Resources for Glass and Glazing Professionals
NGA offers Glass Technical Papers (GTPs) free for the industry on a wide range of topics pertaining to the commercial/residential glass and residential window and door industries. GTPs are developed by NGA’s dedicated member volunteers and subject matter experts. Find all of these titles in the NGA Store.
FB01-00 (2020) Proper Procedures for Cleaning Architectural Glass Products
FB02-02 (2023) Heat-Treated Glass Surfaces Are Different
FB03-03 (2023) Construction Site Protection and Maintenance of Architectural Glass
FB04-03 (2021) Design Considerations for Laminated Glazing Applications Emergency
FB05-04 (2017) Emergency Egress through Laminated Glazing Materials
FB06-05 (2019) Proper Procedures for Cleaning Flat Glass Mirrors
FB07-05 (2019) Point Supported Glazing
FB09-06 (2023) Suggested Procedures for Dealing with Broken Glass
FB10-06 (2023) Skylights and Sloped Glazing Are Not Walking Surfaces
FB11-06 (2022) Marking and Labeling of Architectural Glass
FB12-07 (2023) Blast Resistant Glazing
FB13-07 (2018) The Important of Fabrication Prior to Heat-Treatment
FB14-07 (2020) Glass Floors and Stairs
FB15-07 (2022) Describing Architectural Glass Constructions
FB16-07 (2022) Bullet Resistant Glazing
FB17-08 (2019) Glossary of Terms for Color and Appearance
FB18-08 (2023) Methods for Measuring Distortion
FB19-08 (2020) Guidelines for Handling and Cleaning Decorative Glass
FB20-08 (2022) Iridescence Patterns in Heat-Treated Architectural Glass
FB21-09 (2021) Installation Techniques Designed to Prolong the Life of Flat Glass Mirrors
FB22-09 (2019) Proper Procedures for Fabrication of Flat Glass Mirrors
FB23-09 (2019) Approximate Weight of Interlayer used in Laminated Architectural Flat Glass
FB24-09 (2019) Hurricane Product Substitution
FB25-09 (2017) Performance Criteria for Glazing Subjected to Seismic Events
FB26-10 (2022) Detention Facility Glazing
FB27-11 (2015) Guidelines for the Appearance of Insulating Glass Unit Edges in Commercial Applications
FB28-11 (2022) Assessing the Compatibility of Glazing Materials and Components
FB30-11 (2019) Proper Procedures for Receiving, Storage and Transportation of Flat Glass Mirrors
FB31-11 (2019) LEED® White Paper—Mirror
FB32-11 (2018) Dynamic Glazing for High Performance Buildings
FB33-11 (2023) Glass Use in Guardrails
FB34-12 (2023) Screening Out UV Radiation with Laminated Glass
FB35-12 (2020) Bird-Friendly Glass Design Strategies
FB36-12 (2019) Coastal Glazing and the Turtle Codes
FB37-12 (2019) Laminated Glass Use in Furniture
FB38-14 (2021) The Recyclability and Reusability of Glass Products
FB39-14 (2019) Glass Properties Pertaining to Photovoltaic Applications
FB40-14 (2021) Recyclability of Architectural Glass Products
FB41-14 (2019) Design Consideration for Use of Sealants/Adhesives with Coated Glass
FB42-14 (2019) Decorative Glass Strength Properties
FB43-14 (2020) Security Glazing
FB44-14 (2019) Assessing the Durability of Decorative Glass
FB45-14 (2019) Recommended Applications for Heat-Treated Architectural Glass
FB46-15 (2022) Assessment of the Weatherability & Durability of Decorative Glass
FB47-15 (2021) Considerations when Installing Interior-Mounted Back-Painted Glass
FB48-15 (2020) Effects of Moisture, Solvents and Other Substances on Laminated Glazing Edges
FB49-17 (2022) Performance Improvements of IGUs
FB50-17 (2022) Building Energy Performance
FB51-17 (2022) Building Envelope Commissioning
FB52-17 (2022) Guidelines for the Production of Heat-Treated Architectural Flat Glass
FB53-17 Benefits of Decorative Glass in Daylighting Applications
FB54-17 (2022) Guidelines and Best Practices on how to Manage Color Variance of Decorative Glazing
FB55-17 LEED White Paper - Decorative
FB56-18 Heat Soaking Testing
FB57-18 One Optical Number Does Not Fit All
FB58-18 (2023) Understanding Reflective Distortion in Mirror Installations
FB59-18 Heat-treated Laminated Glass Exposed Edges
FB60-18 (2023) Understanding Reflected Solar Energy of Glazing Systems in Buildings
FB61-19 Tornado Resistant Glazing
FB62-19 Mitigating Thermal Stress Breakage in Heat-Treated Spandrel Glass
FB63-19 Products for Energy Applications
FB65-20 Glass for Personal Protective Barriers
FB66-20 Introduction to Vacuum Insulating Glazing
FB67-20 Guidelines on How to View Decorative Glazing Products in Interior and Exterior Applications
FB68-20 Guidelines for Measuring Color of Decorative Glazing Materials in the Field
FB70-20 Best Practices for Installed Painted Decorative Glass
FB71-21 School Security Glazing
FB72-21 Introduction to Hybrid VIG Fabrication
FB73-22 Types of Decorative Glass
FB74-22 Alignment in US Energy Conservation Codes ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC
FB75-23 Compatibility Testing of Insulating Glass PIB Primary Sealant with Respect to Glazing Materials
FB76-23 Fire-Rated Glazing 101
FM01-08 (2020) Approximate Weight of Architectural Flat Glass
FM02-07 (2017) Flat Glass Industry Standards
FM02-09 (2020) Protecting Glass Against Weld Splatter
FM03-10 (2023) LEED® Recycled Content for Glass
FM04-12(2019) Daylighting
FM05-12(2023) Physical and Mechanical Properties
FM06-20 General EPD Education
FM07-21 Flat Glass Environmental Transparency Documents
IN01-06 (2020) The Top 10 Items Commonly Missing from Fenestration System Shop Drawings
IN02-09 (2022) Bid Considerations for Contract Glazing Proposals
IN03-12 (2023) Key Elements of Fenestration System Shop Drawings
IN04-14 (2020) Safety Guidelines for Deglazing Structural Silicone
IN05-17 (2022) Overview of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Glass and Glazing Systems
TB1601-95(14) Guidelines for Capillary Tubes
TB1250-19 PIB Primary Sealant
