PRODUCTS
GLASS
See and Hear the Difference
Roos International Ltd. Inc., of Deerfield Beach, Fla., has expanded its product line with new Texturglas products that include a sound-absorption wall covering, a block liner and a specially formulated adhesive.
The Texturglas sound control system was designed specifically to meet new emerging code requirements for the school, hospitality and health care industries, as well as the expanding home theater market segment. Designed for both ceiling and wall applications, the system offers a paintable surface, sound absorption and reduction of outside noise.
In addition, Roos block liner was created as an alternative to skim coatings on walls and ceilings. The liner covers masonry, tile, knockdown texture, plaster, paneling, brick and block surfaces.
Info+ www.roosintl.com or call 800/888-2776.
FIRE-RATED GLAZING
Looks Like Wood, Feels Like Wood
SAFTI, a San Francisco-based manufacturer of fire-rated glass, has introduced its new series of wood-clad frame covers created by Eggers Industries.
The frame covers can be snapped onto the company’s GPX™ Snap-Together fire-rated aluminum frames after installation, and can be changed at any time to accommodate new tastes or design without compromising the protective integrity of the system. The Snap-Together frames are listed by ITS and UL for 45-, 60-, 90- and 120-minute applications and meet all the hose stream and temperature rise requirements of the national building codes. In addition, the company offers security frames that meet UL 752 (1995), Level 3, requirements for bullet-resistance and ASTM F 1592-01 impact test requirements, Grade 1, for sledgehammer attack resistance.
The new wood-clad frames are available in numerous species of decorative wood, including maple, cherry, oak, anigre and mahogany, as well as most architectural make-ups.
Info+ www.gpxframing.com or call 415/822-4222.
Too Hot to Handle
AluFlam and Vetrotech Saint-Gobain have partnered to create aluminum fire-rated doors and frames.
While aluminum is traditionally not used as a fire-resistant material, the new system features AluFlam’s patented, insulated aluminum technology and Vetrotech Saint-Gobain’s clear, fire-rated, laminated glass (SGG Swissflam/SGG Contraflam).
AluFlam says the system, originally developed in Europe, has completed fire testing for the North American market.
Info+ www.aluflam-usa.com or call 714/899-3990.
Seeing Clear
Pilkington has introduced to the United States its Pyrodur 20-200, a clear fire-protection glass designed to meet the needs of the 20-minute fire protection
market.
According to the company’s announcement, Pyrodur blocks approximately 90 percent of radiant heat and stays in place during a fire to protect against smoke, flames and hot gasses. It has been tested and approved for CPSC CAT II human impact safety. The product can be used for interior or exterior applications and is available in a thickness of 0.39 inches.
Info+ www.pilkington.com or call 419/478-0165.
CURTAINWALL
Unitized Unified
Wausau Window and Wall Systems® of Wausau, Wis., is now manufacturing the 7250 U-Wall unitized curtainwall system. According to the company, this pre-glazed system offers pronounced sight lines, operating vents and aluminum feature panels. In addition, Wausau claims that by spanning vertically from floor-to-floor, the 7250 U-Wall reduces dependence on field weatherseals and accommodates dynamic movements without placing undue stress on glass and sealants.
Info+ www.wausauwindow.com or call 877/678-2983.
WINDOWS
Will There Be Anything Else?
C.R. Laurence Co. Inc. (CRL) has announced that, due to expanded capabilities at its new 270,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Los Angeles, it is now manufacturing more customized versions of its full range of drive-thru and transaction windows and accessories.
According to CRL’s announcement, it has previously offered made-to-order sizes, finishes and glazing options, but now is able to create whole new versions of basic windows to address unique user needs.
In addition, the company has showcased its line of security transaction hardware in its full color transaction and security hardware catalog (TH04).
Info+ www.crlaurence.com or call 800/421-6144.
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