Fire Rated Glass Applications

Stairwells. Corridors. Floors. Elevator enclosures. Property lines. Yes, many walls that require fire resistant UL 263 or ASTM E-119 compliance can be transformed through transparency. For architects and interior designers seeking to add more daylight, reduce artificial light, cut electricity use, and achieve greater sustainability, the breakthrough of fire-resistive glass couldn’t come at a better...

The U.S. Fire Administration reported almost 1.3 million fire-related incidents in the country in 2019, causing 3,704 deaths, 16,600 injuries, and US$14.8 billion in losses. These numbers led to a growth in awareness about fire safety products in buildings, anticipating a boost in the country’s fire-rated glass consumption in the coming years. This surge and...

Fire rated glass acts as a barrier from smoke and fire, improving the fire safety of a building and safeguarding the people inside and outside of it. This material is ideal for glass doors and windows since it can provide additional fire protection without obstructing vision. However, not all fire rated glass is the same....

Fire safety and alert protocols should not only be implemented or practiced during fire safety months. Fire is an all-year-round risk, which is why every business needs to invest in fire rated glass.  Employees will be more productive if they feel safe in the workplace. Your company is their livelihood, and protecting it is about...

Several things can stunt your business’s growth. From competitors offering competitive products and services to your present facilities limiting your potential, these hurdles can cause setbacks when it comes to achieving your business goals. However, only a few can hold a candle to the amount of damage a fire can cause to a business. While...

Indoor fire safety is one of the essential factors to consider in a structure, which is why fire-resistant materials and fire protection systems that can stop and even prevent the spread of indoor fires are worthy additions to the safety design of buildings. As such, fire-rated glass is one of the most widely known fire-safety...

People all around the globe have seen the destruction that a fire event leaves in its wake. To ensure everyone’s safety and keep damage to a minimum, governments and various organizations have created fire safety protocols and guidelines that buildings must comply with, whether for residential or commercial use. Because of this, the fire rated...

Even with the recent advances in material technology and safety standards, structural fires remain a constant threat to establishments everywhere. One report shows that 100,300 nonresidential fires are reported in the United States, resulting in an estimated 90 deaths and 1,350 injuries, as well as $2.4 billion in property losses per year. Moreover, the same...

When installing fire-rated glass and framing, you must meet the required codes for both assemblies. Mismatched fire-rated glass and frames in buildings happen more often than you think. A framing system’s tested and listed performance that doesn’t match the glazing can be a financial nightmare for the building owner, architect, general contractor, and subcontractor. The...

Architects, engineers, and building owners continue to welcome trends in the construction industry to keep up with new developments and set up better projects. One of the rising trends in the industry is the use of fire-rated glazing solutions, for these innovative products can do more than just defend against the spread of fire and...