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This article, authored by Valerie Block, delves into the history, technological advancements, and the transformative impact of laminated glass over the decades.
Laminated glass traces its roots to a French chemist, Édouard Bénédictus, who in 1903 discovered a plastic interlayer that stuck to two pieces of glass.
The Honduran company Windotec has made a significant investment in the production of safety glass.
Get NGA downloadable resourses to support the use of glass and glazing materials in buildings.
Get NGA downloadable resources to support the use of glass and glazing materials in buildings.
FGIA will host a webinar entitled “ICC 500-2020: Updates to the Tornado and Hurricane Storm Shelter Standard” on Tuesday, February 2 at 11:30 a.m. Eastern.
The presentation will review codes and standards as well as key factors when designing hurricane glazing systems.
Trosifol will deliver two web sessions: “Designing with laminated glass interlayers” on October 20th at 3pm and “Designing Hurricane-resistant glazing systems” on October 21st at 3.40pm.
STRATO® has passed the weathering and flammability requirements that have been set and mandated by Dade County Florida to allow the sale of the product in the windborne debris zone.
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Hurricane season officially begins June 1 each year. To help those in the industry both prepare and share relevant information with consumers, the Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance has prepared a series of hurricane-related resources.
Sand Palace stands up to Hurricane Michael, setting the standard for future homes.
Glass was a large focus among the topics addressed during the American Architectural Manufacturers Association (AAMA) Fall Conference, which incorporated speakers from the Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance (IGMA).
Faour Glass Becomes Florida Dealer for Swiss Manufacturer Sky-Frame.
Al-Farooq Corporation is proud to have assisted Hope’s® Windows, Inc. in launching a new product into the market.
Al-Farooq Corporation played a pivotal role in the conceptual design and value engineering for the frameless hurricane-resistant storefront glass system.
After extensive testing in many lab settings, Sky-Frame announces the introduction of Sky-Frame Hurricane, its impact-resistant glass doors and windows.
Al-Farooq Corporation worked closely with ESWindows and Ready Windows from the inception of the project to test the building’s curtainwall design & provided one-time approvals.
GCI Consultants, LLC. is establishing an inspection team in the Panama City, Florida area to begin inspecting damaged buildings following Hurricane Michael devastating the area last October 2018.
EVERLAM™ CLEAR PVB interlayer receives the Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance for high-velocity hurricane zone applications: choice of an additional interlayer in the North American market.
On the brink of opening their third glass fabrication and wholesale distribution facility, American Insulated Glass (AIG) knows a thing or two about increased demand in the glass industry.
Tornadoes can be devastating, but with certified architectural glazing in place, huge amounts of damage can be mitigated leading to less costly clear ups.
Over half of Florida’s homeowners neglect to take recommended measures to safeguard their property against the impact of hurricanes, research suggests.