Fenestratio: Flexible software solution Canadian Design and Construction Report special feature Fenestratio is a flexible software service for window and door manufacturers and retailers. Addressing all of the industry’s business needs from sales appointments to manufacturing paperwork, purchase orders, service tracking, inventory and accounting entries, the product promises to “make windows easier.” Company founder Joe Clarke started development of the system while working as a window salesman with a past in the software industry. He says Fenestratio is designed to handle any number of product lines without the need for custom program- ming and can be integrated or extended into other areas of a customer’s enterprise. “This means faster cheaper startup for our customers, the ability to quote all of their products together, and the ability to try new suppliers or deactivate old ones in the future without software mod- ifications.” Clarke says many of his clients are small to medium sized manufacturers and retailers whose owners are ac- tive in the business and want to make their lives easier by putting their knowledge into rules that can be applied to the work they delegate to others. Another key delegation and information-sharing tool provided is the branch calendar that allows all system users work with the scheduled sales appointments, serv- ice calls, deliveries and installations for the branches they are authorized to. Clarke says Fenestratio supports his customer’s busi- ness growth and evolution because “there is no limit to the devices or users you can register with the product. We even let our customers give self-serve quot- ing access to their customers. All upgrades to the serv- ice are included, forever.” The product’s benefits list includes loading product lines without requiring custom programming; coordinat- Fenestratio.com Software for manufacturers and retailers. * NAFS-08 labelling make windows easier 42 – Summer 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report ing sales calls, service, installation, re-measures and de- liveries for multiple branches; communicating with cus- tomers and suppliers with easy email integration; and saving money and headaches through shared online software. Clarke says he is determined to ensure the product's focus remains on quickly producing accurate, attractive quotes, and passing that quality information seamlessly to the downstream processes including order manage- ment, manufacturing, purchasing and NAFS-08 compli- ant labelling. Charges are based on the users’ annual sales. Testing and demonstration opportunities are available. For more information, visit www.fenestratio.com. Fenzi — CONTINUED FROM PAGE 41 Fenzi believes that insulated glass (IG) windows can be enhanced with polysulphide and or polyurethane. “It is widely known and agreed upon by industry experts, that window insulated glass units made with two-part polysulphide and or polyurethane retain argon gas at a higher rate than silicone sealant made IG’s,” says De- venish. “Fenzi, through AEC Daily has created an AIA accred- ited continuing education course to better teach the function of sealants in insulated glass and the long term advantages. Thus far we have had upwards of 400 archi- tects and interested parties throughout the U.S. and Canada take the course, which is exciting from our per- spective.” This course can be viewed at www.fenzi-na.com/ar- chitects-education.html. The online course gives an overview of characteristics of insulating glass sealants and the importance of long- term thermal performance, structural durability and longevity of insulating glass units. The advantages to using a polysulphide sealant versus a silicone sealant in insulated glass requirements will show these energy sav- ings with better long-term gas retention. “The city of San Francisco recently introduced a pro- gram for building owners to monitor their energy usage over a five year period,” says Devenish. “Doing so, the window efficiency will be at the forefront – and argon gas retention will have a strong impact for maintaining efficient windows. I think you are starting to see all these buildings (with LEED status) monitored and the building owners want assurances they perform as specified.” For more information about Fenzi, visit fenzi-na.com.