Rick Keatley

Rick Keatley is Sr. Research Engineer at Americhem, specializing in material performance, color consistency, and long-term exterior durability for polymer applications in the building and construction market.

Darker Window Profiles Are Raising the Stakes for Thermal and Weathering Performance

Manufacturers can achieve darker profiles than ever before, but validating long-term performance remains a significant challenge.

Improving Dark Color Consistency and Thermal Performance in Window Profiles

Demand for darker exterior window profiles continues to grow across residential and commercial construction, increasing pressure on manufacturers to deliver systems that maintain appearance and thermal stability.

Darker Profiles Are Increasing Late-Stage Development Risk

Demand for darker window profiles continues across residential and commercial construction. Black and deep-tone systems expand design options, while tightening requirements for color consistency, thermal behavior, weathering performance, and processing control.