Characteristics

Saves on heating and cooling by reducing air-to-air heat transfer Offers increased personal comfort and aids in energy conservation Retards sound transmission Increases strength to withstand wind loads

Applications

Suitable for commercial and residential glazing. In dual-seal insulating glass units, the primary seal will be polyisobutylene (butyl).The secondary seal will be polysulfide or silicone For ail structural glazing applications, a secondary seal of silicone must be specified

Availability

Polysulfide and silicone for conventional glazing. Only silicone is available for structural glazing. Combinations vary and may use clear tinted, ceramic decorated or high-performance glass in annealed, heat-strengthened or laminated form. Low-E is available on the #2 or #3 surface of an insulating glass unit

Standard thicknesses range from I I mm (7/1 6") to 25mm (I") for commercial and residential use, and a maximum thickness of 33mm (15/1 6") in sloped-glazing applications. Other specific glass thicknesses may be available on request

Aluminum spacers bent or mechanically joined at the corners. Welded joints are available on request