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Tempered Glass

Technical Data

Much technical information regarding all manner of glass manufacture, fabrication, usage, and code compliance exists in the public domain. Relevant links to industry related websites are provided. Should additional information be required please do not hesitate to contact Craftsman.

The Glass Association Of North America is comprised of 7 divisions serving the industry. The GANA website contains a wealth of information available for download. Relevant documents include:

• Specifier's Guide to Architectural Glass - 2005 Edition
• Flat Glass Industry Specifications - GANA 02-0305
• Proper Procedures for Cleaning Architectural Glass Products - GANA 01-0300
• TECHNICAL INFORMATION GLOSSARY
  These and many other documents may be accessed at:
  http://www.glasswebsite.com/techcenter/default.asp

“Founded in 1948, the National Glass Association is the largest trade association representing the flat (architectural and automotive) glass industry. We represent nearly 4,000 member companies and locations, and produce the industry's leading events and publications.” NGA Website (www.glass.org)

The NGA Website “acts as a clearinghouse for flat glass information providing important resources for consumers, members, and allied professionals.”

The NGA Resources page: http://www.glass.org/indres/indes.htm.

Since 1883 PPG has been a premiere manufacturer of flat glass products in North America. Craftsman is proud to be among a select group of fabricators certified to fabricate PPG’s Solarban spectrally selective glass. The PPG website has a number of excellent technical bulletins including:

• TD-114 Recommendations for Fully Tempered Interior Butt-Glazed Fixed Glass Panels
• TD-115 Strain Pattern in Tempered and Heat Strengthened Glass
• TD-120 Flat Glass Trade Thicknesses and Weights
• TD-124 Fabrication of Heat Treated Glass
• TD-132 The Difference Between Structural Silicone Glazing and Butt Joint Glazing
• TD-138 Heat Treated Glass for Architectural Glazing

These as well as many other Technical Bulletins and Memos may be accessed at:
http://www.ppg.com/gls_commercial/default.asp?cms_link=library/library.htm