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EXTECH / Exterior Technologies, Inc.

Name: EXTECH / Exterior Technologies, Inc.
Address: Pittsburgh, PA, US
Telephone: (800) 500-8083
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EXTECH engineers & manufactures premiere daylighting systems & custom façades since founding in 1975.

EXTECH engineers and manufactures daylighting systems and custom facades for commercial buildings and structures across North America. Since 1975, EXTECH has developed more than 20 unique systems for a wide variety of applications. We believe that a collaborative and creative approach is vital to produce beautiful, functional, and healthy designs.

10/22/2026

Gymnasiums rank among the loudest rooms in any school, recreation center, or athletic complex. Echoes, whistles, and crowd noise make coaching and announcements hard to hear clearly.

A translucent wall brings glare-free daylight into the gym without sacrificing acoustic performance. Multi-wall panels, sealed joints, and absorptive finishes work together to control sound in busy gyms.

Our latest article explains STC, NRC, and design strategies that help athletic designers hit acoustic targets. You will also learn how diffuse daylight improves play and reduces lighting energy.

Read our blog to design a gym that feels bright and sounds clear to everyone.

A translucent wall can bring soft daylight into gyms while meeting acoustic goals. Learn which sound ratings and design details matter most.

10/15/2026

Hurricane debris can breach a single window and put an entire building at risk. Coastal codes now demand tested impact protection for openings in many hurricane-prone regions.

Impact-rated polycarbonate windows resist missile strikes and pressure cycles without the weight of laminated glass. Permanent protection also means no more rushing to install shutters before every storm.

Our latest article covers testing standards, material advantages, and specification tips for coastal construction. Architects will find practical guidance for designing code-compliant openings in coastal hurricane zones.

Read our blog to learn how polycarbonate glazing protects buildings when storms arrive.

Impact-rated polycarbonate windows help coastal buildings meet strict hurricane codes. Learn the testing standards and design benefits for your project.

10/08/2026

Kinetic facades do not fight the wind, they move with it. A single design choice like this changes nearly everything about how engineers calculate loads.

Our new article breaks down the aerodynamic modeling behind every safe kinetic facade. You will see how wind tunnel testing and computational analysis work together.

Read our latest blog to see the engineering behind kinetic facades on landmark buildings.

Kinetic facades rely on careful wind load engineering to move safely on tall buildings. See how aerodynamic modeling keeps them secure.

09/29/2026

Older buildings were not built to carry the weight of modern glass curtain walls. Polycarbonate architecture gives architects a lightweight way around that limitation.

Our new article looks at why adaptive reuse projects increasingly turn to polycarbonate glazing. It covers structural savings, cost benefits, and preservation-friendly design options.

Read more to see how polycarbonate architecture fits your next reuse project.

Polycarbonate architecture offers a lightweight, budget-friendly option for adaptive reuse. See why architects choose it for retrofitting older buildings.

09/22/2026

Freeze and thaw cycles put real stress on commercial canopies most people never notice. Snow load fatigue builds slowly, long before any visible damage appears.

Our new article walks facility managers through drainage design, ice management, and fatigue-tested load ratings. You'll see what actually separates a canopy built for winter.

Check out our blog to find commercial canopies built to handle every season.

Commercial canopies need the right design to survive freeze-thaw cycles and heavy snow. See what facility managers should check before buying.

09/15/2026

Open offices trade private walls for collaboration, but that trade-off often costs you acoustics. Sound bounces freely across hard surfaces, making conversations harder to follow.

Our new article looks at how lightweight ceiling panels absorb sound instead of reflecting it. You will see how the right NRC rating changes an entire floor.

Better acoustics mean fewer repeated conversations and fewer complaints about noise and distraction. A simple ceiling upgrade often solves problems no one expected to fix.

Read our blog to see how the right ceiling panels quiet an open office.

Lightweight ceiling panels reduce reverberation and improve speech intelligibility, helping open-plan offices feel calmer and easier to work in.

08/27/2026

Most facades stay perfectly still, but a wind wall moves with the air around it. Notably, this kinetic system turns natural wind pressure into constant, shifting visual motion.

No electronics or ongoing maintenance are required for this system to keep performing well. Extech's Kineticwall system brings this engineering to custom projects across the entire country.

Read our latest article to see how a wind wall transforms an ordinary building facade.

A wind wall turns moving air into visual motion on a building facade. See how this system blends engineering with striking design.

08/20/2026

Stale, overheated air shouldn't be part of daily life inside any modern facility. Top-hinged windows vent rising heat naturally while still keeping rain and debris outside.

Retrofitting existing openings is often simpler than facility managers expect going into a project. Extech's TECHVENT 5300 system pairs this design with tough, impact-resistant polycarbonate window glazing.

Read our blog to see how top-hinged windows improve airflow and building comfort.

Top-hinged windows direct fresh air where a facility needs it most. See how this design supports ventilation, safety, and daylighting.

08/13/2026

Does polycarbonate block UV rays well enough to protect what's inside your building? The short answer is yes, especially with a properly co-extruded protective coating layer.

Schools, warehouses, and retail spaces all gain protection without losing valuable natural daylight indoors. Extech's coated panels balance UV protection with the light transmission architects want most.

Read our blog to see how polycarbonate protects interiors from long-term UV damage.

Does polycarbonate block UV rays as well as manufacturers claim? See how daylighting panels protect interiors and extend product life.

08/06/2026

Daylight shouldn't have to compete with structural performance in your next facade design. Translucent wall systems give architects both benefits through engineered polycarbonate panels and aluminum framing.

From warehouses to transit hubs, this system adapts to nearly any commercial application context. Insulation, impact resistance, and light diffusion all come from one prefabricated wall system.

Read our blog to see how translucent wall systems balance light and structural strength.

Translucent wall systems turn daylight into a design tool for commercial buildings. Learn how engineering shapes light, strength, and clarity.

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Pittsburgh, PA

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

(800) 500-8083

Website

https://www.extechinc.com/, http://twitter.com/extechinc

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