Daylighting Options Expand in Hurricane Regions with Pilkington Profilit™ Hurricane Channel Glass
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SNOQUALMIE, Wash., October 27, 2009 - For daylighting designs in hurricane regions, Technical Glass Products (TGP) introduces Pilkington Profilit™ Hurricane, the only tested and approved hurricane impact channel glass system in North America. Approved by Miami-Dade County and the state of Florida, Pilkington Profilit Hurricane provides protection for buildings against high winds and wind-borne debris, while allowing for the natural passage of light.
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Pilkington Profilit Hurricane is approved for 60 PSF design loads in channel glass lengths up to 10 feet. The system consists of dual glaze, vertically oriented, self-supporting, "U-shaped" cast glass channels with a polycarbonate laminate, and a thermally broken perimeter frame. The end result is a glazed wall that obscures vision, allows light to pass through and stands strong against high wind loads.
The channel glass is available in numerous colors, coatings and patterns - including textured and non-textured surfaces - to balance the admission of natural light with privacy.
About Technical Glass Products
Technical Glass Products (TGP) is your one source for fire-rated glass and framing systems, along with specialty architectural glass products. The company offers AIA-registered continuing education, project consultation, product specifications, CAD drawings and rapid-response quoting. For more information about TGP's products and services, call (800) 426-0279 or visit www.fireglass.com (fire-rated glass) or www.tgpamerica.com (architectural glass).
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