Sunday, August 24, 2014

By Deanne Shepard


Commercial glazing requirements are in place by specific Idaho laws. This is all necessary for safe usage of glass materials, as deemed by the commercial glazing Idaho criteria. In these specifications, Dalle glass material is supposed to be composite material made with several pieces of glass within a cast matrix. This makes Dalle glass a decorative material, and not functional like many other glass materials are.

Every glass pane must include the manufacturer's make, also indicating the glazing material type and thickness. These labels have to be placed with the proper technique so it cannot be removed without otherwise destroying the pane. Manufacturers can use ceramic firing or sand blasting to do so. The contractors must not take these labels off unless an affidavit gives approval to do so.

Any glass that is at a slope of 15 degrees or lower have to be conditioned for hard winds. This means that it has to have enough protection of wind load resistance. You can do this by adding laminated glazing material on all the glass at these slopes. You can use material like polyvinyl butyral, or something similar in quality. This laminate, whatever material it is, has to be at least 0.76 mm in thickness. Additionally, the glass in all storefronts or partitions have to meet Idaho's specific seismic requirements for the possibility of damage during earthquakes.

Idaho's criteria calls for certain requirements for railing in-fill panels as well. For everyone's safety, the layer has to be at least a quarter inch in thickness. Specifically in the case of elevators, the glazing layer has to be laminated. As always, markings have to be clearly visible once the panels are installed.

Commercial glazing will require that you use certain tools that you won't normally use in other professions. The overall process will be easier, and you can better finish the installation professionally and cleanly. General hardware stores can provide some of these tools, but you should visit specialty supply stores for the more specific equipment. Using these tools will not only help make a professional finish, but will ensure your safety.

You must handle glass with safety equipment at all times. You should use safety glasses to cover your eyes at all times. Wearing gloves will also help you avoid cuts, while protective sleeves can prevent any injuries on your arms.

In the commercial setting, there are some very basic yet essential tools you must use. These are oil-filled glass cutters, suction cups, vinyl rollers, and measuring tape. The suction cups can position the glass at the opening, and rollers get install and hold gaskets in place around the glass. Measuring tapes, the best being around 1 inch wide, will help take exact measurements as well.

Vinyl rollers can be cut with razor knives or cutters. Vinyl usually stretches, so it will need to be trimmed and reinstalled after removal. Plastic or rubber mallets can help install the aluminum trims at the openings. A bastard cut file of about half an inch can fit the trims that have shifted. You'll also need a caulking gun to keep pressure on sealants.




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