Fabricated glass products can be chosen based on any number of criteria: to meet a certain color profile, to match performance elsewhere in the building, or for mechanical system performance requirements. Acoustic qualities can also factor in, as well as special requirements like bomb-blast, burglary/forced entry resistance or hurricane impact. We tailor solutions that meet your individual project requirements from best-in-class, global manufacturers.
Criteria for Optimal Glass Performance.
Glass Performance Information to Make Informed Selections
Key glass performance information helps architects and designers select the right glass products for their vision. Typical important values are: VLT (Visible Light Transmittance), Exterior Reflectance, SHGC (Solar Heat Gain Coefficient), SC (Shading Coefficient), U-Value and of course the color/neutrality of the glass, as well as OITC (Outdoor/Indoor Transmission Class) for control of exterior noise frequencies or STC (Sound Transmission Class) for sound attenuation of acoustics indoors.
How to Know Your Glass Will Perform
We have relationships with many glass fabricators around the world and know which ones to contact to meet specific performance requirements. The fabricated glass products we offer meet ASTM, GANA, ASCE 7-16 (or latest standards per international and local building codes) and ANSI or European EN equivalents. We run all of our own engineering calculations in-house based on the latest local/national codes with input from the architectural/structural team for specific project loading conditions. This information helps us to determine the strength of system components and maximum acceptable deflection to size our glazing systems and connections.
We also have the in-house ability to run thermal models for overall condensation resistance of systems to help predict performance of system details. We provide custom system proposal details and 3-D Revit modeling to help explain complex interfaces and connections. We are your experienced partner from early concept to overseeing execution of the installation on site to assure the highest quality.
Insight System with 46’ tall laminated glass fins with stainless steel bonded reveal profile and integrated concealed dead load shelves
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