Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Commercial Glazing Idaho Codes To Follow For Storefront Glass Installations

By Deanne Shepard


The Idaho glazing codes spell out several criteria for all commercial glazing. These commercial glazing Idaho codes are essential for safe use of equipment and materials used in the process. Within this criteria, Dalle glass is deemed as a decorative composite material made with individual pieces of glass that are embedded into a unit. This means that it is for aesthetic purposes, rather than for functional reasons.

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.

If the glass is angled at a slope of 15 degrees or lower, it has to be able to hold up in certain wind conditions. This calls for protective wind load resistance glazing. The material for this layer has to be interlayer polyvinyl butyral, or something that is similar to it. You will want this layer to be at least 0.76 mm thick for best results. The glass in all the storefronts or partitions must also be conditioned according to Idaho's criteria. This is needed for earthquake safety.

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.

Certain tools that won't be found in other professions will be needed for commercial glazing. Having these helps quicken the job, allow for a professional finish, and help make a clean installation. You might be able to find some of these tools in general hardware stores, but it's most likely that you will have to visit a store that sells specialty supplies. This equipment helps in both safety and productivity as well.

Safety equipment is really essential for glass handlers. Your eyes require safety goggles or glasses. Your hands and arms also require certain gloves and protective sleeves so you don't brush against the glass and get any injuries.

The most basic and important tools in commercial glazing are oil-filled glass cutters, vinyl rollers, measuring tape, and suction cups. Suction cups can help properly position the glass at the opening, while rollers will help install and hold the gasket that is around the glass. The measuring tape is required to take the most accurate measurements; 1 inch wide tape is best.

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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