or rain touching the glass. An interior application such as a folding wall partition to divide a mud room and pool end is very well suited for monolithic glass.

Polycarbonate is also an alternative choice to glass.  Polycarbonate is a durable material with many unique features and benefits. While this product has been on the market for years, there is currently a resurgence of polycarbonate use taking place in the building industry.

Traditionally polycarbonate was used in replacement of glass to drive down costs, but is now being utilized for its aesthetic values and durable properties. Polycarbonate is virtually indestructible. Even when bricks or pool toys are thrown at the substance and it does not break.  Testing has been completed for Florida Impact ratings.

Solar Innovations, Inc.’s product line consists of, but is not limited to:

• Conservatories
• Sunrooms 
• Greenhouses
• Hobby Greenhouses
• Pool Enclosures and Spa Enclosures
• Folding Glass Walls and Folding Glass Windows
• Sliding Glass Doors and Sliding Glass Windows
• Curtain Walls and Window Walls
• Canopies and Walkways
• Storefronts
• Skylights
• Terrace Doors and French Doors
• Awning Windows, Casement Windows, Garden Windows, Hopper Windows, and Hung Windows
• Tilt Turn Windows and Tilt Turn Doors
• Tilt Slide Windows and Tilt Slide Doors 
• Lift Slide Doors and Windows
• Pivot Doors
• Stacking Glass Walls and Stacking Glass Windows
• Timber Walls (Wood Curtain Walls)
• Screen Systems
• Car Washes

Please contact Solar Innovations, Inc. at skylight@solarinnovations.com or call (800)618-0669 or (570)915-1500.

Solar Innovations, Inc.'s Solar Array Monitoring for the Public

Solar Innovations, Inc. now displays monitoring for their Pine Grove facility's solar array to the public.  Some of the information included is a company profile, system power, daily reports, monthly reports, and CO2 avoided by using solar power.  Please view this page to see the monitoring status.

Solar Innovations, Inc.’s product line consists of, but is not limited to:

• Conservatories
• Sunrooms 
• Greenhouses
• Hobby Greenhouses
• Pool Enclosures and Spa Enclosures
• Folding Glass Walls and Folding Glass Windows
• Sliding Glass Doors and Sliding Glass Windows
• Curtain Walls and Window Walls
• Canopies and Walkways
• Storefronts
• Skylights
• Terrace Doors and French Doors
• Awning Windows, Casement Windows, Garden Windows, Hopper Windows, and Hung Windows
• Tilt Turn Windows and Tilt Turn Doors
• Tilt Slide Windows and Tilt Slide Doors 
• Lift Slide Doors and Windows
• Pivot Doors
• Stacking Glass Walls and Stacking Glass Windows
• Timber Walls (Wood Curtain Walls)
• Screen Systems
• Car Washes

Please contact Solar Innovations, Inc. at skylight@solarinnovations.com or call (800)618-0669 or (570)915-1500.

Solar Innovations Inc Orange Tree

Our orange tree is ripening here in Pine Grove.   This has been a long time in the making.  It is the first time the tree has given any fruit.  We have three oranges ripening.  Two are full size and one is small so I do not know if that one will ripen.  The other two were green for several months.  I began to wonder if anything would ever happen.  Sure enough, they began to turn yellow and now have moved into the orange phase.  The trees live in the greenhouse, in a container.  It is watered twice a week and gets fertilizer every few months.  I am hoping by Christmas we will have fresh oranges to eat. 

Solar Innovations, Inc.’s product line consists of, but is not limited to:

• Conservatories
• Sunrooms 
• Greenhouses
• Hobby Greenhouses
• Pool Enclosures and Spa Enclosures
• Folding Glass Walls and Folding Glass Windows
• Sliding Glass Doors and Sliding Glass Windows
• Curtain Walls and Window Walls
• Canopies and Walkways
• Storefronts
• Skylights
• Terrace Doors and French Doors
• Awning Windows, Casement Windows, Garden Windows, Hopper Windows, and Hung Windows
• Tilt Turn Windows and Tilt Turn Doors
• Tilt Slide Windows and Tilt Slide Doors 
• Lift Slide Doors and Windows
• Pivot Doors
• Stacking Glass Walls and Stacking Glass Windows
• Timber Walls (Wood Curtain Walls)
• Screen Systems
• Car Washes

Please contact Solar Innovations, Inc. at skylight@solarinnovations.com or call (800)618-0669 or (570)915-1500.