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Architectural Windows: Sliding Door
Glazing/Finishes
Glazing
Glazing for impact-rated (hurricane) windows is normally heavy laminated (overall thickness ranging from 7/16” to 9/16”) with exterior and interior glass lites (often heat-strengthened) bonded to PVB and other interlayers.
Impact-rated windows accept either single glazing or insulating glass units.
Single-glazed windows use heavy laminated glass as described above.
Insulating glass units normally use laminated as described above on interior lites. Exterior lites may be ¼” heat-strengthened glass, often tinted (‘turtle glass’) and/or Low E. Air-space of ½” is typical.
In all cases, impact-rated glass is only one part of an impact-rated window or door system. Ultimately, the window or door, plus the installation methodology, must undergo extensive testing (air, water, structural, missile-impact, cyclic, etc), certified by a professional engineer’s analysis, before receiving approval for use in a given jurisdiction. It should be noted that requirements and approval processes vary between jurisdictions, and change frequently as well.
See individual Glazing/Finishes information in each product section, ie. Insulating Glass, on this website for comprehensive glazing information.
Finishes
This product readily accepts a vast range of painted and anodic finishes.
PAINTED / ORGANIC:
- huge selection of colors and gloss levels
- medium and high-performance formulations conform with AAMA 2603, 2604 and 2605 protocols
ANODIZED:
- options: clear, champagne, light bronze, medium-dark bronze, black
- medium and high-performance applications (based primarily on film thickness) conform with AAMA 611 and 612 protocols
NOTE: this product is not split-finish capable