GLASS & SEALEDUNITS
Double the protection
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DIAMON-FUSION INTERNATIONAL( DFI) have recently announced that international fabricator, Templa JIB S. L. Toledo, Crystal Glass and Tempering, will add the value-added benefit of DFI’ s flagship coating to both sides of the New FuseCube™ FLEX.
‘ double the protection at half the cost while eliminating application labour costs’
The machine will allow Templa J. I. B. to consistently coat every piece of glass( DOUBLE-SIDED) at less than half the single-sided cost through a patented vapour system. And because any type of glass can be loaded in the FuseCube, Templa J. I. B. will also be able to apply double the protection to all their high-end, specialized glass products.
Managing Director, Jacob Martin Gomez- Tavira said,“ As the functionality and capabilities of glass have evolved over the past few years, so has the demand for a highquality glass protectant. By integrating the FuseCube’ s automatic capabilities into our
production process, not only are we getting double the protection at half the cost while eliminating application labour costs, but we’ re getting it with the highest quality Diamon- Fusion coating. It truly is a win-win scenario. And because the chemical gets vaporized throughout the chamber, we can say with complete confidence that our glass will be offered with the same consistent quality, every time”.
THE BURNING ISSUE
Fire regulations need to be overhauled if the UK is to save some of the £ 3.5billion fire damage costs British businesses every year, according to a new report published by Pilkington United Kingdom Limited.
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THE REPORT, WHICH looks at the latest developments in fire-resistant glazing and its role in creating a built environment that effectively protects people and property, raises questions specifically relating to Approved Document B( AD B).
It asks if the document, which details the fire-safety requirements of UK building regulations, is up-to-date in terms of protecting not just occupants of buildings but also their structure and contents.
Speaking in‘ The burning issue: is fire-resistant glazing up to the challenge?’ Steve Rice, director of technical affairs at the Glass and Glazing Federation, says:““ The number of recorded fires has fallen, but the average losses per fire have risen and evidence indicates
The burning issue: Is f ire-resistant glazing up to the challenge?
that as a result there has been little significant reduction in the overall cost to the economy.
“ There is now recognition of the need for improvement in AD B. That is, to bring it more in step with current practice in building design, construction and product supply.”
www. pilkington. co. uk
Bi-folds get the Smartglass Treatment
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THE SMARTGLASS ® brand from Clayton Glass is synonymous with cutting edge performance of glass in conservatories and now the same technology has been brought to the bi-folding and patio door markets, with SMARTGLASS ®-W.
Typically, the glass used in‘ A’ rated and above windows is designed with an element of solar heat gain within the calculations. This is all well and good in typical domestic properties for replacement windows, but where there are large areas of glass, this is the exact opposite of what is required from a technical standpoint, when there is on average 5m2 of glass in a typical bi-folding door that is 2100mm high x 3000mm wide, assuming 80 % glass coverage.
The cost differential between the entry level SMARTGLASS ®-W and the typical glass used in‘ A’ rated windows is marginal, yet the performance differential is considerable. Jason McCabe, commercial and site director of Clayton Glass commented:‘ Our SMARTGLASS ®-W product fully reflects our vision as a glass innovator and pioneer. Technically better performing glass for bi-folding and patio doors is great for the sector, with the obvious sell on opportunities for installation businesses eager to capitalise on a sales hook.’
www. smart-glass. co. uk
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