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Kawneer Introduces GLASSvent™ UT Windows
Every so often it’s what you can’t see that makes the biggest impact. New GLASSvent™ UT (Ultra Thermal) Windows have a visually concealed vent designed for seamless integration with the framing system to create a complete, advanced, superior thermal solution for commercial construction. With best-in-class thermal performance, GLASSvent™ UT Windows are the ideal solution for architects and designers who want to provide fresh-air ventilation without decreasing the overall thermal rating of the façade. Never before has something so seamless offered such high thermal performance.
Focused reflected sunlight has caused some high-profile problems around major glazing projects. Time for an industry response, our expert says.
18 NAFS and you
What does the North American Fenestration Standard mean to ICI facades in Canada? RDH Group consultant Al Jaugelis has the answer.
22 Flat glass showcase
Everything starts with the glass. Find the latest innovations here.
25 Annual Buyers Guide
It’s like Santa’s sleigh full of top suppliers for all the good girls and boys in the Canadian glass industry.
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A life’s learning
Industry legend Bob Maltby has shared his knowledge
in a new book
One of the many pleasures of the Glass Association of North America’s conference in Toronto last September was meeting Bob Maltby, 83, a veteran glass man who was instrumental in researching, developing and introducing to North America many of the techniques for making and processing flat glass that we take for granted today. Maltby has a PhD in physics and spent over 25 years at Libby Owens Ford and Glasstech before “retiring” in the early ‘80s into his own consulting business. During his tenure at LOF, Maltby seems to have had a really incredible amount of time and freedom to play with their sheet glass line and bending processes. This made him enough of an expert that he was heavily involved when PPG’s new float glass process was brought to the company. Think about all the changes and advances that have been made in glass technology since the Second World War: Maltby was there and was, in many cases, pioneering the new innovations on this continent. He holds a lot of patents.
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The neat thing is, we can all now benefit from Maltby’s experience because he has written a book. It’s called simply Bob Maltby’s Glass Book – 50 Years in Lab & Factory. I confess I haven’t read it all yet, but it is here by my computer and I’m working my way through it while I wait for big files to upload. Considering the heavy technical information he is explaining, the book is actually quite engaging and not too difficult to read. And boy, is it informative. Have you been wondering what the secret is to getting the correct tension through the various glass layers in a tempering quench? How about the best way to minimize end kink? Do you wonder what bistable bow is and how it is caused? Well, wonder no more; Maltby has all the answers and he is good at putting them in plain English. He includes a ton of practical suggestions as well as explanations of the physical processes that are going on. It is not information you will use every day in your business, but I think just about everyone who gets this magazine would feel they had a better understanding of the material we use every day after reading it. To obtain a copy, email Maltby at maltbyjr@wcnet.org.
As this year comes to an end and we look ahead to 2015, there are some exciting developments on the horizon. Glass Canada’s commercial glazing conference, Top Glass, will return in April to the International Centre in Mississauga, Ont. Watch for some very special announcements concerning our speakers. We are hoping to bring you the launch of an important new standard that will be of critical interest to anyone building condos...’nuff said.
Hosting trade events like Top Glass can involve a delicate balancing act. When we seek feedback on the show, we often get conflicting answers. For instance, there is little agreement on whether the show should be held every year or every other year, or whether it should be held in downtown Toronto or at its present location in Mississauga. Please rest assured that your input is valued and respected, even if we have had to make alternate choices. •
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INDUSTRY NEWS
Glass Canada at Fenestration West
British Columbia’s annual residential window and door event, Fenestration West, took place this past October at the Sheraton Guildford in Surrey. Eligible for three AIBC Core Learning Points, the one-day conference and table top show was sponsored by Intertek Testing and featured a variety of fenestration related presentations and networking opportunities. Akzo Nobel, Apex Aluminum Extrusions, BClear Benefits, Cascade AquaTech, ETS - Lindgren Guardian Industries, Leavitt Machinery Lenmak, Spectrum Skyworks and Tremco Sealants all exhibited. Glass Canada shared a table with the Canadian Glass Association.
Topics from the learning sessions included building code updates, aluminum extrusions as building materials, powder coating, energy code provisions and acoustic testing in the laboratory.
“The Association struggled this past year,” said outgoing Fen-BC president Terry
Adamson. “We wrestled on a number of levels with NAFS and the commercial glazier training school had some challenges. We had a hard time filling seats for all of the sessions so we’ve tried to bring in other training opportunities to keep the revenue coming in. We think we’re over the hump and that it was just bad timing.
“We have to get the commercial guys engaged,” added Adamson. “This year, the chairperson needs to come from the commercial sector so hopefully we can dedicate more effort to the concerns and challenges of the commercial side. To be fair and honest, the commercial glaziers and suppliers were quite neglected because as chair this past year and being from the residential side, I was completely and utterly devoted to NAFS and kind of forgot about the commercial guys. I apologize for that. Hopefully we get someone from the commercial side who is a real go-getter and we can bring everyone back in the fold.”
Feb. 3 - 7
IGMA Winter Conference Fort Lauderdale, Fla. igmaonline.org
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AAMA Annual Conference Fort Laudersale, Fla. aamanet.org
April 15
Top Glass Mississauga, Ont. topglasscanada.com
June 4 - 6
Fenestration Canada AGM Vancouver, B.C. fenestrationcanada.ca
March 5
No Frills Trade Show Toronto, Ont. toronto.csc-dcc.ca
March 8 - 10
GANA Building Envelope Conference Las Vegas, Nev. glasswebsite.com
May 13 - 14
PGAA Try-A-Trade Edmonton, Alta. pgaa.ca
June 3 - 4
Glass Connections Saskatoon, Sask. canadianglassassociation.com
August 13
PGAA Golf Red Deer, Alta. pgaa.ca
Sept. 17
OGMA Fall Golf location TBD ogma.ca
CGA Newsletter
CANADIAN GLASS ASSOCIATION
On the heels of a very successful Glass Connections event in Halifax, planning is already underway for the Canadian Glass Association’s Glass Connections 2015. The event will be held June 3 to 4, 2015, at the Sheraton Cavalier Saskatoon Hotel in Saskatoon, Sask. As in years past, the opening night will welcome attendees with a casual and fun reception, highlighting our host province. The following day will be filled with educational presentations, a keynote speaker, exhibitors and lots of networking time with your industry peers.
We are working to update the sponsorship opportunities and lay out the best exhibit space possible. If you are interested in receiving information about either, contact the CGA at info@canadianglassassociation.com.
Registration will open in 2015, but make sure to mark your calendar today to attend this great event.
ONTARIO
GLASS AND METAL ASSOCIATION
The OGMA held its fall seminar last week on Nov. 13 at Richmond Hill Golf Club in Richmond Hill, Ont. The session was well attended by 61 people.
The seminar included outgoing president, Steve Ringler’s, last presentation as president of the association. Ringler reminded attendees about upcoming OGMA events and initiatives and announced the associa-
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tion’s fall golf tournament raised $5,500 for Wounded Warriors of Canada. He thanked the board for its support and called the opportunity to serve an honour and a privilege. He welcomed incoming OGMA president, Angelo Cairo of Stouffville Glass, and praised his drive and enthusiasm. Cairo will take over in January, 2015. The OGMA thanks Steve for his dedicated service in bringing the new safety manual and the Workplace Safety and Prevention Services group to reality.
Charmaine Mitchell of Workplace Safety and Prevention Services introduced the OGMA Glass Shop Workplace Safety Manual. The document will be of particular importance to companies who do not have a formal safety policy in place and who do not have the time or resources to create a program on their own. The WSPS will work with your company to implement the safety program, will keep you updated on all changes to laws that you must be in compliance with, put you in a strong position to withstand a Workwell audit and help you to defend yourself with the Ministry of Labour in the event of a workplace accident. Your participation in this program is an absolute must for many obvious reasons.
Jennifer Threndyle, a WSPS subject matter expert for the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act familiarized attendees with the legislation pertaining to disabilities and the effect new laws will have on glazing contractors and commercial entrance door builders. Threndyle’s entertaining talk was extremely eye-opening and informative, including solid tips to help glass shops avoid running afoul of the legislation.
David Thompson and John Hodder, building envelope
specialists with Entuitive, held an informative presentation and discussion on the topic of recent changes to building codes and gave an introduction to energy codes and how they affect the glazing industry. David looked at the evolution of products and materials and assessed where we currently stand, identifying the challenges our industry can expect to face in the future.
PROVINCIAL GLAZING ASSOCIATION OF ALBERTA
The PGAA in conjunction with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology will be proceeding with our Master Glazier program. It has been a long road to this point but a cheque has been written and we are set to go with our foundation blueprint reading course. The additional eight courses will be on structural glazing, specialty glass, survey fieldwork, air seal barriers, project and site management, craftmanship, supervising and mentoring and doors and related hardware. The program will be open to all journeyman glaziers with five years’ field experience after obtaining journeyman certification. Successful completion of eight of the nine courses will earn a journeyman glazier Master Glazier certification from the PGAA. These courses will also be open to non-field employees who wish to upgrade their skills. Master Glazier certification will not be available to employees who do not meet the journeyman criteria. Watch this space for more updates on our progress.
After countless industry volunteer hours and support
from our SAIT partner, all four years of the Alberta Journeyman Glazier Program have been completely updated to reflect current glazing practices and materials. This update was daunting in its scope and a huge “thank you” is due the following contributors who made it happen: Blain Denholm of Alberta Glass, Richard Neal of Ferguson Glass, Brad Simpson of Cal-Tech Glass, Ron Walder of Glass Guild, Bob Stadnyk of Titan Glass, Mitch Huston of Alberta Glass, Steve Moore of Capilano Glass, Blake Simpson of Beacon Glass, Jim Brady of Desa Glass, Ed Dalzell of SAIT and Ken Nelson of Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training.
The Canadian General Standards Board is beginning the process of reviewing the 12 CGSB glass standards, many of which have not been updated for over 20 years. Brent Harder of Ferguson Glass in Calgary has been accepted as a voting member of the CGSB committee on glass. He will provide updates to the PGAA directors and may be asking various PGAA member companies for their input as standards are reviewed. We look forward to hearing from Brent on the committee’s progress.
Our annual PGAA golf tournament on August 14 at the Red Deer Riverbend golf course was sold out. Thank you from all the participants goes out to our volunteers, Ryan Ardiel of Tremco, Dan Rogers of PPG, Dwayne Stolz or Leydens Glass and John Reitmeir of Grant Metals.
The PGAA has many initiatives on the go. Go to our website, pgaa.ca, to learn more. Thank you to all those hardworking volunteers from the Glazing and Architectural Metals Association and the Glass Trades Association that make up our provincial association here in Alberta.
Azon to exit spacer business
Effective immediately, Azon will no longer produce the warm-edge spacer product Warm-Light for insulating glass. According to David Mills, Azon CEO, “Even though we believe the product to be the very best spacer for thermal and structural performance, we simply are not able to produce the material in our plant in a cost-efficient manner and we are unable to improve margins and still remain competitive in the
marketplace.” The Michigan-based company is appreciative of the many customers who chose the product for use in fabricating insulating glass over the past 20 years. Azon continues to be a leader in technology for the manufacture of thermal barrier aluminum fenestration, commonly referred to as the pour and de-bridge method with the growing network of aluminum extruders and window manufacturers worldwide.
Ontario report calls for sweeping changes
Paul Bélanger, Commissioner of the Elliot Lake Inquiry, recently released his final report in to the Algo Centre Mall parking deck roof collapse of June, 2012. The Inquiry Report makes 71 recommendations, many that would significantly strengthen the regulation of Ontario’s engineering profession. Significant new responsibilities for Ontario’s municipalities and chief building officials are also proposed.
“We are anticipating that Commissioner Bélanger’s report will have considerable impact on Ontario’s engineering profession”, said Barry Steinberg, CEO of Consulting Engineers of Ontario. “Ultimately, the significance of these recommendations hinge on what the government of Ontario chooses to adopt. Attorney General Meilleur has immediately committed to an advisory panel to consult with stakeholders on how to move forward on these proposals. CEO is looking forward to being intimately engaged in this process,” Steinberg said.
Of particular importance for engineers are the commission’s recommendations calling for an established system of continuing professional education for professional engineering
NanaWall educates
NanaWall held a lunch-and-learn at its Mississauga, Ont., showroom on Nov. 6, introducing about 25 attendees to its line of sliding and folding window wall systems for residential and commercial applications. Lunch was served while Ontario sales representative, Georges Lagasse, presented a detailed overview of the company’s products followed by a chance to try them out in NanaWall’s showroom in the International Centre’s SOFA area. NanaWall is a 25-year-old manufacturer headquartered in California, with some fabrication and assembly happening there.
NanaWall has been operating in Canada for about 15 years, with most of its initial business coming in more northern areas. NanaWall systems come in
license holders; developing a new performance standard for structural inspections of existing buildings; a requirement for a Structural Adequacy Report of existing buildings, prepared and sealed by a professional engineer certified as a structural engineering specialist; and providing additional information about professional engineering license holders that have been disciplined for professional misconduct.
“If enacted, these recommendations represent a net benefit for all concerned,” remarked Steinberg. “They will strengthen our profession’s fiduciary responsibility to serve and protect the public interest, as stipulated in the Professional Engineers Act. Going forward the real burden will be on the province and municipalities.
There are new responsibilities for chief building officials, and new requirements requiring changes to the Ontario Building Code impacting record keeping and reporting for the province and municipalities. Success will be defined by what effective enforcement looks like. It will be interesting to see to what recommendations are adopted.”
two main types: folding and sliding. The folding systems consist of aluminum or wood-frame glazed panels riding in top and bottom-mounted track systems. Flush and surface-mount sills are available, including a saddle sill for barrier-free applications. Systems incorporate a thermally broken structural strut, so installers can avoid pouring and de-bridging. Panels can swing in or out and can be stacked in a variety of configurations. With dual and triple glazing Lagasse said folding systems can achieve as low as 0.29 U-values and Energy Star ratings in southern Canadian zones. Panic hardware, concealed hardware and screened openings are all available. The sliding systems add the advantage of hiding the panels inside a wall pocket or in a remote location when the wall is opened – NanWall has even done systems where the panels are stored across a hall from the actual wall location. Sliding systems are supported from the top and are used with flush or low-profile sills. U-values drop as low as 0.26. The glazing is not involved in the structural integrity, so many decorative options are available in sliding systems. The systems can be rated for force-entry resistance and hurricane resistance. They can also meet AAMA standards for air/water ingress. Incorporating photo-chromatic glazing has been a challenge due to the wiring requirements.
Glasstec reports over 40,000 attendees
In late October, Glasstec 2014 saw rising numbers of exhibitors and trade visitors confirming positive market developments in the glass industry. About 1,300 exhibitors came from more than 50 countries and about 60 per cent of a total of 43,000 trade visitors arrived in Düsseldorf from all over the world. An majority of visitors gave Glasstec 2014 high marks and are planning to return in 2016. Glasstec 2014 attracted specialists from fields such as mechanical engineering, glass processing and finishing, crafts, architecture, construction, glazing and facade fabrication as well as the solar sector. The great majority of visitors came from middle and top management with specific intentions to invest.
Glass Technology Live, a specialty segment complementing Glasstec 2014, was extended this year. With the motto “Intelligent Glass,” glass products from the “nearer future” were presented to visitors. According to experts, display glass,
Dixen named CEO of A + W
Mark Thompson, CEO of the Friedman Operating Group, has announced that Peter Dixen has been named CEO of A+W Software. In this role he is succeeding Uwe Schmid, who has left to pursue other opportunities. A+W thanked Schmid for his role in strengthening the company’s product offering and market leadership. Dixen has assumed full responsibility for the worldwide operations of the A+W Software operating unit. He brings more than 20 years of glass and fenestration IT industry experience to his new role and is highly focused on customer satisfaction and long-lasting partnerships with A+W customers. His previous experience includes 13 years as IT application and internal software
Pleotint appoints Simkins VP
Pleotint has announced the appointment of Chad Simkins as its new vice president. In his new position, Simkins will lead domestic sales and marketing efforts for the company’s Suntuitive glass products and technology.
“This is an exciting day for our company,” said Harlan Byker, CEO. “As we continue to grow and refine Suntuitive glass, Chad’s background in material science and the glass industry brings a mix of experienced insight, creative thinking, and marketing expertise that will be valued additions to our existing team and culture.”
An 18-year glass industry veteran, Simkins has more than eight years of executive management experience with dynamic glass companies, serving most recently as
technical glass applications, glass printing and coating as well as thin glass will be the top themes for the coming three to five years. Eyecatchers such as display glass used in alternative areas of application and ultra-thin glass from the roll for electronic applications attracted the visitors’ attention. At the same time a top-notch specialist symposium offered a wide scope of daily changing presentations to an enthusiastic crowd. The three conferences - Solar meets Glass, Engineered Transparency and the Architecture Congress - were also a success and extremely well attended. For instance, about 200 participants from 23 countries discussed and shared knowledge on topics of engineered transparency and some 280 participants participated in the Architecture Congress on the last day of the show. The next Glasstec will be held in Düsseldorf in line with its two-year cycle from Sept. 20 to 23, 2016.
development director for an international glass company, A+W support manager focused on key accounts and, most recently, A+W vice-president of sales and marketing. Apart from his native language, Danish, Dixen speaks English, German, French and Japanese.
Based on his long-term experience in the glass industry, Dixen will focus on customer satisfaction as well as long-lasting partnerships and cooperation with all A+W customers. The requirements and expectations of customers will be the main goal for all sections of A+W, with a specific emphasis on strategic product development to meet the needs of A+W customers today and tomorrow.
senior sales executive for View. He is a recognized expert in new technology product commercialization, and has helped refine, develop and introduce new products for Sage Electrochromics, AGC, and PPG.
“I’m excited about the opportunity to help Pleotint’s management team guide the company into the future and to leverage the spirit of innovation they have worked so hard to cultivate,” Simkins said. “The dynamic glass industry is growing rapidly and Suntuitive glass is a differentiated product with unlimited potential for residential and commercial applications. It is well-positioned to capitalize on the increased demand for dynamic and adaptive glazings and I’m eager to use my experience to help make that happen.”
Dodging rays
rays
Pressure builds for action on focused solar reflection.
by VINCENTE MONTES AMOROS
Solar reflectivity has generated attention in the design world due to the appearance of “fryscrappers” or “death ray buildings,” as they have been referred to in public media. These creative nicknames come from accounts of the Siege of Syracuse in 214-212 B.C., when Archimedes supposedly used an array of mirrors to set an adversary’s warships on fire. Ancient scribes named these “death rays.” The principle is to concentrate reflected light on a small surface to increase its temperature, which should be familiar to anyone who played with a magnifying glass on a summer’s day.
The so-called death ray buildings (officially two have been registered to date) have several things in common. They both exhibit concave south-facing walls, which happen to be all glazed. The reflectance of the glass used is excess of 40 per cent. The focused reflections melted plastic and raised temperatures nearby. One of these buildings is located in Las Vegas, and it raised temperatures by 10 C, causing plastic bags and cups to melt. The second one is located in London, England’s Financial District and it raised ambient temperatures from 29 to 72 C. Surface temperatures of some materials nearby were recorded at 110 C. This building caused plastic components of a car parked nearby to melt. Other building materials such as TPO roofs and metal panels can produce a reflectivity effect similar to what happened in Los Angeles when the Walt Disney concert hall facade clad in stainless steel panels blasted condos across the street with blinding glare and heat.
Cases of melting gaskets in glazing systems, blistered paint, warping car consoles and tarps melted off buildings have all been reported in public media. However, not all cases make the news and not all cases get the coverage and exposure a very few have gotten. Solar reflectivity can indeed be a nuisance and also produce severe and hazardous conditions that can jeopardize public safety. If this issue has already been recognized and recorded, why is the industry still silent about the topic? Why are there no limits or a widely accepted performance criteria?
When trying to find the right measure or limit to effectively address solar reflectivity, several factors need to be considered. The first is discomfort to drivers. Drivers can be blasted by reflected light and get distracted with potentially dangerous consequences. Cities located 40 degrees or more from the equator represent a particular challenge because the sun’s natural position during the winter months is relatively low. At angles of less than 20 degrees, direct sunlight and reflections caused by sunlight can be within motorists’ cone of vision and produce glare.
Reflections from building facades can blind neighbours, ruin energy models and even damage buildings, cars and vegetation. Time for an industry response?
Nuisance to neighbours is another problem. A case in the Dallas Arts District was reported in 2012 where a residential high-rise building with highly reflective glass (in excess of 40 per cent reflectance co-efficient) casted reflections into a nearby museum. Reflections from the residential tower entered the museum’s galleries through a unique skylight design that was intended to allow only indirect sunlight from the north. The reflected light’s intensity increased not only the temperature on the museum’s garden but exceeded the acceptable light levels to safely display some works of art. At extreme thermal loads, the temperature increase can produce discomfort to pedestrians and at gathering places nearby.
Energy models can be invalidated by focused solar reflection. Depending on the project’s context and the intensity and duration of the reflected light, a building’s adjacent properties
could see an additional thermal load that was not considered in their energy modelling.
Solar reflectivity will intrinsically produce and increase heat in the surrounding environment. The intensity will depend on the material producing the reflection. Vegetation is adapted to a range of natural heal levels and it is possible that with a sudden increase in heat, it can start to decay and eventually die.
Light is comprised of different components: ultraviolet (UV), visible light and infrared. Human eyes can only see the visible light portion from the solar spectrum. To get the most benefit from natural daylighting without unnecessary heat gain, some glass coatings prevent the infrared portion from getting into the building. Whatever is not transmitted through the glass to the interior of the building is reflected and sent back to the environment, and that is not the visible light portion only. Reflected infrared light is essentially radiated heat that will raise the temperature of anything it hits. Reflected UV causes cell damage to living things and can break down certain materials, especially plastics.
To date, only Singapore and Sydney, Australia, have limits on the effects of solar reflectivity. The building code in both cities states that reflectance of construction materials is limited to 20 per cent and that a solar reflectivity assessment must be submitted for approval. The City of Dallas recently tried to modify its building code to address this phenomenon due to recent events in their Arts District. However, the proposal did not survive the public comment phase and the idea was abandoned.
Due to the lack of legislation or an industry standard, this phenomenon is generally not addressed during design and cannot be easily resolved after it happens. Because solar reflectivity can impact the visual and thermal aspect of a surrounding environment, different criteria and indices have been proposed but none is widely accepted or used. We have seen a handful of competing criteria with their own strengths and weaknesses. Four main ideas are out there.
The first criteria limits light brightness. Factors such as age, eye pigmentation and the pupil’s ability to rapidly adapt to contrast are just some of the variables that make tolerance to light brightness different for every person. Given these factors, limiting light brightness might not be the most objective criteria. Also, this limit does not address thermal load.
The second criteria found limits reflectance of construction materials. This limit is integrated to a couple of city building codes, as mentioned before, and can easily be met. However, complex building geometries can focus light which would produce solar reflectivity issues even with limits of this kind.
The third criteria limits thermal radiation. Although this limit can certainly be a more objective proposal because heat and its effects are measurable, one must be careful in selecting an appropriate threshold. Different levels of heat produce different effects. Some plastic materials have a melting point of less than 80 C and can be at jeopardy if a high threshold is selected. The surface temperature of materials like sealants or gaskets in glazing systems can rapidly increase when in contact with highly conductive metals in framing members.
The fourth criteria limits direct sunlight effect. By limiting the effect of reflectivity to no more than what direct sunlight produces could certainly result in conservative results. But plant species, materials and humans are accustomed to nominal sunlight conditions. In using this criteria we can be certain that the effects of solar reflectivity would be limited and controlled. This criteria
addresses the visual and thermal aspect of the phenomenon.
The study of solar reflectivity can benefit not only potential death-ray buildings but more normally shaped buildings too. Pedestrian comfort and vegetation sustainability can benefit from this type of analysis by making sure the proposed material or glazing is adequate for its surroundings. Some environmentally concerned designers, aware of the issue, have retained facade consultants to perform analysis on their proposed designs. They wanted to make sure their projects will not alter the surrounding areas and cause impact to neighbours.
Although the solar reflectivity phenomenon has always been part of glazed projects, it was only recently that designers and building owners started to become aware of the issue, in part due to projects that have gone wrong. Technology now exists to model and predict anything we can imagine. Technology and talent have demonstrated that any problem can be resolved.
Tall buildings are certainly an alternative in areas with limited space to build, and glass is a relatively cheap material that serves many functions in an already size-reduced building skin system. But the problem is not building height or the amount of area covered with exterior glass panelling. Although both factors carry their own weight, the real problem is us. The real problem is that in our contemporary designs we give little or no consideration to our environment and neighbours who are being affected by our lack of holistic building design. Surprisingly, the study of light and reflection is ancient, and although it is a very well documented and studied topic we have not extrapolated that knowledge to our industry.
The time is ripe for an industry standard that limits the amount and intensity of reflected light. Waiting for more death ray buildings to be built before reacting as an industry would not be proactive. Buildings rendering energy modelling of adjacent properties obsolete is a problem everyone should be concerned about even if you never plan to build a reflective facade. The industry needs to step in and propose limits to this nuisance. It has been almost 10 years since the first solar reflectivity case was reported from a stainless steel panel façade, more than four years since the first death ray building and over a year since the second death ray building came to light. Demand for solar reflectivity studies has increased during the past five years, which is just one indicator highlighting the need for industry-wide acceptance criteria for solar reflectivity.
Glazing options available today do not compromise energy performance with the use of less reflective glass. Contrary to common belief, buildings can still meet energy requirements with less reflective glass, as has been proven with recent designs across the globe. Since glazing products are not the limiting factor to mitigating this issue, the industry needs to react simply because architectural designs are becoming more complex in shape and geometry, which can aggravate this situation. •
About the author
Vincente Montes Amoros is a structural and facade engineer at CDC’s Virginia/Washington D.C. office. He has worked as a building envelope structural engineer and specialized in the design and engineering of natural stone, pre-cast concrete panels, composite panels and a variety of glazing systems. He has completed a Masters of Facade Engineering at the University of Bath in England. Montes Amoros started the solar reflectivity program at CDC and has continued to work on its development. He is published on a variety of building envelope topics in construction industry journals and magazines.
GLASSEVENT
SUMMER HOT AIR
by MARGARET WEBB
The Insulating Glass Manufacturers Association’s 2014 Summer Conference was held the first week of August in Quebec City. In addition to the technical meetings, highlights included a walking tour of the historic old city.
Since the last meeting, IGMA has published two new publications. The first is TB-1601-14, Guidelines for Use of Capillary Tubes. This document has been published jointly by IGMA and the Glass Association of North America. We have also released TB3001-14, A Brief Review of the Use of Setting Blocks for Insulating Glass Units. As with other IGMA publications, these documents are available for purchase through the new IGMA online store.
Emerging Technology and Innovation
The Emerging Technology and Innovation Committee met on the first day of the Quebec conference. The work of the Gas Permeability task group has been deferred while parameters are being estab-
IGMA drives industry standards in Quebec.
lished for a new field correlation study. The Advanced Testing Fenestration task group is working on three new test protocols designed to correlate to ASTM standards and provide faster means of testing IGUs for a number of qualities. Positive Negative Pressure Cycling (also called the Thumper) uses external pressure modulation of plus or minus one PSI to replicate the pressure changes witnessed within an IGU cavity. Variable Environmental Cycling (Oscar)
is a modified P1 chamber using full immersion UV at 100 per cent relative humidity and 60 C pressurized to five PSI. The Differential Thermal Cycling Unit (Big Hammer), developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, uses rapid thermal cycling to replicate thermal cycles in ASTM E2188. The group is currently evaluating the fabrication of flawed test samples to determine equivalency to the ASTM standard. They are also working on how to correlate the NREL thermal chamber and
ABOVE: Gorgeous and historic Quebec City was the setting for the IGMA Summer Conference. Delegates enjoyed some great food and drink as well as a walking tour of the Old City. Next up, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
the two other test methods with the ASTM E 2190 standard to ensure that the new test procedures will meet or exceed the objectives in the existing standard.
The Vacuum Insulating Glazing task group has completed the first draft of the technical bulletin, TB-2600, Vacuum Insulating Glazing. The first ballot has closed and the group will be reviewing the ballot comments. Most of the comments submitted were editorial. It is anticipated that this document may be published before the end of the year.
In addition to working on the Product Category Rule for fenestration products, the Life Cycle Assessment task group has solicited RFQ’s for the development of a processed glass PCR. The quotes have been received and the group will be meeting shortly to review the proposals and award the contract.
The Gas Content Field Correlation Study task group session is member-only due to the sensitivity of the subject. However, the task group is developing the parameters to commence a study of these units.
Technical Services
The Technical Services Committee met the second day with reports on task groups, codes and standards development in Canada and the U.S. and reports from our affiliated organizations. IGMA has created a new task group, Tolerances for IG Cavity Width, to address non-parallel glazing and the effect on thermal and long-term performance related to changes in the cavity width. The task group met early in October and established three work groups. The Manufacturing Tolerances working group will develop and establish manufacturing tolerances for allowable deflection. A number of certification agencies have added deflection inspection criteria to their programs, but have not established the values. The Thermal working group will contact the Lawrence Berkley National Laboratory and the University of Waterloo for further data on the impact of changes in IG cavity width on thermal performance and will make recommendations to the National Fenestration Rating Council for in-plant inspection requirements. The Impact of Reflectance working group will review existing available industry data on solar heat reflection from low-E coated glass. The scope and objectives of this group are under discussion. The three work groups will be meeting over the next month to develop their specific scopes and objectives. The entire task group will meet the end of November to review the scopes and deliverables and establish timelines for project completion.
Dimensional Tolerances
The task group that developed the technical manual on multiple cavity insulating glass units has now reconvened and will be undertaking a major revision of TR-1200, Dimensional Tolerances. This document will include multiple cavity IGUs but will primarily tighten up the tolerances included in the current document. This technical report has been withdrawn from circulation until it has been revised. Currently the group is soliciting manufacturer’s tolerances in order to revise the document.
TB-3001-14, A Brief Review of the Use of Setting Blocks for Insulating Glass Units is a companion piece to TM-300090(04), IGMA Glazing Guidelines for Insulating Glass Units for Commercial and Residential Use. It is intended to be distributed to window manufacturers to ensure the correct
size, strength and placement of setting blocks, particularly in multiple cavity IGU’s. This document has been published.
TM-3000-90(07), Section 5.0, Setting Blocks is a major revision to Section 5.0 of the IGMA glazing guidelines. It is being prepared for balloting to the IGMA board of directors. It is anticipated that this section will replace the existing Section 5.0 prior to the Summer Conference. Currently the diagrams are being updated to provide for future revision.
Canadian Standards Development
The Canadian General Standards Board has reconvened the CGSB Glass Committee. The first task that is being undertaken is a review of safety glazing. Currently, there are two Canadian standards which address safety glazing: CAN/CGSB 12.11, Wired Glass and CAN/CGSB 12.1, Tempered or Laminated Safety Glass.
These standards are now being reviewed in response to needs identified by manufacturers, glass users and regulators such as Health Canada and the National Research Council, which incorporate the standards by reference. The revisions will establish the performance requirements of glass to ensure it breaks in a safe manner. The current task is to update CGSB 12.1 and expand it to include other categories of safety glazing: organic coated and plastic. There are four task groups working on this update and progress is well under way with the hopes that the revised standard will be ready for public review in early 2015. There is also a strong commitment to review other safety glazing standards including ISO and the ANSI Z97.1 with a view to harmonizing where possible. The laminated section of the CGSB 12.1 standard is close to completion as well as the organic coated one.
All enquiries regarding the development of the CGSB glass standards should be forwarded to Jennifer Jimenez at CGSB. CGSB manages the standards development process using technical committees whose volunteer members represent a balance of interested parties, experts, general users and regulators.
The Certification and Education Committee, specifically the Spacer and Integrated Spacer Systems Task Group, is looking at alternate ways to determine component equivalency. Currently the task group’s work has been placed on hold, pending work being done by the Sealant Adhesion to Spacer task group. The Sealant Adhesion to Spacer task group has developed a new test methodology based on a modification to the existing butterfly test. The group met at a manufacturing facility to validate the test and reported on the results at the Quebec City meetings. Based on feedback received, the work group will review the proposed test method.
The TM-4000, Quality Manufacturing task group is close to completing the first draft for the revised manual. This revision will include all clauses for accreditation to the ISO 9001:2008 standard specific to IG manufacturing. Additionally, each section includes a commentary on the purpose and objectives so that manufacturers can determine which sections are relevant to their manufacturing operations and those they are to be exempted from. The task group will be meeting to review the final draft and a ballot will be issued next month.
The IGMA 2015 Winter Conference will be held jointly with the Insulating Glass Certification Council in Fort Lauderdale, Feb. 3 to 8. Details on the meeting and networking sessions are under development. •
by LAURA WEIL
Laura Weil is chair of the Fenestration Canada
Membership
and Marketing Committee and sales and marketing manager for Euro Vinyl Windows of Woodbridge, Ont.
Step aboard
Whatever measure you use, the industry is experiencing a pace that hasn’t been felt in quite some time. It may be the result of the gradual American economic recovery making its way over the border. Perhaps the federal government incentive programs from 2010 have panned out. Could it be the long cold winter shook up consumers? Whatever brought recovery to our industry, it is welcome. Hard work and perseverance over the past few years is now showing promise and reward. New relationships and partnerships developed during the low times, and now the industry has opened up to a landscape which looks and feels stronger than it has in years. This is a good sign, as the next challenges of abundant business and greater expectations are being faced and there are some very well-equipped companies that are prepared to take advantage.
Creating efficiencies in the way we do business and having a solid understanding of what it is going to take to ensure that the ideal products are being applied is necessary to continued success. This is now the responsibility of every business related to the fenestration supply chain. Fenestration Canada proudly hosts venues to promote industry-specific collaboration and continued education. For instance, Windoor showcased the latest industry innovations from product offerings through to upcoming Passive House building trends that will soon become an influence in Canadian construction. Training and support from industry leaders is accessible to every participant. Should a trip to Toronto not be in the cards, then becoming a member of Fenestration Canada provides you with access to webinars pertaining to NAFS, code compliance, and the dreaded labelling
Collectively, we can become an accountable and responsible industry.
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requirements and technical specifications for the consumer-driven Energy Star program.
Speaking of Windoor, the 20th edition of Canada’s window and door show went off in spectacular style. We weclomed over 2,300 fenestration professionals to downtown Toronto and ramped up the festivities with a rocking performance from the Blus Brothers band. This show was notable for some of the important industry meetings going on. Our Fabricator’s Council hosted a special session to review and discuss the results of its nationwide survey of test labs and certification authorities. This meeting went a long way toward clearing up some long-standing confusion around NAFS testing. Also, Al Jaugelis convened a meeting with the National Research Council to discuss the possibility of relaxing National Building Code restrictions on the use of PVC on high-rise building facades.
Fenestration Canada is growing a membership base across the country for these very reasons. This is allowing the organization to create a new website platform that will be the reliable and credible resource for all things fenestration-related in Canada. The vision is of an online go-to that will define who we are as an industry while providing the timely information required to succeed, packaged in a user friendly and stylish format which will be accessible from any device.
As powerful as an online webinar and resource-heavy website can be, nothing quite compares to an intensive three-day AGM with industry leaders. Fenestration Canada is hosting the 2015 AGM in beautiful and prosperous Vancouver, June 4 to 6. Following the success of Winnipeg’s AGM in June of 2014, there is much anticipation and encouragement for FenBC affiliates and industry fabricators from across the country to participate along with the existing favourable affiliate base. Time spent at the Faimont Hotel Vancouver will include technical sessions balanced with keynote speakers, the President’s Dinner and group outings. Coming together as an association and working together is powerful and enjoyable, as most companies are experiencing similar trials and tribulations of growth and improvement.
Collectively we can become an accountable and responsible industry – one dedicated to constant improvement in business, fabrication and service. Fenestration Canada continually holds open arms and minds to make this happen. •
COMMERCIAL NAFS
by AL JAUGELIS
While the National Building Code is clear that testing and labelling fenestration products to the North American Fenestration Standard (NAFS-08) and the Canadian Supplement is mandatory for Part 9 buildings, the application of these standards to commercial fenestration products, in both Part 3 and Part 9 buildings, is less straightforward.
The 2010 National Building Code and provincial codes based on it, such as the 2014 Ontario Building Code and the 2012 B.C. Building Code, all use very similar language with respect to the application of NAFS and the Canadian Supplement in both Part 9 and Part 5. The NBC is clear that our performance expectations for the wind and water resistance of fenestration products, called performance grades in the code, must be determined on a building-by-building basis, taking into account each building’s location, terrain, and the height of the fenestration product. For products within the scope of NAFS,
NAFS will not replace building engineering.
it directs us to use the Canadian Supplement to determine the appropriate design pressure, water penetration resistance, and snow load (for skylights), though it is entirely appropriate to use it for fenestration products outside the scope of NAFS as well. For products within the scope of the NAFS standard, these building-specific performance expectations are defined with respect to a property called “performance grade.” While performance grade ratings are denominated in IP (inch-pound unit)
design pressure increments of five pounds per square foot, ranging from PG15 to PG100, they also include successful testing to a range of specified tests in a prescribed order, starting with operating force (and force-to-latch for side-hinged door systems), air leakage, water penetration resistance, uniform load tests at both design pressure and structural test pressure (1.5 times design pressure), as well as forced-entry resistance. Successful testing to all these requirements is required to achieve a
ABOVE: Applying the North American Fenestration Standard in the commercial world of custom fabrication and site-glazed products is going to be tricky. Labelling will probably not be an option in most situations.
performance grade.
But NAFS testing does not end with the achievement of a performance grade. In addition to meeting the minimum test specimen size and performance grade requirements to qualify for one of the four performance classes (R, LC, CW and AW), there are additional auxiliary tests that evaluate product durability features.
While products can achieve a performance grade by testing to the minimum specified Canadian requirements in each of these test categories, manufacturers are well advised to test products to their maximum capabilities to ensure they have a larger market. After all, in Canada we have two levels of operable product air tightness, and depending on building location and height, products may require significantly higher water penetration resistance than the minimum test values required to achieve a performance grade. These higher-than-minimum air and water penetration resistance values are reported in the NAFS Secondary Designator.
From reading the code, one would never guess that “performance class” (which is different from performance grade) is the key concept at the heart of NAFS. The first of the general requirements in the standard is an introduction to the gateway performance requirements used to assign products to one of four performance classes, and these gateway requirements are summarized in Table 1 of NAFS-08. Eighty three pages later, the standard concludes with Table 27, also titled Gateway Performance Requirements, which expands Table 1 to seven pages of detailed testing requirements that exist for one purpose only: to classify each of the 30 product types in NAFS to one or more performance classes.
The code, however, says nothing at all about performance class, other than “the minimum level of performance required for windows, doors and skylights shall be that of the Performance Class R.” That is the lowest of the four classes.
It seems clear that while performance class distinguishes products on criteria that may be important to an architect or specifier, it is not a topic of interest to the code, which concerns itself primarily with performance grades.
NAFS in Part 9
In Part 9 we see a distinction between two types of fenestration products: “manufactured and preassembled” products whose performance is evaluated by testing to NAFS and the Canadian Supplement (Subsection 9.7.4), and “site-built” products whose performance is evaluated under Part 5 (Subsection 9.7.5).
The list of products the NAFS standard identifies as being outside its scope includes curtain wall and storefront, commercial entrance systems, revolving doors, commercial steel doors, and sloped glazing systems (other than unit skylights and roof windows). Window wall products, while not named in NAFS08, are defined in NAFS-11, where they are implicitly treated as mulled windows, and as such are legitimately within the scope of NAFS.
The use of the term site-built to refer to products outside the scope of NAFS is all the more striking given that there is no other meaning defined for this term in the code. These commercial glazing products are not actually built on-site—the frames are typically fabricated in an indoor manufacturing environment. It is possible that here the code is referring to site-glazed products, as the “manufacturing” of a fenestration product is not considered complete until the glass is installed. The distinction
between site-glazed and factory-glazed is an important one in the context of product labeling.
Subsection 9.7.5 makes it clear that under Part 9, the design and performance verification of commercial fenestration products that are outside the scope of NAFS is to be handled in the same way as in Part 3 buildings: with reference to Part 5 requirements for professional design and supervision.
NAFS in Part 5
Fenestration performance in Part 5 is addressed in Subsection 5.10.2. titled Windows, Doors and Skylights. Article 5.10.2.3. describes the structural, air leakage and water penetration design and performance requirements in this way:
5.10.2.3. Structural Loads, Air Leakage and Water Penetration 1) Windows, doors, skylights and their components shall be designed and constructed in accordance with a) Article 5.1.4.1., Section 5.4. and Section 5.6., or b) Article 5.10.2.2., where they are covered in the scope of the standards listed in Sentence 5.10.2.2.(1).
It is interesting that this article points to two ways of addressing air-water-structural performance: clause (1)(a), which refers to the specific Part 5 design and performance requirements, and clause (1)(b), which refers to NAFS and the Canadian Supplement but only for products within the scope of NAFS. The use of “or” at the end of clause (1)(a) suggests the NAFS compliance path in clause (1)(b) is an alternative to the Part 5 design parameters we used to design commercial glazing systems in previous editions of the code.
Designing fenestration systems to comply with the performance requirements in clause (1)(a) of article 5.10.2.3. is the domain of professional architects and engineers. But NAFS testing provides considerably less assurance about the real world performance of installed products than one might expect, and to my mind it is not a substitute for Part 5 design. Here are four reasons why.
First, for vertical fenestration, NAFS testing evaluates only wind-load resistance. But a fenestration product designed to Part 5 must also consider guard loads and human impact loads: important code requirements that affect windows with sills below guard height in most buildings.
Second, NAFS performance ratings are intended to validate the performance of the product only and not the installation method. So the NAFS-tested performance grade may give you a pretty reliable measure of the air and water tightness of the product to the edges of its frame. While this is useful information, a Part 5 designer is also interested in the performance of the interface between the fenestration product and the wall. Additional testing at the jobsite will be required to verify what NAFS cannot.
Third, NAFS testing for wind-load resistance is based on a fallacy: that one can separate the structural performance of a product from how it is anchored to a particular substrate. NAFS explicitly states that testing for performance grade is a test of the product and not the installation method. The test specimen installation language in the standard is so permissive that a large proportion of manufacturers anchor test specimens in ways that maximize performance grade ratings but could not responsibly be replicated in most buildings. In my view, this makes NAFStested performance ratings an unreliable indicator of real world structural performance. Because a product’s ability to resist imposed loads is critically dependent on anchoring, and anchoring methods must address particular substrate assemblies as well as
building movements due to wind and seismic events, understanding how a product is anchored is critically important to the structural designer. This information should be available in a NAFS test report, but in my experience test reports generally do not describe the test specimen installation in enough detail to determine their applicability to project conditions.
Fourth, there can be questions about the extent to which the NAFS-tested performance represents the work of the same party that will supply and install the product to a particular building. There are several things designers need to be aware of here. For one, there are certification programs that allow fenestration product manufacturers who have never tested the products they build to label those products with NAFS ratings based on testing performed by other parties such as the developer of the fenestration system. The rationale is that as long as the untested manufacturer uses the same components and follows the test documentation, the products should perform identically. This is, in my opinion, another fallacy. While this approach may be adequate to validate the performance of products such as fire doors, it is not robust enough to validate air or water performance which are affected by the most minute and subtle deviations in manufacturing processes and the tolerances of key components. Documentation is no substitute for testing of these properties.
The same concern applies to the advertised NAFS ratings from major fenestration system developers whose products come to market through fabricators and glazing contractors. If the party fabricating and glazing the product is not the party that tested the product, the work of the fabricator and glazier will need to be independently tested to learn if it has the performance attributes advertised by the system developer. NAFS performance ratings are generally reported on product labels, and some architects and building officials expect to see NAFS labels on all products, including site-glazed products, on Part 9 buildings. Unfortunately, this is generally not possible—or meaningful—for site-glazed products (one possible exception being site-glazing by the manufacturer who tested the product and uses the same materials and methods as when factory glazing).
All NAFS certification programs for fenestration products require labeling to take place at the manufacturing facility. Site labeling is not permitted except in extenuating circumstances and under special dispensation. The act of applying a label constitutes a declaration by the manufacturer that the product rating is valid because the rating is based on the testing of a production line sample that is identical in every significant way to the labeled product. It presupposes that the manufacturer has control over all the components, fabrication, assembly and glazing operations, and can assure the purchaser of the labelled quality. This is only possible for factory-glazed products.
In the case of site-glazed products, they are not usually glazed by the same party who built and tested the product line. What testing exists was likely performed by the system developer some time ago. The fabricator may or may not have access to the detailed test reports or to the detailed fabrication instructions that would be required for the fabricator to attempt to replicate the product as it was tested. The glazier may or may not have access to the same information, but is normally not under the supervision of a party that tested or regularly manufactures and glazes that product. When there is no single party in control of production, testing and labeling, there is no party with the authority or credibility to apply a label.
NAFS and commercial fenestration
The code is clear: many commercial fenestration products are outside the scope of the NAFS standard. The code refers to these products as “site-built” in Part 9. Regardless of whether these products are installed in Part 3 or Part 9 buildings, the code expects them to be designed to Part 5 as we have always done, and as if NAFS didn’t exist.
The code is also clear that for commercial fenestration products within the scope of NAFS, NAFS testing is permitted to demonstrate compliance with the air-water-structural requirements of the code in both Part 3 and Part 9 buildings. While the code permits this, designers need to be aware that NAFS testing is not intended to validate the installation method, and the unfortunate reality is that the standard permits manufacturers to anchor NAFS test specimens in a manner that differs from their usual or published installation practices. It would not be prudent to assume that tested performance grade ratings are valid when the test specimen’s installation method differs significantly from the installation method to be used at a particular building.
It is also worth considering whether NAFS wind-load resistance testing addresses all the Part 5 structural design and performance requirements applicable to fenestration products on a given building. For many buildings, there will be good reasons to not rely on NAFS testing alone but to supplement it or even replace it entirely with Part 5 design.
NAFS testing is not without value, however. Conducted properly, with products installed and anchored as they would be installed in the field, it can validate the performance of the product and the installation method, even if that is not the stated intent of NAFS. When products are tested to their limits and beyond, manufacturers can learn a lot about a product’s failure modes, and improve designs to make them more robust.
With respect to NAFS labeling, it is not possible to label site-glazed products with NAFS performance ratings unless the labeller is the entity that controls the entire manufacturing process, including glazing, and can vouch that the tested performance applies to the labeled production-line specimens. Even in this situation, site labelling would not be permitted by a third-party certifier. While NAFS testing and labeling provides the only practical method to demonstrate compliance with code requirements under Part 9, it is less useful under Part 3. When labeling is applicable, as for factory glazed products, it is not always desirable. On large buildings it is sometimes preferable to accept the manufacturer’s reporting of applicable NAFS ratings on the project shop drawings. These will be retained long after product labels are gone.
To my mind the chief value of NAFS testing and labeling is to verify that products comply with the requirements of a performance class, a property critically important to NAFS, but of little interest to the code. The ability to compare products on the basis of Performance Class is the chief innovation in the NAFS standard, one that gives designers a new tool to both prequalify products and evaluate proposed substitutions and claims of equivalency. This is a topic for another article. •
About the author
Al Jaugelis is a fenestration specialist at the RDH Group in Vancouver. He writes about the NAFS standard at the NAFS in Canada blog (rdh.com/nafs), on LinkedIn, and @Al_Jaugelis.
PRODUCTSHOWCASE
Everything starts with the glass. Here’s the latest from Canada’s top flat glass suppliers.
Clear, no green
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The newest edition to PPG’s collection of performance tinted glasses, Optigray glass is an ultra-neutral, warm-light-grey glass designed to maximize light transmittance and clarity. By eliminating the green colour typically found in conventional clear glass formulations, Optigray glass produces a warm, ultra-neutral esthetic that brings crispness to vision glazing. To optimize performance, Optigray glass is designed to function as a substrate for solar control, low-e coatings such as those on Solarban 60, Solarban 70XL, Solarban 67 and Solarban R100 glasses. In a standard one-inch insulating glass unit, Solarban 60 Optigray glass has visible light transmittance of 50 per cent and a solar heat gain co-efficient of 0.30, which yields a light-to-solar-gain ratio of 1.67. With Solarban 70XL glass in the same configuration, Optigray glass generates an LSG ratio of 1.99 based on VLT of 47 per cent and a SHGC of 0.24. Optigray glass features an appearance that is significantly lighter and more subtle than Solargray and Graylite II glass by PPG. Optigray glass is certified at the silver level by the Cradle to Cradle Certified program.
Good enough for government
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Toronto City Hall consists of two curved towers overlooking a saucer-like chamber below. The east tower, which stands at 326 feet, and the west tower, standing at 260 feet, have both been re-glazed with an IGU combination of six mm Pilkington Eclipse Advantage Grey/air/ six mm Pilkington Optifloat Clear. These
energy-efficient choices combine lowemissivity with solar control for energy cost reductions compared to ordinary glass. They offer design flexibility through the ability to achieve natural colour with subtle reflectivity, high visible light transmittance and interior glare control. The products are durable and can be handled, cut, laminated, toughened, heat-strengthened, bent and made into IGUs using standard processing techniques. Advantage Grey and Optifloat Clear are available in a range of colours and are heat-treatable with colour stability. Beautifully
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Energy Select R42 is designed as beautifully reflective soft-coated low-emissivity glass suitable for high-rise residential and architectural facades. It provides moderate solar control and high levels of visible light transmittance. With its low solar heat gain co-efficient of 0.42 and high reflectivity, AGC’s Energy Select R42 is an outstanding choice for solar control.
Glittering interiors
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Bendheim has partnered with Bart Halpern to introduce a new exclusive collection of decorative architectural glass to the interior design market. Subtle at a distance, the Bendheim Hospitality Collection’s combination of natural colours and metallic hues is dazzling and bold up-close. The collection features five Glitterati textile colours – champagne, gold, copper, silver, and black – laminated in Bendheim low-iron glass. Additional Glitterati options are available on request. Installed in partitions, doors and windows, The glass can be supplied fully fabricated to specification in sizes up to 60 by 120 inches and approximate thicknesses ranging 5/16 inch to ¾ inch. Greater sizes are available on special order.
Cool grey ppgideascapes.com
Solarban Z75 glass is a solar control, low-e glass that features a cool-grey tint and offers architects and building owners an attractive combination of visible light transmittance, solar control and glare control. Because of its low exterior reflectance and neutral, cool-grey aesthetic, Solarban Z75 glass harmonizes
well with other building materials and low-e glasses such as Solarban Z50, Solarban 67 and Solarban R100 glasses by PPG. Interior reflectance values of less than 10 per cent allow Solarban Z75 glass to provide building occupants with clear, natural outdoor views. In a standard oneinch insulating glass unit, Solarban Z75 glass has visible light transmittance of 48 per cent and a solar heat gain co-efficient of 0.24, resulting in an exceptional lightto-solar-gain ratio of 2.00.
Alternative to soda lime
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Launched in 2012 in Japan, AGC has started international marketing of Leoflex at Glasstec in October 2014. Leoflex is a very thin, chemically strengthened aluminosilicate glass, offering flexibility, weather ability and superior clarity as well as higher strength, impact resistance and scratch resistance compared to tempered soda lime. This results in new opportunities for manufacturers, product designers and architects to create lighter products with thinner, curved designs, while maintaining the beauty and durability of glass. The lightweight Leoflex allows the architect and designer to save weight and energy through this revolutionary green solution. With this new product, AGC aims at opening new markets for glass in the industrial and architectural fields, by replacing either soda lime, polycarbonate or plastic solutions. Whether it is to reduce the weight of your solar module cover glass or to get clearer and lighter curtain wall modules, Leoflex offers groundbreaking opportunities. Leoflex offers various processing options (e.g. cutting, lamination, printing, painting, cold bending) and is available in thicknesses ranging from 0.55 to two mm.
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Daylighting systems produced with Azon structural thermal barrier technologies—the MLP™ or Dual Cavity—for aluminum windows along with high performance glazing components for insulating glass, will yield a fenestration system capable of upholding the highest efficiency and sustainability standards
by BRIAN BURTON
Brian is now involved with an innovative multidisciplinary firm that specializes in technical business writing: Award Bid Management Services http://award-bidmanagement-services. com/. The firm assists companies interested in selling goods and services to governments and institutions. He can be reached at Burton@award-bidmanagement.com
The price of progress
The federal government and, to a somewhat lesser degree, non-profit agencies have been actively stimulating research and development activities for many years using provisions within the Income Tax Act. In fact, since as far back as 1944, the federal government has enabled companies to deduct a reasonable proportion of expenditures related directly to research and development activities from their taxable business income, provided that the research meets certain specified conditions.
The government’s definition of scientific research refers to the acquisition of new knowledge or the development of new products or processes to develop new products, make improvements to existing products or processes, or to develop, test and evaluate prototypes. This definition includes work undertaken with respect to engineering, design, operations research, mathematical analysis, computer programming, data collection, testing and psychological research. The process of discovery must involve systematic investigation carried out by means of experimental work undertaken to advance scientific knowledge. This is further defined as work undertaken to achieve technological advancement for the purpose of creating new or improving existing materials, devices, products or processes. Critically, scientific research and development does not include market research, sales promotions or preparation of operational instructions for operation.
Three or four years ago, I submitted a paper to a conference on some of the factors that affect successful introduction of innovative new technologies for construction products. The paper did stimulate a certain amount of discussion with regard to the important factors that can influ-
The fact is that innovation in construction has proven to be relatively expensive.
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ence or affect the successful introduction of new product innovations. Some of the key factors I discovered were the cost of adopting and using the innovation balanced against the time and discomfort the innovation saves. The perceived risk of functional consequences from adopting the innovation is another concern. The ease or difficulty with which the idea can be disseminated to others and the ease of implementing the innovation play into companys’ decisions. Compatibility of the innovation with existing products and processes is important, as is the ease of demonstrating the innovation’s application and its benefits.
These seven factors represent some of the reasons why research and development is often a challenge. It represents a business risk. Financial incentives delivered through income tax rebates mitigate at least some of this risk. Before embarking on a research and development project, you need to determine if a given innovation is cost-effective and functions adequately. In the case of construction, you also need to consider building code requirements including health and safety, fire ratings and in some cases the requirement for formal testing. Overall the construction sector has fared quite well with regard to development and introduction of innovations.
The construction industry has been studying its own process of innovation for over four decades. There are several elements to construction R&D that make it unique. The first element is immobility, meaning that buildings are not constructed on assembly lines (well, it has been tried, but has proven very difficult). This makes it hard to replicate building engineering innovations on different sites with different building processes. The second factor hindering innovation in construction is the high degree of complexity involved. Buildings work because the interaction of multiple systems. A radical change to one can have unintended consequences elsewhere. The requirement to meet existing building codes casts a chill on many innovative initiatives. Because building codes are concerned with occupant health and safety, they are necessarily written around what is known to work. An innovation, by definition, is unknown and will probably not meet code at first.
Finally, the fact is that innovation in construction has proven to be relatively expensive. Hence the need for tax credits. •
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Email: Extrusion.Coatings@akzonobel.com www.akzonobel.com/ccna
ALUMICOR LTD.
290 Humberline Dr. Toronto, ON M9W 5S2
Tel: 416-745-4222
Fax: 416-745-7759
Email: info@alumicor.com
www.alumicor.com
Alumicor champions LEED® with recycled aluminum architectural building envelope products, supporting green building projects. Alumicor serves North America through facilities in Winnipeg, Toronto, Montreal and Halifax. Contact information at www.alumicor.com.
AMERACAN EQUIPMENT LLC
8781 Sheridan Blvd. Westminster, CO 80003, USA
Tel: 303-669-9108
Fax: 888-210-9645
Toll-Free: 1-855-669-9108
Email: dave@ameracanequipment.com www.ameracanequipment.com
AMERI-CAN MACHINERY LTD.
2650 Meadowvale Blvd., Unit 5 Mississauga, ON L5N 6M5
Tel: 905-542-2055
Fax: 905-542-2261
Email: sales@ameri-can.ca www.ameri-can.ca
AMERICAN RENOLIT CORP.
403 Heron Dr., Suite C Swedesboro, NJ 08085, USA
Tel: 616-581-2156
Email: david.harris@renolit.com www.renolit.com
ARIBELL PRODUCTS LIMITED
71 Whitmore Rd., Units 1 & 2 Woodbridge, ON L4L 8G5
Tel: 905-669-5001
Fax: 905-669-5030
Email: brian@aribell.ca www.aribell.ca
ARROW SYSTEMS, INC.
2440 Jerauld Ave.
Niagara Falls, NY 14305, USA
Tel: 716-285-2749
Fax: 716-285-5087
Toll-Free: 1-888-697-2749
Email: sales@arrsys.com www.arrsys.com
ARTISTIC GLASS
2108 Dundas St. W. Toronto, ON M6R 1W9
Tel: 416-531-4881
Fax: 416-531-4695
Toll-Free: 1-800-752-8545
Email: info@artisticglass.com www.artisticglass.com
ASE EUROPE N.V.
De Keyserlei 58 Antwerp, 2018, Belgium
Tel: +323626262
Fax: +323626260
Email: asee@ase-europe.com www.ase-europe.com
AZON
643 W. Crosstown Pkwy. Kalamazoo, MI 49008-1910, USA
Tel: 269-385-5942
Toll-Free: 1-800-788-5942
www.azonintl.com
BBENDHEIM
61 Willett St. Passaic, NJ 07055, USA
Tel: 973-471-1733
Fax: 973-471-1640
Toll-Free: 800-221-7379
Email: info@bendheim.com www.bendheim.com
BENDHEIM WALL SYSTEMS INC.
61 Willett St. Passaic, NJ 07055, USA
Tel: 973-471-1733
Fax: 973-458-0233
Toll-Free: 800-221-7379
Email: linit@bendheim.com www.bendheimwall.com
BILLCO MANUFACTURING
100 Halstead Blvd. Zelienople, PA 16063, USA
Tel: 724-452-7390
Fax: 724-453-2330
Email: sales@billco-mfg.com www.billco-mfg.com
BLUE STAR PRODUCTS INC.
355 Marcus Blvd. Hauppauge, NY 11788, USA
Tel: 631-231-5222
Fax: 631-231-5544
Toll-Free: 800-809-2993
www.bluestar-products.com
INDUSTRYSUPPLIERS
BTB TOOLS
1B Wood St
Bendigo, Victoria, 3550, Australia
Tel: +61 3 5443 1755
Fax: +61 3 5441 5263
Email: sales@btbtools.com www.btbtools.com
BUILDING ENVELOPE SOFTWARE TECHNOLOGIES (BEST)
36 York Mills Rd., Suite 504
Toronto, ON M2P 2E9
Tel: 416-498-7751
www.buildingenvelopesoftware.com
CC.R. LAURENCE OF CANADA
65 Tigi Ct.
Concord, ON L4K 5E4
Tel: 905-303-7966
www.crlaurence.ca
CALDWELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY NORTH AMERICA, LLC
PO Box 92891
Rochester, NY 14624, USA
Tel: 585-352-3790
Fax: 585-352-3729
Email: cservice@caldwellmfgco.com www.caldwellmfgco.com
Caldwell Manufacturing is a premier supplier of Spiral, Block & Tackle, Constant Force Spring and Hybrid window balances. ADVANTAGE™ heavy-duty 4-bar MAGNUM™ hinges, butt hinges and other hardware for commercial/residential applications.
CAPITAL GLASS LTD.
1288 Brier Park Rd. NW Medicine Hat, AB T1C 0B7
Tel: 403-527-3331
www.capitalglass.ca
CASSO-SOLAR TECHNOLOGIES
506 Airport Executive Park
Nanuet, NY 10954, USA
Tel: 845-354-2010
Fax: 845-547-0328
Email: sales@cassosolartechnologies.com www.cassosolartechnologies.com
CDS
4630 Dufferin St. Toronto, ON M3H 5S4
Tel: 416-665-8006
Fax: 416-665-7400
Toll-Free: 1-800-237-5565
Email: productinfo@cdsco.net www.cdsco.net
CLEARVIEW INDUSTRIES LTD.
45 Fenmar Dr. Toronto, ON M9L 1M1
Tel: 416-745-6666
Fax: 416-745-3711
Toll-Free: 1-888 253-2739
Email: sales@clearview.on.ca www.clearview.on.ca
For over 30 years, Manufacturing a wide range of aluminum thermally broken and pvc sliding doors for both high-rise and low-rise applications. Specialized in custom sizes, configurations, multi-panel, multi-track systems available.
CMS BREMBANA
4095 Karona Ct. Caledonia, MI 49506, USA
Tel: 616-698-9970
Fax: 616-698-9730
Toll-Free: 1-800-225-5267
Email: glass@cmsna.com www.cmsna.com
COLLINS MANUFACTURING CO. LTD.
9835 199 A St. Langley, BC V1M 2X7
Tel: 604-888-2812
Fax: 604-888-7689
Email: info@collinsmfg.com www.collinsmfg.com
COLLINS-TOKER AGENCIES LTD.
1224 Sherwin Rd. Winnipeg, MB R3H 0V3
Tel: 204-953-4210
Fax: 204-837-3503
Email: gail@collinstoker.com www.collinstoker.com
COURAGE DISTRIBUTING INC.
2380 Speers Rd. Oakville, ON L6L 5M2
Tel: 905-469-6677
Fax: 905-469-9377
Toll-Free: 1-800-268-7243
Email: info@courage.ca www.courage.ca
D
DIAMON-FUSION INTERNATIONAL (DFI)
9361 Irvine Blvd. Irvine, CA 92618, USA
Tel: 949-388-8000
Fax: 949-388-3299
Toll-Free: 1-800-221-7379
Email: info@diamonfusion.com www.DFIsolutions.com
E
ECO INSULATING GLASS INC.
1416 Bonhill Rd. Mississauga, ON L5T 1L3
Tel: 905-564-8235
Fax: 905-564-1814
Email: info@ecoglass.ca www.ecoglass.ca
ELTON MANUFACTURING
8400 Lawson Road, Unit 2
Milton, ON L9T 0A4
Tel: 905-876-1290
Fax: 905-878-9211
Email: sales@eltonmanufacturing.com www.eltonmanufacturing.com
ERDMAN AUTOMATION CORP.
1603 South 14th St. Princeton, MN 55371, USA
Tel: 763-389-9475
Fax: 763-389-9757
www.erdmanautomation.com
EURO VINYL WINDOWS AND DOORS INC.
167 Caster Ave., Unit 3
Woodbridge, ON L4L 5Y8
Tel: 905-851-9711
Fax: 905-851-9712
Email: info@evw.ca www.evw.ca
EVERLAST GROUP OF COMPANIES
299 Carlingview Dr. Toronto, ON M9W 5G3
Tel: 416-241-8527
Fax: 416-245-2629
Toll-Free: 1-800-897-5118
Email: vince@everlast.biz www.everlast.biz
Get it all in one place. Aluminum and Vinyl Storm Doors and Porch Enclosures, Storm Windows, Vinyl Windows, Aluminum Clad Windows, Custom Wood Entry Doors, Insulated Glass Units. Since 1961.
FFAPIM
114 Via delle Cerbaie Altopascio, 55011, Italy
Tel: 011-39-0583-2601
Fax: 011-39-0583-25291
Email: info@fapim.it www.fapim.it
FENESTRATION SOLUTIONS
1670 Rue Antonio Barbeau
Laval, QC H7M 4C9
Tel: 514-591-5440
Fax: 450-988-1288
Email: info@fenestrationsolutions.ca www.fenestrationsolutions.ca
FENEWOOD LIMITED
71 Whitmore Rd, Unit # 2
Woodbridge, ON L4L 5Z1
Tel: 905-265-9663
Fax: 905-265-2018
Email: brian@fenewood.com www.fenewood.com
FENZI NORTH AMERICA
11 Dansk Crt.
Toronto, ON M9W 5N6
Tel: 416-674-3831
Fax: 416-674-9323
Email: info@fenzi-na.com www.fenzi-na.com
Fenzi North America has added to its product line, with the introduction of our Molver DM desiccant matrix and Poliver polyurethane, a two-part IG sealant. Combined with our Fenzi Hotver 2000 Hot Melt Butyl, Fenzi Thiover Polysulphide, Fenzi Molver 3A Desiccant, Fenzi Butylver PIB and aluminum and warm edge spacer profiles, Fenzi North America continues to be your single source supplier for all your IG component needs.
FIREPROTECT CHESTER LTD.
Factory Road, Sandycroft, Flintshire Deeside, CH5 2QJ, United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1244 536595
Fax: +44 1244 533592
Email: info@fireprotect.co.uk www.fireprotect.co.uk
FNA EQUIPMENT SERVICES
11 Dansk Crt.
Toronto, ON M9W 5N6
Tel: 416-213-1362
Fax: 416-674-9323
Email: info@fenzi-na.com www.fenzi-na.com
FRANK LOWE RUBBER & GASKET CO., INC.
44 Ramsey Rd.
Shirley, NY 11967, USA
Tel: 631-777-2707
Fax: 631-777-2560
Toll-Free: 1-800-777-0202
Email: info@franklowe.com www.franklowe.com
GGEORGE FORD & SONS INC.
900 E Mermaid Ln.
Wyndmoor, PA 19038, USA
Tel: 215-233-5200
Fax: 215-233-1980
Email: Info@fordroll.com www.Fordroll.com
GGI
101 Venture Way
Secaucus, NJ 07094, USA
Tel: 201-553-1850
Fax: 201-553-1851
Toll-Free: 800-431-2042
Email: sales@generalglass.com www.generalglass.com
A broad selection of architectural, decorative, and specialty glass. Services that allow you to do more interesting things with glass. GGI brings your creative vision to life.
GLASSTEC SHOW / MESSE DÜSSELDORF (CANADA)
480 University Ave.
Toronto, ON M5G 1V2
Tel: 416-598-1524
Fax: 416-598-1840
Email: messeduesseldorf@germanchamber.ca www.glasstec-online.com
GRANT METAL PRODUCTS LTD.
291210 Wagon Wheel Rd.
Rocky View, AB T4A 0E2
Tel: 1-800-672-6088
Fax: 403-590-7990
www.grantmetal.com
GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORP.
2300 Harmon Rd.
Auburn Hills, MI 48326, USA
Tel: 248-340-1800
Fax: 248-340-2111
www.guardian.com
HHARTUNG GLASS CANADA
7344 Winston St
Burnaby, BC V5A 2G9
Tel: 604-420-3600
Fax: 604-420-8896
Toll-Free: 1-800-242-8488
Email: canada@hartung-glass.com www.hartung-glass.ca
HASEDA HOLDING
300 Bloor St. E.
Toronto, ON M4W 3Y2
Tel: 416-624-5721
Email: hakanonce@haseda.ca www.haseda.ca
HI-TECH ENERGY WINDOWS LTD.
1675 Inkster Blvd. Winnipeg, MB R2X 2W7
Tel: 204-783-9945 www.hitechwindows.ca
I
IMSENT INC.
7030 Woodbine Ave.
North York, ON L3R 6G2
Tel: 416-497-4299
Fax: 416-497-4792
Email: info@imsent.com www.imsent.com
INDUSTRIAL SALES CORPORATION
727 Post Rd. E. Westport, CT 06880, USA
Tel: 203-227-5988
Fax: 203-227-2263
Email: custserv@iscamerica.com www.iscamerica.com
INTEGRATED AUTOMATION SYSTEMS
L.L.C.
1701 Henn Parkway Lordstown, OH 44481, USA
Tel: 330-954-3070
Fax: 330-954-3024
Email: info@optigas.com www.optigas.com
INTERSTYLE CERAMIC & GLASS
3625 Brighton Ave. Burnaby, BC V5A 3H5
Tel: 604-421-7229
Fax: 604-421-7544
Toll-Free: 1-800-6671566
Email: Info@interstyle.ca www.interstyle.ca
JJAMAC SALES LTD.
141 Don Park Rd. Markham, ON L3R 1C2
Tel: 905-947-9824
Fax: 905-947-9397 (office), 905-604-9161 (order desk)
Toll-Free: 1-800-387-7195
Email: info@jamacsales.com www.jamacsales.com
Jamac Sales is a leading supplier of construction and restoration products. We provide first class service and products, operating 3 warehouses in the GTA with full delivery service. K
KAWNEER COMPANY CANADA LTD.
200 Confederation Pkwy., Unit 2 Vaughan, ON L4K 4T8
Tel: 289-982-0200
Fax: 289-982-0290
Email: kawneer.northamerica@alcoa.com www.kawneer.com
INDUSTRYSUPPLIERS
KAWNEER COMPANY, INC.
555 Guthridge Crt.
Norcross, GA 30092-3503, USA
Tel: 770-449-5555
Fax: 770-840-6463
Email: kawneer.northamerica@alcoa.com www.kawneer.com
KEAR FABRICATION
Email: sale@kearmfg.com www.kearmfg.com
KEY COMMUNICATIONS INC.
385 Garrisonville Rd., Suite 116 Stafford, VA 22554, USA
Tel: 540-720-5584
Fax: 540-720-5687
Email: info@glass.com www.key-com.com
KITS GLASS LTD.
110 - 2800 Viking Way
Richmond, BC V6V 1N5
Tel: 604-231-0878
Fax: 604-231-0807
Toll-Free: 1-888-594-5277 www.kitsglass.ca
KLAAS SWAVING LTD.
6761 6th Line
Belwood, ON N0B 1J0
Tel: 519-843-1299
Fax: 519-787-8085
Email: kslwelding@xplornet.ca www.swavingwelding.com
LLAUREN MANUFACTURING
2228 Reiser Ave. SE
New Philadelphia, OH 44663, USA
Tel: 330-339-3373
Fax: 330-339-1515
Toll-Free: 1-800-683-0676
Email: solutions@lauren.com www.lauren.com
Lauren Manufacturing is an integrated source of high-tech extruded polymer solutions for the window & door market (commercial/ residential). Lauren provides sponge and dense profiles from organic, silicone, thermoplastic and other specialty polymers.
LOTHAR’S INDUSTRIAL SALES LTD.
23 Borland Crescent
Caledon East, ON L7C 3M4
Tel: 905-453-8857
Fax: 905-678-2395
Email: info@lothar’s.ca www.lothars.ca
MMAINSTREET
330 Charles St.
Belleville, MI 48111, USA
Tel: 734-699-0025
Fax: 734-697-8228
Toll-Free: 1-800-698-6246
Email: sales@mainstreetcomp.com
www.mainstreetcomp.com
Mainstreet, a technology company, providing superior Auto & Flat Glass POS for over 33 years also offers call center management, website development, & unparalleled tech support (no automated call queue).
MARC PRÉVOST MACHINERIE INC.
3875 Bd St. Jean Baptiste Pointe-aux-trembles, QC H1B 5V4
Tel: 514-640-4040
Fax: 514-640-1133
www.mpm.ca
MASTERTECH DOOR SYSTEMS
1404 Cormorant Rd. Ancaster, ON L9G 4V5
Tel: 905-304-3688
Fax: 905-304-7614
Email: jon@mastertechdoors.com www.mastertechdoors.com
MAXDOR INC.
2180 Hwy. 7
Concord, ON L4K 1W6
Tel: 905-738-2358
Fax: 905-738-5619 www.maxdorinc.com
MCGREGOR HARDWARE DISTRIBUTION
1137 Keefer St. Vancouver, BC V6A 1Z2
Tel: 604-253-7785
Fax: 604-253-7676
Toll-Free: 1-800-663-5625
Email: info@mcgregor-hardware.com www.mcgregor-hardware.com
MCGRORY GLASS INC.
1400 Grandview Ave.
Paulsboro, NJ 08066, USA
Tel: 856-579-3200
Fax: 856-579-3232
www.mcgrory.com
McGrory Glass is the North American Distributor for Corning Med-X Radiation Shielding glass, offering the largest glass sizes available in the world (54” x 108”).
METRO ALUMINUM PRODUCTS LTD.
19045-24th Ave.
Surrey, BC V3Z 3S9
Tel: 604-535-5316
Fax: 604-535-5319
Toll-Free: 1-877-535-5316
Email: accounts@metroaluminum.com www.metroaluminum.com
Committed to excellence, Metro Aluminum is an Architectural Curtainwall, Storefront, Window, and Door Manufacturer. Proudly serving Canadian Glazing Contractors, we offer wide varieties of High Performance ThermallyBroken Energy Efficient Products.
MIS INC.
5687, ch Saint-François Montreal, QC H4S 1W6
Tel: 514-332-2990
Fax: 514-332-3200
Toll-Free: 1-877-647-7878
Email: info@misinc.ca www.misinc.ca
MONTICELLI
Via Giuggioli Osimo, 60027, Italy
Tel: 011-39-0571-7230252
Fax: 011-39-0571-7133137
Email: dabrosca.a@monticelli.it www.monticelli.it
PP.H.TECH INC.
8650, Boul. De La Rive-Sud Lévis, QC G6V 9G9
Tel: 418-833-3231
Fax: 418-833-6847
Toll-Free: 1-800-463-4392
Email: info@phtech.ca www.phtech.ca
PILKINGTON NORTH AMERICA
811 Madison Ave. Toledo, OH 43604, USA
Tel: 1-800-221-0444
Email: buildingproducts.pna@nsg.com www.pilkington.com/na
POLLARD WINDOWS INC.
1217 King Rd.
Burlington, ON L7R 3Y3
Tel: 905-634-2365
Fax: 905-637-5134
Toll-Free: 1-800-263-6616
Email: tversace@pollardwindows.com www.pollardwindows.com
PPG CANADA
834 Caledonia Rd.
Toronto, ON M6B 3X9
Tel: 519-673-8848
Fax: 519-471-4374
PRECISION GLASS SERVICES INC.
8 Essex Ave., Unit 13
Thornhill, ON L3T 3Y9
Tel: 905-731-7800
Fax: 905-771-9304
Email: fireratedglass@icloud.com www.precisionglass.ca
Precision Glass Services Inc, is an authorized distributor of the FireLite Family of Products, including FireLite®, FireLite® NT, FireLite Plus®, Pilkington Pyrostop®, LX 57 B Lead X Ray Shielding Glass, Neoceram® fireplace replacement glass ceramic in Canada and the United States of America. www.precisionglass.ca fireratedglass@icloud.com
PRICAL
Via F.lli Maggini 18
Recanati, 62019, Italy
Tel: 330-655-7238
Fax: 330-650-0613
Email: adabrosca@pricalsrl.com www.pricalsrl.com
PROHASKA ENGINEERING INC.
1300 Spyglass Point Rd
Brechin, ON L0K 1B0
Tel: 416-985-5175
Fax: 705-426-3033
Email: dtp@prohaskaengineering.com
PROTECTIVE PACKAGING LIMITED
34 Carson St.
Toronto, ON M8W 3R9
Tel: 416-255-7308
www.protectivepackaging.ca
PROVINCIAL GLASS & MIRROR LTD.
40 York St.
London, ON N6A 1A5
Tel: 519-433-3501
Fax: 519-432-6685
Email: info@provincialglass.com www.provincialglass.com
QQUANEX BUILDING PRODUCTS
1800 West Loop South, Suite 1500 Houston, TX 77027, USA
Tel: 713-961-4600
Toll-Free: 1-800-233-4383
www.Quanex.com
Quanex Building Products Corporation is a global supplier of vinyl and composite extrusions, IG spacer systems, screens, grilles and engineered components. Offering highperformance products, creative marketing support and technical service.
RR.B. ATLAS INC.
9 Canso Rd.
Etobicoke, ON M9W 4L9
Tel: 416-241-4647
Fax: 416-241-9008
Toll-Free: 1-800-479-8167
Email: sandra@rbatlas.com www.rbatlas.com
Accelerated Weathering Testing Equipment and Testing Services, Natural/Accelerated Outdoor Exposure Testing (Arizona, Florida, Miami), Corrosion/ Weathering Equipment Sales and Service
RENKO BUILDING PRODUCTS
PO Box 339
Montreal, QC H3Z 2T5
Tel: 514-342-6640
Fax: 514-342-1140
Toll-Free: 1-800-661-6640
Email: marc@renkocanada.com www.renkocanada.com
RENKO RUBBER
P.O. Box 339
Montreal, QC H3Z 2T5
Tel: 514-342-6640
Fax: 514-342-1140
Toll-Free: 1-800-661-6640
Email: renko@renkocanada.com www.renkocanada.com
RIMAC FABRICATORS LTD.
265 Applewood Cres.
Concord, ON L4K 4E7
Tel: 905-669-6963
Fax: 905-669-4744
Email: andrew@metalcurving.com, peter@metalcurving.com www.metalcurving.com
RPM ROLLFORMED METAL PRODUCTS
101 Spinnaker Way
Vaughan, ON L4K 2T2
Tel: 905-660-7655
Fax: 905-660-1605
Toll-Free: 1-877-665-7655
Email: sales@rpmrollforming.com www.rpmrollforming.com
Our service to you:
Quality steel reinforcements and expert knowledge to help you reach NAFS-08 conformance. In-house tooling design, R&D design and prototype manufacturing. Steadfast selection of fenestration commodities.
SSAMICORE INC.
4711 Yonge St., 10th Floor
Toronto, ON M2N 6K8
Tel: 416-548-5592
Fax: 416-548-5593
Email: info@samicore.com www.samicore.com
SCHODORF TRUCK BODY
885 Harmon Ave. Columbus, OH 43223, USA
Tel: 614-228-6793
Fax: 614-228-6775
Toll-Free: 1-800-288-0992
Email: pschodorf@schodorftruck.com www.schodorftruckbody&equipment.com
SCREEN CENTER SALES
14 September Cres. London, ON N6K 4E3
Tel: 519-472-0080
Fax: 519-472-5494
Toll-Free: 1-866-652-0028
Email: info@screencentersales.com www.screencentersales.com
SHURTAPE TECHNOLOGIES CO.
615 Bowes Rd.
Concord, ON L4K 1J5, USA
Tel: 905-669-4881
Fax: 905-669-2330
Toll-Free: 1-800-463-8273
Email: jdiaz@shurtape.com www.shurtape.com
INDUSTRYSUPPLIERS
TTECHNICAL GLASS PRODUCTS
8699 Escarpment Way, Unit 5
Milton, ON L9T 0J5
Tel: 905-636-9097
Fax: 800-451-9857
Toll-Free: 1-800-426-0279
Email: sales@fireglass.com www.fireglass.com; www.tgpamerica.com
Technical Glass Products is your one source for fire-rated glazing and framing and specialty architectural glass and framing. TGP offers, project consultation, product specifications, BIM 3D models and rapid-response quoting.
THAMES VALLEY BUILDING PRODUCTS LTD.
#9 - 5115 Harvester Rd.
Burlington, ON L7L 0A3
Tel: 905-637-6997
Fax: 905-631-7246
Toll-Free: 1-800-567-5800
Email: info@thamesvalleybrick.com www.thamesvalleybrick.com
THE DS GROUP
7470 Buller Ave.
Burnaby, BC V5J 5C5
Tel: 604-451-1080
Fax: 604-451-1140
Toll-Free: 1-888-520-9009
Email: info@thedsgroup.com www.thedsgroup.com
THE GLASS RACKING COMPANY
500A Wairakei Rd.
Christchurch, 8053, New Zealand
Tel: 006433603373
Fax: 006433603374
Email: info@theglassrackingcompany.com www.theglassrackingcompany.com
THORN SERVICES
35 Shangarry Dr. Scarborough, ON M1R 1A5
Tel: 416-752-4799
Fax: 416-752-4799
www.thorn-services.ca
TILTCO:A DIVISION OF WINDOWORLD INDUSTRIES
1200 Stellar Dr.
Newmarket, ON L3Y 7B9
Tel: 905-853-9955 ext. 221
Fax: 905-853-9905
Toll-Free: 1-800-265-2581
www.tiltco.net
TREMCO CANADA
50 Beth Nealson Dr. Toronto, ON M4H 1M6
Tel: 416-421-3300
Fax: 1-800-361-3541
www.tremcosealants.com
TRUTECH DOORS
20 Vaughan Valley Blvd. Vaughan, ON L4H 0B1
Tel: 905-856-0096
Fax: 905-856-2096
Toll-Free: 1-888-760-0099
Email: info@trutechdoors.com www.trutechdoors.com
TURTOOLS
1435 Hunter St.
North Vancouver, BC V7J 1H3
Tel: 604-328-5898
Fax: 604-708-2579
Email: service@turtools.com www.turtools.com
U
ULTRAFAB, INC.
1050 Hook Rd.
Farmington, NY 14425, USA
Tel: 585-924-2186
Fax: 585-924-2186
Toll-Free: 1-800-535-1050
Email: sales@ultrafab.com www.ultrafab.com
VVERIDIS SOLUTIONS INC.
2828 Boulevard Laurier, Tour T1, 7e étage Québec, QC G1V 0B9
Tel: 418-263-4777
Fax: 418-263-4712
Email: contact@veridissolutions.com www.veridissolutions.com
VERRE SELECT INC.
3816 Georges-Corbeil
Terrebonne, QC J6X 4J4
Tel: 450-968-0112
Fax: 450-968-0122
Toll-Free: 1-800-561-0112
Email: info@verreselect.ca www.verreselect.ca
VI-LUX BUILDING PRODUCTS INC.
105 Richmond Blvd
Napanee, ON K7R 3Z8
Tel: 613-354-4830
Fax: 613-354-6589
Toll-Free: 1-866-281-6743
Email: info@vi-lux.com www.vi-lux.com
VITRÉVOLUTION INC.
399 Cherrier L’ile-Bizard, QC H9C 1E9
Tel: 514-231-9001
Email: vitrevolution@icloud.com www.vitrevolution.com
WINDOW HARDWARE COMPANY
301 Jevlan Dr., Unit 2 Vaughan, ON L4L 8G6
Tel: 905-856-7202
Fax: 905-856-7355
Email: info@whcparts.ca www.windowhardwarecompany.ca
WITTE NORTH AMERICA
7516 Bath Rd.
Mississauga, ON L4T 1L2
Tel: 905-678-2397
Fax: 905-678-2395
Email: sales@witte-na.com www.witte-na.com
WOOD’S POWR-GRIP CO., INC.
908 West Main
Laurel, MT 59044, USA
Tel: 406-628-8231
Fax: 406-628-8354
Toll-Free: 1-800-548-7341
Email: powrgripinfo@powrgrip.com www.wpg.com
VERRAGE GLASS AND MIRROR INCORPORATED
155 Racco Pkwy.
Thornhill, ON L4J 8X9
Tel: 905-738-6565
Fax: 905-738-6801
Toll-Free: 1-877-258-6426
Email: sales@verrage.com www.verrage.com
Verrage Glass is a supplier and fabricator of fine glass products. In-house services include tempering, laminating, water-jet cutting, bending, V-grooving, custom edge work, Direct on Glass Digital Printing, ceramic frit technology.
DOORS & HARDWARE
AUTOMATIC/POWER
DOORS
Caldwell
Capital Glass Ltd.
McGregor Hardware Distribution
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Renko Building Products
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
COMMERCIAL DOORS
Advance Door Systems
Alumicor Ltd.
Bendheim
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Capital Glass Ltd.
Diamon-Fusion International (DFI)
Everlast
Fapim
Hartung Glass Canada
Kawneer Company Canada.
Kawneer Company, Inc.
McGregor Hardware Distribution
McGrory Glass Inc.
Metro Aluminum Products
Pollard Windows Inc.
Precision Glass Services Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Renko Building Products
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
Technical Glass Products
The DS Group
Tiltco
Verrage Glass and Mirror
DOOR HARDWARE
Advance Door Systems
Alumicor Ltd.
Aribell Products Limited
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Caldwell
Capital Glass Ltd.
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Fapim
Fenestration Solutions
Hartung Glass Canada
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
IMSENT Inc.
Kawneer Company Canada.
Kawneer Company, Inc.
Maxdor Inc.
McGregor Hardware Distribution
McGrory Glass Inc.
Metro Aluminum Products
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Renko Building Products
Renko Rubber
The DS Group
DOOR LITE FRAMES
Advance Door Systems
Aribell Products Limited
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Capital Glass Ltd.
Elton Manufacturing
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
Maxdor Inc.
McGregor Hardware Distribution
Metro Aluminum Products
Pollard Windows Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Renko Building Products
The DS Group
Verre Select Inc.
DOOR LITES
Advance Door Systems
Aribell Products Limited
Bendheim
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Capital Glass Ltd.
Elton Manufacturing
Everlast
Fenestration Solutions
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
Maxdor Inc.
McGregor Hardware Distribution
McGrory Glass Inc.
Metro Aluminum Products
Pollard Windows Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Renko Building Products
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
The DS Group
Verrage Glass and Mirror
Verre Select Inc.
FIBERGLASS DOORS
Advance Door Systems
Aribell Products Limited
Capital Glass Ltd.
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Everlast
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
Mastertech Door Systems
Maxdor Inc.
McGregor Hardware Distribution
Pollard Windows Inc.
TruTech Doors
Verre Select Inc.
FIRE RATED DOORS
Advance Door Systems
Aribell Products Limited
Capital Glass Ltd.
Everlast
Maxdor Inc.
McGregor Hardware Distribution
Precision Glass Services Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
Technical Glass Products
TruTech Doors
FRENCH DOORS
Advance Door Systems
Artistic Glass
Capital Glass Ltd.
Everlast
Fapim
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
Maxdor Inc.
McGregor Hardware Distribution
Pollard Windows Inc.
The DS Group
Tiltco
TruTech Doors
GLASS DOORS
Advance Door Systems
AGNORA
Alumicor Ltd.
Artistic Glass
Bendheim
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Capital Glass Ltd.
Diamon-Fusion International (DFI)
Fapim
GGI
Hartung Glass Canada
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
McGregor Hardware Distribution
McGrory Glass Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
The DS Group
Verrage Glass and Mirror
Verre Select Inc.
Vitrévolution inc.
MIRROR DOORS
Artistic Glass
Capital Glass Ltd.
McGregor Hardware Distribution
Provincial Glass & Mirror
PATIO DOORS
Alumicor Ltd.
Capital Glass Ltd.
Clearview Industries Ltd.
Everlast
Fapim
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
Kawneer Company Canada.
Kawneer Company, Inc.
Mastertech Door Systems
Maxdor Inc.
McGregor Hardware Distribution
Metro Aluminum Products
P.H. Tech Inc.
Pollard Windows Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
The DS Group
Tiltco
RESIDENTIAL DOORS
Advance Door Systems
Aribell Products Limited
Capital Glass Ltd.
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Diamon-Fusion International (DFI)
Everlast
Fapim
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
Mastertech Door Systems
Maxdor Inc.
McGregor Hardware Distribution
Metro Aluminum Products
Pollard Windows Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
The DS Group
TruTech Doors
Verre Select Inc.
Vitrévolution inc.
REVOLVING DOORS
Capital Glass Ltd.
Kits Glass Ltd.
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
SCREEN CHANNELS
Capital Glass Ltd.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
SCREEN DOORS
Capital Glass Ltd.
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Everlast
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
Maxdor Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
The DS Group
SHIMS
Aribell Products Limited
Capital Glass Ltd.
Fenestration Solutions
IMSENT Inc.
Jamac Sales Ltd.
McGregor Hardware Distribution
Provincial Glass & Mirror
SHOWER DOORS/ ENCLOSURES
Bendheim
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Capital Glass Ltd.
Diamon-Fusion International (DFI)
GGI
Hartung Glass Canada
IMSENT Inc.
McGrory Glass Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Verrage Glass and Mirror
Vitrévolution inc.
SLIDING DOORS
Advance Door Systems
Alumicor Ltd.
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Capital Glass Ltd.
Clearview Industries Ltd.
Everlast
Fapim
GGI
Kawneer Company Canada.
Kawneer Company, Inc.
Metro Aluminum Products
P.H. Tech Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
The DS Group
Tiltco
Verrage Glass and Mirror
Verre Select Inc.
Vitrévolution inc.
EQUIPMENT & MACHINERY
BENDING MACHINES
Ameracan Equipment LLC
Ameri-Can Machinery Ltd.
Casso-Solar Technologies
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Verrage Glass and Mirror
Witte North America
SUPPLIERSBYCATEGORY
BRUSHES
Billco Manufacturing
Kear Fabrication
Marc Prévost Machinerie
COMPUTER SOFTWARE
Billco Manufacturing Mainstreet
Marc Prévost Machinerie
CORNER CLEANERS
Ameri-Can Machinery Ltd.
CRANES/HOISTS
Billco Manufacturing
Marc Prévost Machinerie
The Glass Racking Company
CUTTING TABLES/CNC
Ameracan Equipment LLC
Ameri-Can Machinery Ltd.
Billco Manufacturing
CMS Brembana
Marc Prévost Machinerie
The Glass Racking Company
Verrage Glass and Mirror
DRYING/CURING OVENS
A.W.T World Trade Inc.
Casso-Solar Technologies
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Verrage Glass and Mirror
EDGING/BEVELLING/ DRILLING/GRINDING
Adelio Lattuada Srl
Ameracan Equipment LLC
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Turtools
Verrage Glass and Mirror
GAS FILLING
Ameracan Equipment LLC
Ameri-Can Machinery Ltd.
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Erdman Automation Corp.
Fenestration Solutions
Integrated Automation Systems
Marc Prévost Machinerie
GLASS ASSEMBLY TABLES
Ameracan Equipment LLC
Ameri-Can Machinery Ltd.
Billco Manufacturing
Casso-Solar Technologies
Kear Fabrication
Marc Prévost Machinerie
The Glass Racking Company
GLASS CUTTING
Ameracan Equipment LLC
Ameri-Can Machinery Ltd.
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Capital Glass Ltd.
CMS Brembana
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Verrage Glass and Mirror
GLASS FURNACES
Casso-Solar Technologies
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Verrage Glass and Mirror
GLASS HANDLING/ VACUUM CUPS/LIFTERS
Ameracan Equipment LLC
BTB Tools
Integrated Automation Systems
Kear Fabrication
Marc Prévost Machinerie
The Glass Racking Company
Wood’s Powr-Grip Co., Inc.
GLASS PROCSSING CHEMICALS
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Turtools
GLASS WASHING MACHINES
Adelio Lattuada Srl
Ameracan Equipment LLC
Ameri-Can Machinery Ltd.
Billco Manufacturing
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Erdman Automation Corp.
Kear Fabrication
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Verrage Glass and Mirror
IG MANUFACTURING
Ameracan Equipment LLC
Billco Manufacturing
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Erdman Automation Corp.
Fenestration Solutions
Fenzi North America
FNA Equipment Services
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Quanex Building Products
INSTALLATION/CUTTING TOOLS/BLADES
Ameri-Can Machinery Ltd.
BTB Tools
Lothar’s Industrial Sales
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Verrage Glass and Mirror
LAMINATING
Ameracan Equipment LLC
Billco Manufacturing
Casso-Solar Technologies
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Verrage Glass and Mirror
LASER ETCHING
Integrated Automation Systems
Marc Prévost Machinerie
MEASURING/TESTING
Fenestration Solutions
Integrated Automation Systems
Marc Prévost Machinerie
METAL FABRICATION
Ameri-Can Machinery Ltd.
Azon
Kear Fabrication
Klaas Swaving Ltd.
Lothar’s Industrial Sales
The Glass Racking Company
Verrage Glass and Mirror
METAL FORMING
Klaas Swaving Ltd.
Screen Center Sales
POLISHING
CMS Brembana
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Turtools
Verrage Glass and Mirror
SANDBLASTING MACHINES
Ameracan Equipment LLC
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Verrage Glass and Mirror
SAWS
Ameracan Equipment LLC
Ameri-Can Machinery Ltd.
CMS Brembana
Kear Fabrication
Marc Prévost Machinerie
SCREEN PRINTING MACHINES
A.W.T World Trade Inc.
Arrow Systems, Inc.
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Screen Center Sales
TEMPERING/BENDING OVENS
George Ford & Sons Inc.
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Verrage Glass and Mirror
TESTING EQUIPMENT
R.B. Atlas Inc.
TRUCKS/TRANSPORTATION
Collins Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
Kear Fabrication
Klaas Swaving Ltd.
Schodorf Truck Body
The Glass Racking Company
Verrage Glass and Mirror
WATERJET CUTTING
CMS Brembana
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Verrage Glass and Mirror
WHEELS/DRILL BITS
Ameri-Can Machinery Ltd.
Billco Manufacturing
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Turtools
GLASS PRODUCTS
BENT
Artistic Glass
Guardian Industries Corp.
Kits Glass Ltd.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Verrage Glass and Mirror
Vitrévolution inc.
BEVELLED/EDGED/ GROOVED
Artistic Glass
Bendheim
Hartung Glass Canada
Kits Glass Ltd.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Verrage Glass and Mirror
Verre Select Inc.
Vitrévolution inc.
BULLET RESISTANT
Guardian Industries Corp.
Hartung Glass Canada
Precision Glass Services Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Technical Glass Products
Verrage Glass and Mirror
Vitrévolution inc.
CERAMIC FRIT GLASS
AGC Glass Company
AGNORA
Arrow Systems, Inc.
Bendheim
Bendheim Wall Systems Inc.
GGI
Hartung Glass Canada
Interstyle Ceramic & Glass
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Verrage Glass and Mirror
Vitrévolution inc.
CHANNEL GLASS
Bendheim
Bendheim Wall Systems Inc.
Pilkington North America
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Technical Glass Products
Verrage Glass and Mirror
COATED
AGC Glass Company
AGNORA
ASE Europe N.V.
Bendheim
GGI
Glasstec Show
Guardian Industries Corp.
Hartung Glass Canada
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
Interstyle Ceramic & Glass
McGrory Glass Inc.
Pilkington North America
PPG Canada
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Vitrévolution inc.
DECORATIVE
AGC Glass Company
Aribell Products Limited
Artistic Glass
ASE Europe N.V.
Bendheim
Bendheim Wall Systems Inc.
Fenestration Solutions
GGI
Guardian Industries Corp.
Hartung Glass Canada
Interstyle Ceramic & Glass
Kits Glass Ltd.
McGrory Glass Inc.
Pilkington North America
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Technical Glass Products
TruTech Doors
Verrage Glass and Mirror
Verre Select Inc.
FLOAT
AGC Glass Company
Arrow Systems, Inc.
ASE Europe N.V.
Bendheim
GGI
Guardian Industries Corp.
Kits Glass Ltd.
Pilkington North America
PPG Canada
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Verrage Glass and Mirror
Vitrévolution inc.
FUSED
Interstyle Ceramic & Glass
GLASS BLOCK
Arrow Systems, Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Technical Glass Products
Thames Valley Building Products Ltd.
HEAT RADIANT
Precision Glass Services Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
HEAT RESISTANT
ASE Europe N.V.
GGI
Guardian Industries Corp.
McGrory Glass Inc.
Precision Glass Services Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Technical Glass Products
Verrage Glass and Mirror
LAMINATED
AGC Glass Company
AGNORA
ASE Europe N.V.
GGI
Guardian Industries Corp.
Hartung Glass Canada
Kits Glass Ltd.
Precision Glass Services Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Technical Glass Products
Verrage Glass and Mirror
Verre Select Inc.
Vitrévolution inc.
LAMINATED - DECORATIVE AGNORA
Aribell Products Limited
ASE Europe N.V.
Bendheim
GGI
Hartung Glass Canada
Interstyle Ceramic & Glass
Kits Glass Ltd.
McGrory Glass Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Verrage Glass and Mirror
MIRROR - FLAT
Artistic Glass
ASE Europe N.V.
Bendheim
GGI
Guardian Industries Corp.
Kits Glass Ltd.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Verrage Glass and Mirror
Vitrévolution inc.
MIRROR - HEAT
Guardian Industries Corp.
Verrage Glass and Mirror
PATTERN
AGC Glass Company
ASE Europe N.V.
Bendheim
Bendheim Wall Systems Inc.
GGI
Guardian Industries Corp.
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
Interstyle Ceramic & Glass
Kits Glass Ltd.
McGrory Glass Inc.
Pilkington North America
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Technical Glass Products
Verrage Glass and Mirror
Verre Select Inc.
SCREENED/ETCHED/FRIT
AGC Glass Company
AGNORA
ASE Europe N.V.
Bendheim
Bendheim Wall Systems Inc.
GGI
Guardian Industries Corp.
Hartung Glass Canada
Interstyle Ceramic & Glass
Kits Glass Ltd.
McGrory Glass Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Technical Glass Products
Verrage Glass and Mirror
SOLAR
ASE Europe N.V.
Bendheim Wall Systems Inc.
GGI
Guardian Industries Corp.
Pilkington North America
SPANDREL
AGC Glass Company
Bendheim
GGI
Guardian Industries Corp.
Hartung Glass Canada
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Verrage Glass and Mirror
STAINED
Arrow Systems, Inc.
Bendheim
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Verre Select Inc.
STRENGTHENED/ TEMPERED
AGC Glass Company
AGNORA
ASE Europe N.V.
Bendheim
Bendheim Wall Systems Inc.
GGI
Guardian Industries Corp.
Hartung Glass Canada
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
Kits Glass Ltd.
PPG Canada
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Technical Glass Products
Verrage Glass and Mirror
Vitrévolution inc.
TRANSLUCENT GLAZING
Bendheim
Bendheim Wall Systems Inc.
GGI
Hartung Glass Canada
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Technical Glass Products
Verrage Glass and Mirror
Vitrévolution inc.
WIRED
AGC Glass Company
ASE Europe N.V.
Bendheim
GGI
McGrory Glass Inc.
Precision Glass Services Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Technical Glass Products
Verrage Glass and Mirror
GLAZING MATERIALS
FILM, ARCHITECTURAL GRAPHIC
Courage Distributing Inc.
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Verrage Glass and Mirror
FILM, DECORATIVE
American Renolit Corp.
Courage Distributing Inc.
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Verrage Glass and Mirror
FILM, EDGE RETENTION SYSTEMS
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Verrage Glass and Mirror
FILM, SAFETY/SECURITY
Courage Distributing Inc.
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Precision Glass Services Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Technical Glass Products
Verrage Glass and Mirror
FILM, SOLAR CONTROL
Courage Distributing Inc.
ECO Insulating Glass Inc.
Protective Packaging Limited
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Verrage Glass and Mirror
FIRE RATED GLAZING
Fireprotect Chester Ltd.
Lauren Manufacturing
McGrory Glass Inc.
Precision Glass Services Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Technical Glass Products
MIRROR BACKING, SAFETY
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Precision Glass Services Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Shurtape Technologies Co.
Verrage Glass and Mirror
MULLIONS
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Metro Aluminum Products
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Renko Building Products
Renko Rubber
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
Verrage Glass and Mirror
MUNTINS
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
Metro Aluminum Products
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Quanex Building Products
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
Vi-Lux Building Products
PHOTO VOLTAIC SYSTEMS
ECO Insulating Glass Inc.
POLYVINYL BUTYRAL INTERLAYER
Marc Prévost Machinerie
RADIATION SHIELDING
McGrory Glass Inc.
Precision Glass Services Inc.
Technical Glass Products
INSULATING GLASS & SUPPLIES
CORNER KEYS
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Fenestration Solutions
Fenzi North America
Monticelli
Renko Rubber
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
DESICCANTS
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Fenestration Solutions
Fenzi North America
Haseda Holding
Industrial Sales Corporation
Quanex Building Products
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
SUPPLIERSBYCATEGORY
IG UNITS
AGNORA
ECO Insulating Glass Inc.
GGI
Haseda Holding
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
Kits Glass Ltd.
Precision Glass Services Inc.
Technical Glass Products
The DS Group
PACKAGING/LABELLING MATERIAL
Frank Lowe Rubber & Gasket Co., Inc.
PLUGS/RIVETS
Renko Rubber
SPACE BARS/WARM EDGE
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Fenestration Solutions
Fenzi North America
Haseda Holding
Quanex Building Products
Renko Rubber
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
METAL PRODUCTS
ALUMINUM BACKPANS
Alumicor Ltd.
Metro Aluminum Products
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Verrage Glass and Mirror
ARCHITECTURAL METAL PANELS
Alumicor Ltd.
Grant Metal Products Ltd.
Metro Aluminum Products
Samicore Inc.
BENT SHAPES
Grant Metal Products Ltd.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Rimac Fabricators Ltd.
CLADDING
Alumicor Ltd.
Bendheim Wall Systems Inc.
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Grant Metal Products Ltd.
Metro Aluminum Products
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
Samicore Inc.
The DS Group
Verrage Glass and Mirror
CURTAINWALL SYSTEMS
Alumicor Ltd.
Bendheim
Bendheim Wall Systems Inc.
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Caldwell
Capital Glass Ltd.
Kawneer Company Canada.
Kawneer Company, Inc.
Metro Aluminum Products
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Renko Building Products
Renko Rubber
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
Samicore Inc.
Technical Glass Products
Thorn Services
Verrage Glass and Mirror
ENTRANCES/ STOREFRONTS
Alumicor Ltd.
Bendheim
Bendheim Wall Systems Inc.
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Capital Glass Ltd.
Kawneer Company Canada.
Kawneer Company, Inc.
Metro Aluminum Products
Provincial Glass & Mirror
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
Technical Glass Products
The DS Group
Verrage Glass and Mirror
EXTERNAL SHADING SYSTEMS
Bendheim Wall Systems Inc.
Kawneer Company Canada.
Kawneer Company, Inc.
Metro Aluminum Products
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
EXTRUSIONS/ PULTRUSIONS
Alumicor Ltd.
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Metro Aluminum Products
The DS Group
FIRE RATED METAL PRODUCTS
Precision Glass Services Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
Technical Glass Products
FLASHING
Grant Metal Products Ltd.
Metro Aluminum Products
Provincial Glass & Mirror
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
PREFORMED ALUMINUM WALL PANELS
Samicore Inc.
SLOPED GLAZING SYSTEMS/SKYLIGHTS
Alumicor Ltd.
Kawneer Company Canada.
Kawneer Company, Inc.
Metro Aluminum Products
Provincial Glass & Mirror
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
Technical Glass Products
STRUCTURAL GLAZING SYSTEMS
Alumicor Ltd.
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Kawneer Company Canada.
Kawneer Company, Inc.
Metro Aluminum Products
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Technical Glass Products
The DS Group
Verrage Glass and Mirror
SUNSCREEN SYSTEMS
Metro Aluminum Products
Provincial Glass & Mirror
The DS Group
SEALANTS
BUTYL
C.R. Laurence of Canada
CDS
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Fenzi North America
FNA Equipment Services
Haseda Holding
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
Industrial Sales Corporation
Jamac Sales Ltd.
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Quanex Building Products
Tremco Canada
GASKETS
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Fenestration Solutions
Frank Lowe Rubber & Gasket
Co., Inc.
Haseda Holding
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
IMSENT Inc.
Industrial Sales Corporation
Jamac Sales Ltd.
Lauren Manufacturing
Metro Aluminum Products
Precision Glass Services Inc.
Prical
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Renko Building Products
Renko Rubber
The DS Group
Tremco Canada
HOT MELT
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Fenestration Solutions
Fenzi North America
FNA Equipment Services
Haseda Holding
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Quanex Building Products
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
POLYSULPHIDE
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Fenzi North America
FNA Equipment Services
Haseda Holding
Industrial Sales Corporation
Marc Prévost Machinerie
POLYURETHANE
C.R. Laurence of Canada
CDS
Fenzi North America
FNA Equipment Services
Haseda Holding
Industrial Sales Corporation
Jamac Sales Ltd.
Lauren Manufacturing
Marc Prévost Machinerie
The DS Group
Tremco Canada
SILICONE
C.R. Laurence of Canada CDS
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Haseda Holding
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
Industrial Sales Corporation
Jamac Sales Ltd.
Lauren Manufacturing
Protective Packaging Limited
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Renko Building Products
Renko Rubber
The DS Group
Tremco Canada
Verrage Glass and Mirror
TAPE/GLAZING
C.R. Laurence of Canada CDS
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Fenestration Solutions
Fireprotect Chester Ltd.
Frank Lowe Rubber & Gasket Co., Inc.
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
Industrial Sales Corporation
Jamac Sales Ltd.
Marc Prévost Machinerie
MIS Inc.
Protective Packaging Limited
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Renko Building Products
The DS Group
Tremco Canada
Verrage Glass and Mirror
TAPE/MUNTIN MOUNTING
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Fenestration Solutions
Frank Lowe Rubber & Gasket Co., Inc.
MIS Inc.
Protective Packaging Limited
Renko Building Products
The DS Group
SERVICES
ANODIZING/PAINTING
Alumicor Ltd.
Kawneer Company Canada.
Kawneer Company, Inc.
Verrage Glass and Mirror
BENDING, GLASS
Verrage Glass and Mirror
BEVELLING, GLASS
Hartung Glass Canada
Verrage Glass and Mirror
BUSINESS COMMUNICATION/ MARKETING SERVICES
Mainstreet
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
DIAMOND WHEEL REDRESSING
Marc Prévost Machinerie
DIGITAL-BASED GLASS DECORATION
Arrow Systems, Inc.
Hartung Glass Canada
Verrage Glass and Mirror
DRILLING, GLASS GGI
Hartung Glass Canada
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Verrage Glass and Mirror
EDGING, GLASS GGI
Hartung Glass Canada
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Verrage Glass and Mirror
FINISHING
Caldwell GGI
Verrage Glass and Mirror
HEAT SOAKING AGNORA
Marc Prévost Machinerie
MACHINERY REPAIR
Marc Prévost Machinerie
METAL BENDING/ STRETCHING
Grant Metal Products Ltd.
Rimac Fabricators Ltd.
METAL CUTTING
Grant Metal Products Ltd.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
METAL PUNCHING
Grant Metal Products Ltd.
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
PROFESSIONAL
ENGINEERING/CONSULTING
Building Envelope Software
Technologies (BEST)
Key Communications Inc.
Prohaska Engineering Inc.
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
Thorn Services
Veridis Solutions inc.
ROLLFORMING
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
SANDBLASTING
Artistic Glass
Verrage Glass and Mirror
TESTING LABORATORIES/SERVICES
R.B. Atlas Inc.
Thorn Services
THERMAL IMAGING
Thorn Services
SUPPLIES & HARDWARE
ABRASIVES
C.R. Laurence of Canada
CDS
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Protective Packaging Limited
Turtools
ADHESIVES
Blue Star Products Inc.
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Fireprotect Chester Ltd.
Frank Lowe Rubber & Gasket Co., Inc.
Haseda Holding
Marc Prévost Machinerie
McGregor Hardware Distribution MIS Inc.
Protective Packaging Limited
ARCHITECTURAL METAL PAINTS
AkzoNobel Coatings Inc
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Protective Packaging Limited
COOLANTS/LUBRICANTS
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Marc Prévost Machinerie
CURTAINWALL ANCHORS/ FASTENER SCREWS
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Fenestration Solutions
IMSENT Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Renko Building Products
Renko Rubber
DECORATIVE GLASS SUPPLIES
Advance Door Systems
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
GLASS CLEANING
Ameracan Equipment LLC
C.R. Laurence of Canada
CDS
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Verrage Glass and Mirror
Vitrévolution inc.
GLASS SHOWCASE
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Verrage Glass and Mirror
GLAZING TOOLS
BTB Tools
C.R. Laurence of Canada
CDS
Provincial Glass & Mirror
INSULATION
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Frank Lowe Rubber & Gasket Co., Inc.
MIRROR HARDWARE
C.R. Laurence of Canada
IMSENT Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Verrage Glass and Mirror
MIRROR MASTIC
C.R. Laurence of Canada
CDS
Provincial Glass & Mirror
POLISHING COMPOUNDS
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Turtools
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
A.W.T World Trade Inc.
C.R. Laurence of Canada
CDS
SEALANT/ADHESIVE DISPENSING EQUIPMENT
BTB Tools
C.R. Laurence of Canada
CDS
Haseda Holding
Marc Prévost Machinerie
Renko Building Products
SETTING BLOCKS/SHIMS
C.R. Laurence of Canada CDS
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Fenestration Solutions
Frank Lowe Rubber & Gasket Co., Inc.
Jamac Sales Ltd.
Lauren Manufacturing
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Quanex Building Products
Tremco Canada
SHELVING/TABLE CONNECTORS
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Renko Rubber
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
STIFFENERS, STEEL
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Quanex Building Products
Renko Building Products
RPM Rollformed Metal Products
WEATHERSTRIPPING
Aribell Products Limited
C.R. Laurence of Canada CDS
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Fenestration Solutions
IMSENT Inc.
Lauren Manufacturing
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Renko Building Products
Renko Rubber
UltraFab, Inc.
Verrage Glass and Mirror
WINDOW PROFILES
ALUMINUM
Alumicor Ltd.
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Capital Glass Ltd.
Kawneer Company Canada.
Kawneer Company, Inc.
Metro Aluminum Products
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Renko Building Products
Renko Rubber
The DS Group
Thorn Services
Tiltco
Verrage Glass and Mirror
FIBERGLASS
Capital Glass Ltd.
Metro Aluminum Products
Renko Building Products
Renko Rubber
The DS Group
PVC/VINYL
Capital Glass Ltd.
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Fenestration Solutions
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
P.H. Tech Inc.
Pollard Windows Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Quanex Building Products
Renko Building Products
Renko Rubber
The DS Group
Tiltco
Vi-Lux Building Products
WOOD
Capital Glass Ltd.
Fenewood Limited
Pollard Windows Inc.
Renko Building Products
Renko Rubber
The DS Group
Tiltco
WINDOW STYLES
DOUBLE-HUNG
Advance Door Systems
Alumicor Ltd.
Caldwell
Capital Glass Ltd.
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Euro Vinyl
Everlast
Kawneer Company Canada.
Kawneer Company, Inc.
Metro Aluminum Products
P.H. Tech Inc.
Pollard Windows Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
SUPPLIERSBYCATEGORY
DRIVE-THROUGH
Alumicor Ltd.
Capital Glass Ltd.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
EXTRUSIONS
Alumicor Ltd.
Capital Glass Ltd.
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Metro Aluminum Products
The DS Group
FIRE RATED
Capital Glass Ltd.
Precision Glass Services Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Technical Glass Products
Thames Valley Building Products Ltd.
Tiltco
FIXED
Advance Door Systems
Alumicor Ltd.
Capital Glass Ltd.
Everlast
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
Kawneer Company Canada.
Kawneer Company, Inc.
Metro Aluminum Products
Pollard Windows Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Tiltco
HISTORIC RETROFIT
Capital Glass Ltd.
Fapim
Kawneer Company Canada.
Kawneer Company, Inc.
PROJECTED
Alumicor Ltd.
Caldwell
Fapim
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
Kawneer Company Canada.
Kawneer Company, Inc.
Metro Aluminum Products
ROUND/SHAPED
Capital Glass Ltd.
Everlast
Pollard Windows Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
The DS Group
Tiltco
SLIDING
Alumicor Ltd.
Capital Glass Ltd.
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Euro Vinyl Everlast
Fapim
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
Kawneer Company Canada.
Kawneer Company, Inc.
Pollard Windows Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
The DS Group Tiltco
SOLARIUMS
Metro Aluminum Products
Provincial Glass & Mirror
TILT-TURN
Euro Vinyl Fapim
Kawneer Company Canada.
Kawneer Company, Inc.
P.H. Tech Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Renko Building Products
Renko Rubber Tiltco
WINDOW CASEMENT
Advance Door Systems
Alumicor Ltd.
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Caldwell
Capital Glass Ltd.
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Euro Vinyl
Everlast Fapim
Hi-Tech Energy Windows
Kawneer Company Canada.
Kawneer Company, Inc.
Metro Aluminum Products
P.H. Tech Inc.
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Renko Building Products
Renko Rubber
The DS Group
WINDOW HARDWARE
Alumicor Ltd.
C.R. Laurence of Canada
Caldwell
Capital Glass Ltd.
Collins-Toker Agencies Ltd.
Fapim
IMSENT Inc.
Metro Aluminum Products
Provincial Glass & Mirror
Renko Rubber
The DS Group
Window Hardware Company
by FRANK FULTON
Frank Fulton is president of Fultech Fenestration Consulting. He has been in the industry for 30 years and can be reached via email at fultech.fc@gmail.com
Got certification?
Irecently received a communiqué from the Canadian Glass Association (CGA) stating that a group from the United States named The Green Advantage Environmental Certification Organization is in the process of putting together the “Green Advantage International Glazier Certification” program that they intend to promote throughout the U.S. and Canada. I’d never heard of this organization before and any time I hear the word “certification” the hair stands up on the back of my neck.
The Green Advantage group appears to already be firmly established in certifying professionals involved in the construction of green buildings. They state that “Green Advantage is committed to delivering exemplary green building certifications for and with construction personnel. The boards, staff, volunteers and interns, as well as the thousands of Green Advantage Certified Practitioners and Green Advantage Certified Associates, contribute to the organization’s continuing success.”
The glaziers certification program is just in its infancy. Green Advantage is only at the stage where they are soliciting experts and stakeholders from the construction, design, specification, research, green building, health and safety, security, insurance, disaster preparedness, regulatory, financial, and academic sectors to attend a meeting in Washington, D.C., in early December, to form a new certification board.
In addition, they are asking the industry in general to send them “relevant sources of information to develop a curtainwall installer certification applicable in the U.S. and Canada, such
Does the glazing industry in Canada need another body looking over its shoulder?
YOU BET YOUR GLASS
as PDF documents, links to webpages with white papers or published articles, training and job manuals, and other documents related to curtainwall installation best practices, model processes, curtainwall installer job descriptions, etc.,” as well as names and contact information for additional experts who might provide inputs. When starting with a blank page it helps to see how others have attacked the issue.
Now, the real question: Does the glazing industry in Canada need another body looking over its shoulder? It seems we already have no shortage of groups ensuring that our tradespeople are up to snuff.. The CSA administers the Fenestration Installation Technician (FIT) certification. Nationwide, there is the Red Seal Program. In Ontario, the Ontario College of Trades is “an industry-driven, professional regulatory body,” according to its website.
Jim Brady, president of the CGA, when asked his opinion on the need for another group involved in certifying window and curtainwall installers, offered, “While I personally think that education is a good thing, and that all of our tradespeople should be educated, I have to wonder what [Green Advantage’s] motive is.” In discussing the difference between the Green Advantage approach and what we already have in place, Brady noted that, “The difference between the Red Seal and the Green Advantage will be that the Green Advantage plans to have technical training with practical exams. The Red Seal is a 100- to 125-question multiple choice exam that is available to any candidate that can show they have X number of hours worked in the trade.”
When contacted for his comments, Grady O’Rear, president and CEO of Green Advantage, Inc. noted that “Green Advantage plans to pursue ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024 accreditation for the Curtainwall Installer Certification. In compliance with ANSI requirements, Green Advantage will not offer training in preparation for its exams. Training will be provided by other professional or academic organizations, independent from Green Advantage. The curtainwall installer certification will have both a written and performance exam.”
Considering the vast amount of work involved in getting an undertaking of this magnitude off the ground, I anticipate it will be a few years before the Green Advantage certification program takes effect. If you want to have some input in how it will affect you and your business in the future, now would be the time to get involved. •
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