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A Look at the Revised ASNI Z97.1 Standard |
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After five years of conscientious work by the members of hte American National Standards Institute's (ANSI) Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) z97, the update to the American National Standard fo Safety Glazing Materials Used in Buildings - Safety Performance Specifications and Methods of Test (ANSI Z97.1) has been completed.
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Allowable Strenght of Glass - How to Design Safely with Glass for Today's Threats |
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Before we design with glass, we must first understand te material with which we are trying to design. Glass is a very strong. yet very unpredictable material. The smallest imperfection on the surface or edge of the glass can greatly affect its performance. There can be great variations in glass strength based on test results of supposedly identical specimens due to this fact.
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Framing Advances: Helping Architects Take a "Whole Window" Approach to Specs |
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With all the improvements being made in glass performance today, it can be easy to forget that the the design and installatino of framing can make or break the performance of a windoe or curtainwall system. After all, it's through the framing connections that water and air can leak into a building, and the frame's thermal conductivity is as integral a part of the unit's thermal performance as the glass is.
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The Evolution Of The Window Industry |
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New developments in manufacturing technology, equipment and materials are continuously improving the quality, energy efficiency, security and durability of windows and doors.
Energy Star labeled windows and doors utilize the newest technologies and developments in glass coatings and framing materials. AAMA (American Architectural Manufacturers Association) rated products cover air, water, structural and forced entry resistance performance. NFRC (National Fenestration Ratings Council) provides fair and accurate information that builders and consumers can use to make informed choices about windows, doors, sunrooms and skylight products.
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Cristales Que Se Limpian Sólos |
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¿Cuántas veces ha deseado ambientar su hogar con una terraza con mucho cristal que permita luz natural y vista hacia la naturaleza que nos rodea? ¿Cuántas veces ha deseado ampliar su cocina, sala, comedor u otra área de la casa, pero sólo el pensar en estrés de una remodelación en concreto y la limpieza y mantenimiento de los cristales le ha hecho desistir?
Ahora los adelantos tecnológicos traen al mercado cristales que se limpian solos. ¡Usted ha oido bien! Kleen Coat II™ es una capa microscópica de óxido de titanio es aplicada a los cristales durante la fabricación. Esta capa atrapa la energía solar de los rayos ultravioletas y convierte en cenizas los materiales orgánicos, tales como el limo, polvo y otros contaminantes atmosféricos permitiendo que el agua limpie el cristal. El vidrio es provisto de cualidades hidrofílicas para que cuando se moje, el agua se escurre sin formar gotas que puedan secar creando manchas de sucio.
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