Things About Double Glazing
Discover the Power of Two Layers of Protection When it comes to glass, few options offer as much protection and increase efficiency as double-glazed glass. Read on to learn more about double glazing, and how this style of glass can bring added benefits to your windows. Glass plays a special role in our daily lives […]
Things About Laminated Glass
Summary of Laminated Glass Laminated glass is one of those products that has probably made a larger difference in your life than you realize. How many times have you put pressure on or fallen toward a glass panel without it shattering and injuring you? Chances are that you had laminated glass to thank for it. […]
ASTM C1401 Structural Sealant Glazing Standard
Things about ASTM-C1401-14: Standard guide for structural sealant glazing 1.1 Structural sealant glazing, hereinafter referred to as SSG, is an application where a sealant not only can function as a barrier against the passage of air and water through a building envelope, but also primarily provides structural support and attachment of glazing or other components […]
ASTM C1394 In-Situ Glazing Evaluation
SSG is popular because of its unique method of retaining glass or other panels in smooth exterior walls, interrupted only by narrow sealant joints. While SSG popularity increases, the sealant industry remains concerned over potential failures due to the increasing number of buildings containing structural glazing that are aging; unknown structural sealant durability; and the […]
ASTM C1392 Glazing Failure Standard
Things about ASTM-C1392: Standard guide for evaluating failure of structural sealant glazing. 1.1 This guide covers a screening approach to detect failure (adhesive or cohesive) of a structural sealant in a structural sealant-glazed window, curtain wall, or other similar systems. Presently, only a silicone sealant that is specifically formulated, tested, and marketed as a structural […]