Latest Products in Commercial Glass
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Growing its collection of more than 3,000 window and door models and building information modeling tools, Kolbe has added Google SketchUp and Revit 3-D models of its Ultra Series folding window to its online architect library. The folding window models feature editable width, height, wall offset and number of panels. Up to eight panels can be accommodated on each side, spanning more than 50 feet... -
Vetrotech Saint-Gobain announced that Contraflam Structure 60 is now available in maximum exposed heights of 138 ½ inches. This exceeds the height and performance specifications of other fire-rated glass systems in a butt-glazed assembly, according to the company. The assembly meets ASTM E-119/UL263 requirements in a hose stream test for up to one hour, and can be installed into angle iron or... -
Southern Aluminum Finishing’s SAF-West facility recently installed a 175-ton, 240-inch AccurPress precision press brake that allows the company to supply 20-foot formed sheet metal parts. Advantages of 20-foot material include better material optimization, reduced installation labor and fewer leak-prone joints and seams, according to the company. -
C.R. Laurence Co. introduced the Birmingham Series bi-folding, tophung sliding door system for interior applications. The easy-to-install, cost-effective sliding door can accommodate 3/8-inch or ½-inch tempered glass, and from two to twelve panels. The panels can be bi-folded to one side or bi-part, with a maximum of six panels to a side. Other features include heavy-duty rollers and patch... -
D&W Inc. recently acquired several new fabrication machines, expanding its offerings for mirror and precision glass fabrication. The fabricator invested in two Z. Bavelloni Egar 320-4PF four-axis CNC machines to enable it to offer a variety of edgework options on glass lites of various shapes and sizes, including shapes such as ovals, arches and circles. D&W also announced the addition of...
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AGC Glass Company North America recently launched the Energy Select line of low-emissivity coated glass products for architectural applications. The Energy Select product family includes a wide range of neutral and reflective low-E coated products, making it easier for architects to select the best product based on energy code requirements and desired aesthetics, according to an AGC release. In... -
Jockimo Inc. announced the addition of two new anti-slip glass flooring products to its line of decorative glass. Ultimate Privacy Frost is a frosted translucent glass flooring solution, achieved by etching at least one inner surface, depending on the desired level of frost. The glass floor provides a high degree of modesty and light transmission that is ideal for public spaces, according to the... -
Walker Glass now offers two-sided acid-etched glass as part of its Nuance product line, suitable for residential and commercial applications including interior doors, office enclosures, railings, shelving, furniture, interior partitions and sealed units. Double-sided acid-etched glass offers more opacity and less glare than one-sided acid-etched products, according to the company. It also... -
Schott introduced Rivuletta, a decorative glass that features a smooth, flowing vertical pattern and optical-grade, low-iron glass for clarity. Elegant and delicate in appearance, Schott Rivuletta incorporates thin, parallel lines on one side to give the glass its modern, minimalist look. Possible applications include partitions, doors, discrete screens and cabinetry. Like ordinary flat glass,... -
U.S. Aluminum, a subsidiary of C.R. Laurence Co., released the USAL15 Curtain Wall Architectural Design Manual, the second book in a two-volume series. The manual features U.S. Aluminum’s curtain-wall systems, entrances, sun-control systems, windows, hurricane- and impact-resistant systems, blast mitigation systems and a selection of C.R. Laurence architectural hardware systems, including the new...
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