This topic includes information related to sliding glass doors installed during construction. Sliding glass doors are large two panel openings, where one panel slides to open. Doors are fully glazed with aluminum, plastic or wood frames. Sliding glass doors are commonly installed in residential structures and provide access to exterior spaces.
This topic includes information related to special function doors installed during construction. Special function doors are installed where applications require specific desirable characteristics. Door types include; cold storage doors, hangar doors, industrial doors, lightproof doors, darkroom doors, radio frequency interference shielding doors, radiation shielding doors and frames, neutron shielding doors and frames, security doors and frames, security gates, vault doors and day gates, detention doors and frames and sound control door assemblies.
This topic includes information related to traffic doors installed during construction. Traffic doors open upon impact from either direction. They are commonly installed in industrial, health care, warehouse, retail and restaurant applications. Traffic doors are manufactured from PVC, aluminum, stainless steel and other durable materials.
This topic includes information related to pressure resistant doors installed during construction. Pressure resistant doors are designed to withstand and maintain differential pressure from the effects of an occurrence on the exterior side. Installed in both interior and exterior applications, they are resistant to a blast or explosion, air and/or water tight.
This topic includes information related to design and construction with all-glass storefronts. All-glass storefronts are fabricated, structural glass panels that contain no metal or wood framing. All-glass storefronts offer maximum unobstructed views both outside and inside.
This topic includes information related to metal storm windows installed during construction. Metal storm windows are installed on the interior or exterior side of existing openings. They assist the existing window by enhancing it's ability to provide thermal protection, by reducing air movement in and out of existing windows. Better thermal protection will reduce heating and cooling costs.
This topic includes information related to fiberglass windows installed during construction. Fiberglass windows are durable windows that offer resistance to wood destroying insects and water intrusion damage. Insulated frames offer significant thermal protection for both new and replacement installations.
This topic includes information related to skylight protections and screens installed during construction. Skylight protection and screens are safety features installed around a skylight to prevent individuals working around skylights from falling through the opening.
This topic includes information related to window hardware installed during construction. Window hardware are operable and non-operable components of a window other than it's frame and glazing. Operable window hardware includes hinges, handles, lock-sets, operators and stops. Non-operable hardware includes weatherstripping, seals and gaskets to seal the opening around a frame.
This topic includes information related to special function glazing installed during construction. Special function glazing offers glass with specific characteristics for applications that require additional protection or unique construction.
This topic includes information related to vents installed during construction. Vents provide air movement and ventilation for a variety of spaces within a structure. They are not mechanical, rather they rely on the passive principles to cool a space. Vents should also prevent the undesirable elements, such as rain, snow and debris from entering into a space. Spaces that are typically ventilated in a residential structure include the attic and crawlspace.
