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Ceramics vs Wired vs Specialty Tempered Glass comparison Tempered glass is an excellent choice for large expanses of glass that maximize clear views while providing significant wind load and thermal stress resistance. When it comes to choosing a glazing product for applications requiring durability, strength and safety, architects have long chosen tempered glass. Having ten...

Have Peace of mind for hurricane season with SAFTI FIRST’s products As hurricane season kicks into high gear, it reinforces the importance of balancing the aesthetic and daylight enhancements of glazing with the safety requirements to protect people and structures from hurricane-force winds. After Hurricane Andrew swept through southern Florida in 1992, state officials created...

Fire Rated Glass in Exterior Applications Fire rated glass and framing assemblies are just as beneficial on building exteriors as they are on the inside. But knowing how to select the correct fire-rated glass for exterior applications can be confusing.  The fire resistance rating for exterior walls—which ranges from no required rating to 3 hours—is based...

NFPA 80 Updates and Misconceptions Code confusion has led to misapplications of fire rated glass and framing, which can have dangerous and/or expensive results. Two recent NFPA 80 revisions help clarify the confusion.  The construction industry refers to the IBC model building codes and NFPA 80 and 101 guidelines for the correct and code-approved applications...

Exterior Fire Rated Glass in Residential Building case study The majority of fire rated glazing applications occur inside a building to allow occupants to exit the building safely or provide an area of refuge during a fire. But what happens when the threat of fire comes from the outside? This was the case for The...

Mismatching your fire proof building solutions may cause failure to perform building’s safety procedures. Learn More the Risks of Using the Wrong Product for Your Project. Mismatched fire-rated glass and framing happens more often than you think. Failing to confirm that the tested and listed performance capabilities of the framing system match those of the...