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What you need to know about the latest ICC code-change proposalsMay 20, 2013In addition to the approved proposals, there were a number of proposals of potential interest to our industry that were disapproved, as noted below:Reduce the maximum SHGC permitted under the prescriptive path for fenestration in commercial buildings from 0.40 to 0.25 in Climate Zones 4 through 6 (e.g. Tennessee through Wisconsin)Require control switches on all operable doors and windows in...
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May 20, 2013The basics: Architects for the two-story, 18,000-square-foot SunNFun recreational facility in Sarasota, Fla., wanted to create a pool space that stayed cool but also offered direct access to the beautiful Florida weather. To accomplish this, architects designed three 20-foot sections of the eastern facade with impact-resistant folding glass walls that allow residents to enjoy the weather while... -
May 6, 2013The follow is a compilation of standards and testing requirements frequently referenced for blast and ballistic glazing. The list is not all inclusive, and represents current standards as of 2013.For a complete assessment and review of blast- and ballistic-resistant glazing testing and standards delivered by DuPont's Valerie Block at a National Institute of Building Sciences conference, click...
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What qualities define your top sales people?May 2, 2013CommercialDiana Bernal, marketing executive, Key Glass LLC “Making sales for commercial glazing contractors is very specialized. Top salesmen will help the owners, developers, architects and general contractors bring their concept to reality. At the same time, they will bring a job to their firm that efficiently utilizes company resources, is executable, minimizes long-term risks and provides a...
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May 2, 2013Editor’s note: This article is the second part of a two-part series on inks and coatings. Part one addresses proper drying and curing techniques.Possible defects and solutions for ceramic inksProblem Potential Causes Potential SolutionsDelamination of film (peeling or flaking off during processing, handling or mechanical conveyance) Poor green strength of mediumSubstrate...
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Digital printers for glass present exciting opportunities along with new challengesMay 1, 2013Digital printing has changed the face of the decorative glass industry since the technology hit the market about a decade ago. Early adopters such as GGI, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope and Skyline Design brought some of the first machines to the United States six years ago, and digitally printed glass products quickly found their way into landmark projects.“The industry is now seeing exponential...
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The glass industry continues to strengthen its security and fire-rated glazing product offerings, ensuring that architects and owners can provide necessary building protection without sacrificing views and natural daylight.May 1, 2013ForceFront Blast Curtain Wall from TubeliteTubelite ForceFront Blast curtainwall systems are available for highsecurity projects requiring blast hazard mitigation in low- and mid-rise applications. ForceFront Blast products are designed to comply with ASTM International standard F1642-04, the U.S. General Services Administration Interagency Security Committee security design criteria and the U.S...
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Product suppliers list the most common specification mistakes in protective glass and glazing applicationsApril 30, 20131. Use of outdated specifications“We commonly see the use of outdated specifications with products that are not available, are obsolete or do not meet current code minimums.”—Ron Leiseca, eastern regional sales manager, Vetrotech Saint-Gobain2. Not observing published limitations of protective glass“Maximum sizes, installation requirements, etc., are typically clearly identified by the...
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Answers to top questions about protective glazingApril 30, 2013Blast & Ballistic FAQsQ: Are codes for security glazing in educational facilities changing in the wake of recent events?“With the tragic events that took place over the past years, there are many local and state jurisdictions currently looking into providing enhanced protection for schools of all levels, as well as other public buildings. Recently, Sen. Barbara Boxer and Sen. Susan Collins...
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An architect’s guide to protective glazingApril 30, 2013Glass & Metals 401:Security and Fire-rated Glass FAQErrors to AvoidSecure SolutionsArchitectural Applications With security concerns on the rise in light of recent tragic events, the project scope for protective glazing is changing. What was once thought to be a specialty product reserved for high-risk buildings is increasingly finding its way into other nonresidential...
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Great Glazing: Custom interior officeThis commercial office space in Tulsa, Okla., features a 42-foot-long, custom, continuous art mural that spans 14 glass panels suspended from the ceiling. Created by Tulsa artist May Yang, the mural is based on local Oklahoma themes, transitioning from rural landscape to the Tulsa skyline. Great Glazing: Joliet Junior College Campus...
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Building on the success of the Top Glass Fabricators rankings introduced last year, Glass Magazine is expanding its coverage to include the Top Metal Companies, featuring the leading manufacturers and fabricators of metal products in the United States and Canada. The Top Metal Companies include those that manufacture, fabricate and sell curtain wall, storefront and entrance, commercial interior...
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In an effort to spotlight the people who make the Glass Magazine Award-winning products and projects possible, this year’s program included people-centric categories, for which the industry submitted their picks for best installer, production supervisor, project manager and sales rep.After narrowing down the nominations to three finalists in each category, the Glass Magazine editors asked the...
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