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Explore our library of more than 80 Glass Technical Papers on glass and metal fabrication guidelines, installation best practices, and glass and glazing product applications. All documents are written by member volunteers participating in our committees.
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NGA's Glass Technical Papers by Topic
IN01-06 (2014): The Top 10 Items Commonly Missing from Fenestration System Shop Drawings
IN02-09: Bid Considerations for Contract Glazing Proposals
IN03-12: Key Elements of Fenestration System Shop Drawings
IN04-14: Safety Guidelines for Deglazing Structural Silicone
IN05-17: Overview of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Glass and Glazing Systems
FB19-08 (2015): Guidelines for Handling and Cleaning Decorative Glass
FB28-11 (2017): Assessing the Compatibility of Glazing Materials and Components
FB17-08 (2013): Glossary of Terms for Color and Appearance
FB40-14: Recyclability of Architectural Glass
FB44-14: Assessing the Durability of Decorative Glass
FB41-14: Design Considerations: Sealants/Adhesives with Coated Glass Compatibility
FB42-14: Decorative Glass Strength Properties
FB47-15: Durability & Testing of Decorative Interior Mounted Glass
FB46-15: Weatherability & Durability of Decorative Glass
FB53-17: Benefits of Decorative Glass in Daylighting Applications
FB54-17: Guidelines on how to Manage Color Variance of Decorative Glazing
FB55-17: LEED White Paper - Decorative
FB58-18: Understanding Reflective Distortion in Mirror Installations
FB39-14: Glass Properties Pertaining to Photovoltaic Application
FB50-17: Energy Performance
FB51-17: Building Envelope Commissioning
FB09-06 (2012): Suggested Procedures for Dealing with Broken Glass
FM01-08 (2015): Approximate Weight of Architectural Flat Glass
FM02-07 (2017): Flat Glass Industry Standards
FM02-09 (2015): Protecting Glass Against Weld Splatter
FM03-10 (2017): LEED® Recycled Content for Glass
FM04-12: Daylighting
FM05-12 (2018): Physical and Mechanical Properties
FB15-07 (2016): Describing Architectural Glass Constructions
FB27-11 (2015): Guidelines for Appearance of Insulating Glass Unit Edges in Commercial Applications
FB49-17: Performance Improvements of IGUs
TB 1601-95(14): Capillary Tubes - TB 1601-95(14) - joint with IGMA
TB 1250-19: PIB Primary Sealant - joint with IGMA
FB04-03 (2016): Design Considerations for Laminated Glazing Applications
FB05-04 (2017): Emergency Egress Through Laminated Glazing Materials
FB07-05 (2019): Point Supported Glazing
FB10-06 (2012): Skylights and Sloped Glazing are Not Walking Surfaces
FB11-06 (2014): Marking and Labeling of Architectural Laminated Glass
FB32-11 (2018): Dynamic Glazing for High Performance Buildings
FB14-07 (2013): Glass Floors and Stairs
FB24-09: Hurricane Product Substitution
FB23-09 (2014): Weight of Laminated Architectural Glass
FB33-11 (2017): Use of Laminated Glass in Glass Railing Systems
FB48-15: Effects of Moisture, Solvents and Other Substances on Laminated Glazing Edges
FB37-12: Laminated Glass Use in Furniture
FB60-18: Understanding Reflected Solar Energy of Glazing Systems in Buildings
FB06-05 (2012): Proper Procedures for Cleaning Flat Glass Mirrors
FB22-09 (2013): Proper Procedures for Fabrication of Flat Glass Mirrors
FB21-09 (2011): Installation Techniques Designed to Prolong the Life of Flat Glass Mirrors
FB30-11: Proper Procedures for Receiving, Storage and Transportation of Flat Glass Mirrors
FB31-11: LEED White Paper - Mirror
FB38-14: Green Aspects of Mirror
FB12-07 (2018): Blast Mitigating Glazing
FB16-07 (2017): Bullet Resistant Glazing
FB25-09 (2017): Performance Criteria for Glazing Subjected to Seismic Events
FB26-10 (2017): Detention Facility Glazing
FB34-12 (2018): Screening Out UV Radiation with Laminated Glass
FB35-12: Bird-Friendly Glass Design Strategies
FB36-12: Coastal Glazing and the Turtle Codes
FB43-14: Security Glazing in Schools
FB61-19: Tornado Resistant Glazing: Standards and Performance Requirements
FB01-00 (2016): Proper Procedures for Cleaning Architectural Glass Products
FB02-02 (2018): Heat-Treated Glass Surfaces Are Different
FB03-03 (2018): Construction Site Protection and Maintenance of Architectural Glass
FB13-07 (2018): The Importance of Fabrication Prior to Heat-Treatment
FB18-08 (2013): Methods for Measuring Distortion
FB20-08 (2017): Iridescence Patterns in Heat-Treated Architectural Glass
FB45-14: Recommended Applications for Heat-Treated Architectural Glass
FB52-17: Guidelines for the Production of Heat-Treated Architectural Flat Glass
FB56-18: Heat Soaking Testing
FB57-18: One Optical Number
FB59-18: Heat-treated Laminated Glass Exposed Edges
FB62-19: Thermal Stress in Heat-Treated Spandrel Applications
ASTM Glass and Glazing Standards for the Building Industry
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