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CONFERENCE & EXHIBITS 2016

APRIL 20 · THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE

GLASS CANADA

Bursting at the seams

The growth of the 2016 show exceeded all expectations

by Patrick Flannery

Welcome to our digital wrap-up report on Top Glass 2016. Top Glass is Canada’s conference and trade event for the commercial glazing industry. It took place April 20 at the International Centre in Mississauga, Ont., and returns April 12, 2017, to the same location. Inside, you’ll find complete reports on what went on at the show including information on the products exhibited, the exclusive education sessions, the OGMA Awards of Excellence presentation and more. I hope you will find it useful in case you missed the show, or are trying to remember some of the things you saw and heard.

There’s no question we were victims of our own success this year. Attendance spiked up by more than half compared to the year before, even though the pre-registration numbers were about the same. The crowd overwhelmed our lecture theatre, which was about the same size as the year before. We were forced to open one side of the room in order to provide more seating, with the drawback of letting more ambient noise from the show floor into the area. The speakers were still audible, but you did need to concentrate past the buzz from the booths. We apologize to anyone who had trouble hearing, or who had to stand for the sessions. Plans are in place to at least double the amount of available seating for next year’s event, which will allow us to keep the lecture hall enclosed and quieter.

I want to personally thank the sponsors, exhibitors, association partners and presenters who make it possible for us to offer this excellent educational program and networking opportunity for free. You can find more information about them on page X. It always seems to be the same companies that are stepping up to offer their support for industry events like this. I think their willingness to invest in the success of everyone in this industry says something about them that goes beyond any marketing motive. I commend them to your attention next time you are looking for a trustworthy supplier. We’re already looking ahead to 2017. If you have suggestions for seminar topics, or feel you have valuable technical information to share with the industry yourself, please email me at pflannery@annexweb.com. If you’d like to exhibit or sponsor next year’s Top Glass, please contact Danielle Labrie at dlabrie@annexweb.com. With your help, maybe we can blow the doors off this thing again next year!com). Online attendee registration will open this fall.

HEARD ON THE SHOW FLOOR

Here are some of what the attendees had to say about Top Glass 2016.

“It was a wonderful session today. Very informative and interesting. It made me interested to learn more and to look for more opportunities in windows and glazing.”

- MAGID YOUSSEF, ARCHITECT

“Excellent show, very well promoted and organized and the attendance speaks for itself. We are very confident that we will see results and orders.”

- YOUSIF ABACHI, RPM

Top Glass gets raves

Venue overflows with architects, glass fabricators and glazing contractors

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Top Glass broke records on April 20 with 383 attendees, including a strong turnout of 150 architects, specifiers and building engineers. The four one-hour education sessions were standing-room only as attendees flooded in to appreciate the presentations, which were eligible for continuing education credits. Top Glass was supported by generous sponsorships from Gold Sponsors Alumicor and Tremco; Silver Sponsors Commdoor Aluminum and RPM Rollformed Metal Products; and livestream sponsor Sika Canada.

The huge increase in attendance created some challenges for show organizers. Plans are in place to significantly increase the size of the lecture hall for 2017 and to streamline the process for collecting information for issuing attendance certificates.

Many attendees approached show organizers to express their appreciation for the event. They pointed to the high quality of the educational content, the convenient, oneday format and the chance to speak to so many professionals from the glass industry in one place as major benefits. “Thank you for hosting this day,” said Magid Youssef of 4 Architecture. “The topics were really interesting and well presented. I wish there were more events like this.”

For the first time, Top Glass education seminars were livestreamed to an online audience across the country. Excerpts from the livestream broadcast will be made available for general viewing in the coming weeks.

Exhibitors were delighted with the turnout and the quality of the attendees. “Excellent show, very well promoted and organized and the attendance speaks for itself,” said Yousif Abachi, vice-president of operations for RPM Rollformed Metal Products. “We are very confident that we will see results and orders.”

The education sessions included seminars on vacuum insulating glass, IG unit failures, window wall challenges and laminar bonding of large format glass panels. Attendees also took in the Ontario Glass and Metal Association’s presentation of Awards of Excellence to TAGG Industries and Perkins and Will for outstanding projects they completed in 2015.

Top Glass 2017 will take place April 12, 2017, at the International Centre. Organizers are accepting booth reservations (contact Danielle Labrie at dlabrie@annexweb.com) and proposals for education sessions (contact Patrick Flannery at pflannery@annexweb. com). Online attendee registration will open this fall.

OGMA Awards for Excellence

The OGMA presents awards for outstanding glazing

Steve Dulong of TAGG Industries accepts the award for Excellence in Architectural Glass Execution for their work on Google’s Canadian headquarters in Kitchener, Ont.

The Ontario Glass and Metal Association presented its Awards of Excellence to two Ontario companies at the Top Glass trade conference on April 20. TAGG Industries won the award for Excellence in Architectural Glass Execution, and Perkins Plus Will won Excellence in Architectural Glass Design. TAGG won for its work on Google’s Canadian headquarters in Kitchener, Ont., and Perry Plus Will won for Mohawk College’s David Braley Athletic and Recreation Centre.

The award was judged by Adrian Phillips and Paul Marcoccia of CS&P Architects. Only OGMA members could nominate winners, but any Ontario architectural glass provider was eligible to win the awards.

About the Google headquarters, the judges said, “This project is a wonderful example of how curtainwall can be manipulated to create complex geometric forms which exude a high level of elegance – this can only be carried off successfully if the execution is of the highest level.”

Regarding the David Braley Centre, they noted, “The curtainwall in this project transcends merely being sculptural by having form effectively follow function and vice versa.”

On hand to accept their awards were Phil Fenech, a principal at Perkins Plus Will, and Steve Dulong, CEO of TAGG Industries.

The OGMA is accepting nominations for its 2017 Awards of Excellence, which will be presented at Top Glass on April 12, 2017. Members wishing to nominate an outstanding project should contact Lee Baker at lbaker@tremco.ca

Sessions overflow with interest

Next time, we’re going to need a bigger boat

The centrepiece of Top Glass was four exclusive education sessions presented by noted experts in the fields of architectural glass and building science. The sessions were eligible for structured learning credits at the Ontario Association of Architects, an each attendee received a Letter of Attendance confirming their participation. The education seminars were broadcast via online livestream to subscribers across the country, and attendees can receive a link to access the livestream recording. Access to individual session recordings is available for purchase for non-attendees at glasscanadamag.com.

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Top Glass returns April 12, 2017 to the International Centre in Mississauga, Ont. Free online registration opens this fall at topglasscanada.com. Follow @GlassCanadaMag and glasscanadamag.com for announcements and updates. pflannery@annexweb.com). Online attendee registration will open this fall.

“The show has really been incredible. The industry needs something like this.”

- STEVE GUSTERSON, ALUMICOR

enjoyed being there and had some good traffic. We already had one firm contact us the day after the show to add our new window to their specs.”

- VINCE PORCELLI, EVERLAST WINDOWS AND DOORS

With 130 more attendees than the 2015 edition, Top Glass was challenged to get everyone in to the lecture hall.

Energy efficient spandrel design

Forty-eight-year veteran of the glass industry, Bill Lingnell, introduced attendees to the technology behind vacuum insulating glass and updated them on the industry’s efforts to establish codes and standards for use of this emerging product. While not a new idea (Lingnell explained that the theory behind VIG has been around since the 19th century), advances in manufacturing automation and materials are now promising to make VIG a viable product in more applications. Lingnell explained the science behind the extreme insulating properties of VIG and outlined the fabrication process. He noted that IGMA has released guidelines for fabricators, but that no standard exists presently to guide building code officials.

Window wall:

Fundamental

flaws and smart solutions

Presenter: George Torok, building science specialist, Morrison Hershfield

George Torok has seen it all in 28 years of investigating building envelope failures and consulting on repairs, renovations and new construction. He brought concrete examples (with photos!) to the session, showing attendees how window wall needs to be designed and installed for maximum success, and illustrating the pitfalls of incorrect approaches.

The longevity equation: Common modes of failure in insulating glass units and what to do about them

Presenter: Brian Hubbs, managing principal and senior building science specialist, RDH Building Science

Brian Hubbs presented an extensive gallery of case studies examining insulating glass failures in building envelopes across the country and detailing lessons learned from their remediation. Attendees were impressed by Hubbs’ valuable insight into the sources and solutions for insulating glass failures that can cost building owners millions.

Laminar glass bonding: Advances in non-mechanical glass fixation

Pressed into service at the last minute, Collins and Eshesimua did yeoman’s work standing in for the originally scheduled presenter, Dr. Werner Wagner. They described Sika’s work in assisting fabricators to create very large monolithic glass panels for some of the highest profile projects on the continent. Key to their success has been new bonding and laminating technology that allows huge sheets of glass weighing tons to be fixed in place without profiles or point-supported hardware.

Presenter: Bill Lingnell, technical consultant, Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance

Presenters: Ian Collins, market field specialist, Sika Canada

TOPGLASSPRODUCTS

FIELD-FRIENDLY NSTALLATION

commdooraluminum.com • Booth 15

The Commdoor 8200 HP curtainwall system has been designed to meet new thermal performance requirements, such as SB 10.The initial series 8000 curtainwall utilized standard curtainwall design based on a thermal break between the back section neck and the pressure plate.The newest version, the 8200 HP series, now offers a dual polyamide thermal break which is capable of achieving the desired thermal performance.The system face width is 2 ½ inches with five back section depths available from four to 10 inches. Traditional caps and pressure plates are available along with structurally glazed versions offered in stock lengths up to 24

feet,two inches. Available in both traditional stick and split vertical mullion versions, the 8200 HP system provides greater flexibility to suit varying job site applications. It is designed for low- to mid-rise building designs and is desirable for its ease of shop fabrication and field-friendly installation. The 8200 HP series is designed to accept a variety of infills: glass and glazing up to 1 3/4 inches triple glazed along with Series 225 operable vents, 2000 series SSG vents or commercial doors including Series 4487 high-performance terrace doors. Most system profiles are in stock in either clear or bronze anodized finishes, with custom colours also available.

HUGE DEMAND

rpmroll.com • Booth 30

RPM Rollformed Metal Products has fabricated high-quality fenestration products at its Ontario manufacturing facility for nearly 30 years. Products include spacer, grill bar, Climatech spacer (warmedge), desiccant, corner keys and connectors. RPM’s spotlight product is the Climatech spacer (warmedge) one of the company’s busiest production lines for 2015 thanks in part to an IGMA TBC Classification. RPM

saw a staggering 300 per cent increase in demand from Canadian fabricators for Climatech. Climatech spacer features an electrolytic chrome-coated steel with perforated plastic to absorb desiccant. This thermally broken warmedge spacer is sought after and specified for both residential and commercial use.

FULL SEALING SYSTEM

tremcosealants.com • Booth 10

Tremco’s T3 Building Solutions System is designed as a foolproof method for window installation in commercial construction, taking the risk out of the highest risk connection on the building envelope.The T3 System provides a secure seal while accommodating projects with large variance in window type, size and geometry, as well as changes of plane with the bonding surface as with proud-sitting windows.T3 offers a continuous tie-in with the AVB system to ensure connectivity and compatibility throughout the building envelope.This includes not only window-to-wall transitions, but also curtainwall connections, control joints, building fasteners, penetrations and transitions such as roof-to-wall and foundation-to-wall.T3 can accommodate movement caused by thermal expansion and contraction, vertical displacement and lateral shear, as well as seismic conditions. Products include pre-compressed, self-expanding, flexible, polyurethane foam tapes, breathable flashing materials, mechanically fastened, engineered transition assemblies and single-component, gun-grade polyurethane foams. An economical choice for architects and building owners,T3 offers true peace of mind, addressing problems plaguing commercial construction the most: structural deterioration, occupant discomfort and energy loss. It also prevents mould and mildew growth caused by moisture infiltration, ensures a longer lifespan for weatherseals and helps reduce energy consumption.

KNOWS THE INDUSTRY

sunlife.ca • Booth 4

Yvonne Parker of Sun Life Financial worked for 27 years in the glass industry and knows the value of hiring and retaining top employees. Promoting a positive, productive work environment is often topof-mind for employers, but providing val-

ue-added services without increasing costs or stretching resources can be challenging. Sun Life Financial’s Workplace Solutions can help with a variety of financial services that complement the workplace plan at no cost to employers or employees. Financial education seminars are available to help employees achieve lifetime financial security.Topics include individual financial consulting, termination and retirement services and specialized services for executives. Even small business owners can provide benefits packages that can make a big difference to ownership and the employees without breaking the budget. Attractive benefits packages give employees incentive to join and stay with the company. Sun Life offers customized, affordable plans to meet the needs of business owners with three to 50 employees.

COMPACT AND VERSATILE

dorma.com • Booth 17

Dorma introduces MUTO Comfort, a new manual sliding door system. MUTO’s deceptively simple, clean design conceals a range of optional features that enhance ease of operation and convenience, including self-closing action, the Dormotion damping mechanism (Dorma SoftClose) and a door position status indicator. The versatile MUTO Comfort delivers multifaceted solutions. Suitable for glass, wood, and other types of door applications, MUTO supports doors weighing up

to 330 pounds. Easily installed and adjusted, with a removable front cover, MUTO offers unparalleled design in multiple finishes, including aluminum, a

TOPGLASSPRODUCTS

finish similar to satin stainless or over 200 custom RAL colours. MUTO is available in single- or double-panel, synchro, self-closing, and telescopic models. The system offers extraordinary convenience housed in a slim profile, impressing by virtue of its compact elegance and extensive functionality, creating a sliding door system with enhanced user-friendliness. Even tailored solutions come easily. The fully integrated MUTO Comfort offers a choice of models and optional functions, all controlled by mechanisms housed out of sight behind the compact header. The XL 120 SelfClosing model offers the convenience of power-free self-closing. A convenient option is the MUTO status indicator, which allows the door to be monitored from anywhere in the building. MUTO Comfort is particularly suitable for glass applications, but can be adapted for wood, metal, or other door material solutions.

AUTOMATED SEALANT APPLICATION

erdmanautomation.com • Booth 9

The Erdman structural/cap bead semi-automated sealant applicator for commercial glass is a semi-automated sealant application system that stand outs as a precise multitasker. Joystick control by the operator offers greater accuracy of sealant application due to increased visibility provided by cameras and monitors. This feature works especially well for larger curtainwall and multi-lite panels. Another groundbreaking feature is the ability to apply

either the structural sealant or the cap bead. In the past, the two different applications would have required two individual stations. Now consolidated into one streamlined system, the switch between applications requires minimal fuss; reducing waste in time, floor space and resources.

SEEKING PARTNERS

csgholding.com • Booth 34

Tianjin CSG Energy-Saving Glass Company, a subsidiary of China Southern Glass Group, is now the largest glass processing business in China. Its leading products are low-E coated glass and related products such as insulating glass, laminated glass, enameled glass and safety glass. In the last decade, the company has undertaken many national landmark projects in China, such as the Beijing Capital Airport T3 and China CCTV. Working with overseas curtainwall businesses, Tianjin has

provided glass products for projects all over the world, such as the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas and the CMA Tower in Saudi Arabia. In Canada, its very first project was the expansion of the Vancouver Exhibition Center in 2010. After the success of the Vancouver project and with the continued support of Canadian partners, Tianjin products have been installed in more and more projects across the western provinces, especially in British Columbia and Alberta. Tianjin is now looking for partners who would like to work with it as it expands into the eastern Canadian market. It offers quality, service and competitive pricing to add value to these partnerships.

TILT-TURN REVOLUTION

rehau.com • Booth 26

The Rehau System 4500 uPVC window and door design offers a unique product for large openings in both

residential and commercial markets. The tilt-turn is the dominant window style in Europe, now gaining popularity among discerning architects, designers and homeowners in North America.

The versatile window design is three windows in one: an inward opening casement in the turn position, a secure top-venting hopper in the tilt position and a tightly sealed picture window when closed. Matching System 4500 door designs allow for configuration into tilt-slide, bi-fold, and inward or outward opening single- and double-panel entry. These uPVC windows and doors not only far exceed aluminum on thermal performance, they can also meet the highest available structural standards. This system produces

some of North America’s highest performing window and door units due to its specific characteristics and benefits. Fusion-welded corners enhance structural strength and offer a cleaner finish. Dual overlapping compression seals resist air and water infiltration. Specific chambers on the main profiles (frames, sashes and mullions) can accommodate galvanized steel reinforcement. Insulated glass up to 1 3/8 inches thick achieves U-factors down to 0.18. The multi-point locking system increases security and ADA-compliant hardware solutions achieve disability design goals. Multiple chambers, compression seals, glazing and reinforcement abilities ensure STC’s in the low 40’s. Available in solid colours and wood-grain patterns, decorative foils applied to Rehau profiles are a durable and aesthetically appealing colour solution. This proven colour technology opens a world of design freedom to create stand-out designs.points of the system.

Single-Source Supplier of Comprehensive Glazing Systems

Structural Silicone Sealants, Gaskets, Tapes, Setting Blocks

Top Glass thanks our sponsors and industry partners

Gold Sponsor

Alumicor is a Canadian-based supplier of Architectural Aluminum building envelope products. Founded in 1959, today’s Alumicor drives innovation with products and manufacturing capabilities that effectively respond to the evolving needs of the architectural and building community. Alumicor has earned respect and recognition from this community for technical competence, responsiveness and integrity. With a commitment to sustainable design through the exclusive use of recycled aluminum, Alumicor is fully positioned to support green building projects and LEED eligibility.

Tremco has long been a market leader in the design, development and manufacturing of glazing products for use in commercial construction applications. Offering a complete line of glazing sealants and compatible gaskets, tapes, spacers and blocks, Tremco Glazing Solutions Group takes the guesswork out of glazing system design and assures the adhesion, weatherability and durability of the system. Tremco also provides compatible perimeter caulking, weatherproofing and transitions from the window and/or curtain wall system to the wall assembly.

Commdoor Aluminum (a member of the Toro Aluminum Group) was established in 1989 to serve the commercial and industrial demand of architectural aluminum products. Its head office and manufacturing plant is located in Woodbridge, Ont., north of Toronto. Commdoor Aluminum has developed a complete line of products to fulfill all building needs. In addition, custom profiles can be developed to suit any application.

RPM fabricates a full line of fenestration products that are used to certify client IG units with IGMA. RPM has helped many clients develop steel reinforcement that achieves a desired rating required for NAFS-08 compliance. The engineering team is happy to assist with the development of a unique channel for any requirements. In addition to steel, RPM also offers an aluminum rollformed product line. This includes aluminum cladding, laser-welded aluminum window spacers, Climatech warm edge spacer, muntin bars and screen frame profiles.

Silver Sponsor

Livestream Sponsor

TOPGLASSRECOGNITION

Sika Canada Inc. is a fully-owned subsidiary of the worldwide Sika Group. Established and headquartered in the province of Quebec since 1957, Sika Canada’s installations in Pointe-Claire, near Montreal, regroup the research and development, sales, administration, marketing, production activities and the main distribution center of the company. As a hub for Sika’s operations in Canada, the Pointe-Claire site operates under the dual certification, ISO 9001 for quality management systems and ISO 14001 for environmental management systems. With regional offices and production facilities located in Ontario (Mississauga and Cambridge) and in Alberta (Edmonton), Sika Canada Inc. employs over 230 people across the country. Sika Canada provides a full range of joint sealants and elastic bonding products to the glazing industry, as well as technical and support functions.

The purpose of the Canadian Glass Association is to represent and support the interests of the glass and related industries at the national level in matters of building codes, standards, legislation, and other industry-related matters. The CGA is the voice of its membership with allied domestic and foreign glass and related construction associations and to disseminates information from these associations to the membership. The association acts as the conduit for the flow and transfer of industry-important information on a national level, encouraging and promoting the use of national provincial glazing specifications manuals and other related provincial building codes. The CGA encourages and assists apprenticeship programs and other educational programs beneficial to the industry.

CSC (Construction Specifications Canada) is a national multi-disciplinary, non-profit association with chapters across Canada. CSC is committed to ongoing development and delivery of quality education programs, publications and services for the betterment of the construction community. To this end, CSC pursues the study of systems and procedures which will improve the co-ordination and dissemination of documentation relevant to the construction process. CSC seeks to enhance the quality of the design and management aspects of construction activity through programs of publication, education, professional development, and certification, believing that in so doing it can best contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the industry as a whole.

The Insulating Glass Manufacturers Alliance is the international standards development organization for the insulating glass industry. Its focus is on developing new technologies in the manufacturing of insulating glass units supported by new research, best practices and the development of codes and standards. IGMA’s industry publications, education programs, product certification programs and leading edge research provide valuable support to the industry.

Founded in 1990, the Ontario Glass and Metal Association’s mandate is to promote the interests and conserve the rights of those engaged in the manufacture, sale or installation of flat glass, architectural metal products, auto glass and related products. The OGMA promotes co-operation between its members and other groups within related industries, gathering information related to the industry and communicating such information to members of the association and other interested parties. The OGMA’s mission is to promote and develop an image of a responsible and valuable Canadian industry.

Association Partner