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Limitations when it comes to fire rated glass I don’t know of any fire rated product that doesn’t have its limitations. So let’s be honest, advertisements urging designers to “be unlimited” when it comes to using glass ceramics, or any other fire protective glazing, are misleading.  Especially when they tout fire ratings up to 3...

End-of-year Summary for Fire Rated Glass and The Demand for Fire Rated Glass in 2015 Once again I have the fortunate opportunity to share my thoughts as to where we’ve been and where we’re going in the world of fire rated glass. 2015 was another very strong year for SAFTI FIRST. I hope it was...

Fire rated door assemblies play an important role in saving lives and minimizing property damage by providing safe egress and compartmentalizing smoke, flames and when required, dangerous radiant heat. Today’s fire rated doors frequently incorporate glazing to enable vision and transparency that maximize natural or shared lighting as well provide additional security to areas that...

Newsletter: Made in US- America’s Still the Place What do Weber grills, Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and SAFTI FIRST’s fire rated glazing and framing systems have in common? These products are proudly made here in the USA, with good-old American hard work and ingenuity. Each company has its roots firmly planted in American soil and family heritage....

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...

Is fire rated glass expensive? | SAFTI FIRST revelas the price comparison between their uses Where product selection has the most impact on cost is also the area where the majority of fire rated glass is being used, which are 20 minute doors and 45 minute sidelites, transoms, and openings. That is probably the most...

Safety is Still Our Most Valued Priority During this Unprecedented Times There is no bigger annual gathering of architects and design professionals in North America quite like the AIA National Convention. This year’s event takes place in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center on May 14-16, 2015. Here architects can earn LUs by participating...

Wired Glass Reflection by Bill O’Keeffe Many years have passed since my days as the “Wired Warrior,” writes SAFTI FIRST’s Bill O’Keeffe. Every year at this time I reflect on just how far the fire-rated glazing industry has come. This is the time of year to look back on where we’ve been and to look...

Three Innovative Addtitions to Fire Rated Product Line Innovation is the engine of business success. Whether it’s the development of a brand-new product, a more efficient process or a novel way of serving customers, innovation helps distinguish a company from its competitors while raising the bar for everyone. Enterprises that emphasize innovation have been shown...

Solutions for correctional and detention facilities Like it or not, the number of incarcerated people in the U.S. continues to rise. With that, increased security in all aspects of these facilities continues to be a priority. This is where security glazing products that allow line of sight for supervisors to observe and still maintain secure...