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Topic Terms: Product Spotlight, Fire-rated glass, Storefronts and entrances

Blast systems

Tubelite Inc. expanded its ForceFront Blast product family to include a full range of high-security curtain wall, storefront, entrance door systems for low- and mid-rise government, health care, educational and commercial building projects. Tubelite’s ForceFront Blast systems are engineered to comply with the blast hazard-mitigating requirements for the U.S. Department of Defense, General Service Administration and Veterans Affairs applications. Additionally, Tubelite provides its clients with engineering and estimating support services to deliver projects’ required performance level.

Blast systems

Tubelite Inc. expanded its ForceFront Blast product family to include a full range of high-security curtain wall, storefront, entrance door systems for low- and mid-rise government, health care, educational and commercial building projects. Tubelite’s ForceFront Blast systems are engineered to comply with the blast hazard-mitigating requirements for the U.S. Department of Defense, General Service Administration and Veterans Affairs applications. Additionally, Tubelite provides its clients with engineering and estimating support services to deliver projects’ required performance level.

Blast systems

Tubelite Inc. expanded its ForceFront Blast product family to include a full range of high-security curtain wall, storefront, entrance door systems for low- and mid-rise government, health care, educational and commercial building projects. Tubelite’s ForceFront Blast systems are engineered to comply with the blast hazard-mitigating requirements for the U.S. Department of Defense, General Service Administration and Veterans Affairs applications. Additionally, Tubelite provides its clients with engineering and estimating support services to deliver projects’ required performance level.

Storefront system

St. Cloud Window Inc. introduced its SCW4500SF Storefront and Entrance system. Ideally suited for all new construction, renovation and replacement projects, this system incorporates advanced thermal strut technology to provide optimal thermal efficiency and enable dual finish/color options and is engineered to deliver high acoustic attenuation. Doors are suitable for standard and ADA-compliant installations, operate on a continuous geared hinge that is fully adjustable yet minimally exposed, and accommodate most commercial hardware setups.
 

Storefront system

St. Cloud Window Inc. introduced its SCW4500SF Storefront and Entrance system. Ideally suited for all new construction, renovation and replacement projects, this system incorporates advanced thermal strut technology to provide optimal thermal efficiency and enable dual finish/color options and is engineered to deliver high acoustic attenuation. Doors are suitable for standard and ADA-compliant installations, operate on a continuous geared hinge that is fully adjustable yet minimally exposed, and accommodate most commercial hardware setups.
 

Impact system

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope released an enhanced version of its StormMax storefront system. This hurricane-resistant system was updated to make installation easier, say officials. The StormMax FG-5700, FG-5750 and FG-5750T storefront systems also feature additional infill options, 12-foot frame heights and simplified anchoring. Combined with both inside and outside glazing options as well as pre-glazing, the systems offer maximum flexibility to provide customers exactly what they need for every job, per OBE officials.

Impact system

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope released an enhanced version of its StormMax storefront system. This hurricane-resistant system was updated to make installation easier, say officials. The StormMax FG-5700, FG-5750 and FG-5750T storefront systems also feature additional infill options, 12-foot frame heights and simplified anchoring. Combined with both inside and outside glazing options as well as pre-glazing, the systems offer maximum flexibility to provide customers exactly what they need for every job, per OBE officials.

Storefront system

Designed to add increased thermal performance and value, Kawneer’s new addition to the company’s trusted Trifab® platform gives you more. More flexibility. More thermal options. More design choices. Flexible enough for a wide range of building projects, Trifab® VersaGlaze® 601 Series Framing Systems have a 6" depth, which accommodates higher spans than conventional 4-1/2" storefront framing systems. The 3-in-1 series includes the non-thermal Trifab® 601, the single thermal break Trifab® 601T and the dual thermal break Trifab® 601UT. The greater system depth combined with three thermal performance options make this one of the most versatile framing systems available.

Storefront system

Designed to add increased thermal performance and value, Kawneer’s new addition to the company’s trusted Trifab® platform gives you more. More flexibility. More thermal options. More design choices. Flexible enough for a wide range of building projects, Trifab® VersaGlaze® 601 Series Framing Systems have a 6" depth, which accommodates higher spans than conventional 4-1/2" storefront framing systems. The 3-in-1 series includes the non-thermal Trifab® 601, the single thermal break Trifab® 601T and the dual thermal break Trifab® 601UT. The greater system depth combined with three thermal performance options make this one of the most versatile framing systems available.

Security system

Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope launched ArmorGarde and ArmorOne, security solutions that offer forced-entry protection. ArmorOne™ and ArmorOne™ Plus, standard and enhanced systems respectively, are complete storefront, entrance and glazing systems whose components are tested together to provide forced-entry resistance to a multitude of industry-recognized testing standards. The glazing is composed of laminated insulating glass units with proprietary interlayer makeups that excel in forced-entry test standards. Applications include school entrances, recreational buildings, retail storefronts and pharmacies.