Saturday, August 23, 2014

Commercial Glazing Idaho Codes To Follow For Storefront Glass Installations

By Deanne Shepard


Idaho codes call for commercial glazing to have certain requirements. The several commercial glazing Idaho codes are required for safe utilization of the materials used in glazing practices. Of these, Dalle glass is specified as being decorative composite material. It is put together into a cast matrix with individual glass pieces, making it simply decorative rather than basically functional.

Manufacturers must place their mark on every glass pane they produce, noting the thickness and materials used. The mark must be made so it can't be removed without destroying the glass, preferably with ceramic firing or sand blasting. Glazing contractors won't be allowed to remove these indications at all, unless they have affidavits that say they can.

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 requires the use of specialized tools that aren't found in other occupations. This equipment helps move the jobs along a bit more quickly, and are needed for a clean installation and a professional finish. Some of these tools are available in general hardware stores, but most will need to be found in specialty supply stores. Having these tools will also provide safe and productive work.

Handling glass always requires safety equipment. You will need to protect your eyes with safety goggles or glasses, and also wear glass handling gloves to keep your hands safe. Additionally, you might want protective sleeves for your arms.

Some of the most basic yet vital tools in the commercial setting are suction cups, oil-filled glass cutters, vinyl rollers, and measuring tape. With suction cups, you can position the glass at the opening properly. Rollers will help you install the gasket, which will be held in place around the glass. Measuring tape will help you take accurate measurements, about 1 inch wide ones being the best.

Use razor knives or cutters to trim and reinstall the vinyl that has stretched after removal. You'll also use plastic or rubber mallets to install aluminum trim at the opening. If the trim shifts slightly, you can use a half inch bastard cut file to fit it back into place. If the job requires a sealant, you'll need a caulking gun that will put constant pressure on it.




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