As the Kentucky Derby season approaches within the next month, many Kentuckians are already picking out hats and outfits, and figuring out which horses to bid on. The Kentucky Derby is the leading American horse race and cultural festival held…
Showroom Renovations
In 2020, Sun decided to take advantage of the slow down due to COVID and redo our showroom. Sun’s President, Frank Anderson, has written the following: “The new Sun Windows Conference Center was originally inspired by the Germantown Mill Lofts…
Sun’s School Case Studies
Sun builds windows and doors for a variety of buildings, but some of Sun’s biggest projects have come from buildings located on school properties, from high schools and colleges. The four projects discussed in this topic are located at the…
The Bates Building
Sun has worked on many historic projects. A local historic replacement project Sun built windows for was the Bates Building, located on East 2nd Street in Owensboro, Kentucky. The Bates Building is a part of the Downtown Owensboro Historical District,…
Gothic Inspired Styles
The Gothic style is a prevalent style in much of architecture. From the time this style originated in France during the Middle Ages, it’s approach became common throughout Europe. The Gothic style is said to have evolved from Romanesque architecture,…
What to Know About Window Grilles
Window grilles provide a decorative pattern on a window by dividing the larger sheet of glass into smaller panes. They are also referred to as grids, muntins, or mullions. Not only is it important to choose a window style that…
Sun’s Part in Sustainable Homes
GreenSpaces is a nonprofit organization in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With their mission of leading regional sustainability, GreenSpaces has created the “NextGen” home, a net-zero home. These houses are expected to produce at least as much energy as they use. The project…
Germantown Mill Lofts
When driving through the Germantown neighborhood in Louisville, Kentucky, the major building most everyone notices is the Germantown Mill Lofts. This is due mainly for the big and beautiful windows are installed all around the building. These windows make the…
The Evolution of Double Hung Windows
There are many types of windows that are popular for many of their uses and styles. One of the most popular window types are double hung windows. Double hung windows have been used for centuries and have made many advancements…