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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.

All glass panes have to have the label or mark of the manufacturer on it. These must indicate the materials used and the thickness of the glass. The manufacturer can use ceramic firing or sand blasting so that the mark won't be removed without actually demolishing the pane. The contractor assigned to the pane also cannot take this marking off any glass, unless he or she has an affidavit that allows it.

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 will require that you use certain tools that you won't normally use in other professions. The overall process will be easier, and you can better finish the installation professionally and cleanly. General hardware stores can provide some of these tools, but you should visit specialty supply stores for the more specific equipment. Using these tools will not only help make a professional finish, but will ensure your safety.

You must handle glass with safety equipment at all times. You should use safety glasses to cover your eyes at all times. Wearing gloves will also help you avoid cuts, while protective sleeves can prevent any injuries on your arms.

In the commercial setting, there are some very basic yet essential tools you must use. These are oil-filled glass cutters, suction cups, vinyl rollers, and measuring tape. The suction cups can position the glass at the opening, and rollers get install and hold gaskets in place around the glass. Measuring tapes, the best being around 1 inch wide, will help take exact measurements as well.

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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