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So you think you're safe? Part 3

So you think you're safe? Part 3

Glazing used as a smoke baffle Wow! Another pretty intense week. I don’t know about you, but for my part, between the training given at ÉTS for glass walls acting...

So you think you're safe? Part 3

Glazing used as a smoke baffle Wow! Another pretty intense week. I don’t know about you, but for my part, between the training given at ÉTS for glass walls acting...

And so you think you're safe? Part 2

And so you think you're safe? Part 2

Guardrail with baseshoe and Taper-Locs® (glass grips)  Really happy to see you again for this part 2 of the series “And so you think you’re safe?" This time, it wasn't...

And so you think you're safe? Part 2

Guardrail with baseshoe and Taper-Locs® (glass grips)  Really happy to see you again for this part 2 of the series “And so you think you’re safe?" This time, it wasn't...

You should better read this if you don’t want to put your family at risk.

You should better read this if you don’t want t...

So you think you are safe? (part 1) Recently, I’ve challenged myself to create a new post every week to try to help people to understand better how glass works...

You should better read this if you don’t want t...

So you think you are safe? (part 1) Recently, I’ve challenged myself to create a new post every week to try to help people to understand better how glass works...

The Pitfalls of Glass Thickness Charts for Wind Loads: An Analysis Based on Canadian Standards

The Pitfalls of Glass Thickness Charts for Wind...

Attention Canadian Door and Window Manufacturers! Many circulating glass thickness charts are not in line with Canadian standards. Let's consider the example below. According to the chart's supplier, the stated...

The Pitfalls of Glass Thickness Charts for Wind...

Attention Canadian Door and Window Manufacturers! Many circulating glass thickness charts are not in line with Canadian standards. Let's consider the example below. According to the chart's supplier, the stated...

Most specifications are wrong regarding Insulated Glass Units in Skylights. Here is why.

Most specifications are wrong regarding Insulat...

Skylights, the beautiful architectural features that invite natural light into our buildings, are more than just aesthetically pleasing designs. They are symbols of innovation, efficiency, and artistic brilliance. At the...

Most specifications are wrong regarding Insulat...

Skylights, the beautiful architectural features that invite natural light into our buildings, are more than just aesthetically pleasing designs. They are symbols of innovation, efficiency, and artistic brilliance. At the...

Demystifying the Use of Tempered Glass for Windows Acting as Guardrails and Infill Panels: A Comprehensive Guide

Demystifying the Use of Tempered Glass for Wind...

We often receive questions from clients about glass thickness and thermal treatment for windows that function as guards, as the CSA A500-16 standard and the NBC introduce a level of uncertainty...

Demystifying the Use of Tempered Glass for Wind...

We often receive questions from clients about glass thickness and thermal treatment for windows that function as guards, as the CSA A500-16 standard and the NBC introduce a level of uncertainty...