Technical Bulletins

 

Reflected Image Distortion in Architectural Glass  (V-TB-1-A)

This technical bulletin addresses the phenomenon of distortion in architectural glass.

The Glass Industry continues to raise the level of insulation in windows to meet the customer demand for energy efficiencies through the use of glass coatings that reflect radiant energy back to it’s source.

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Ceramic Frit Glass  (V-TB-2-B)

This technical bulletin addresses the limitations of ceramic frit.

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Pilkington Technical Bulletin - Protecting Flat Glass Surfaces 

This technical bulletin from Pilkington Architectural Glass addresses the protection of glass during shipment, storage and installation.

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GANA Technical Bulletin - Proper Procedures for Cleaning Architectural Glass Product

This technical bulletin from the Glass Association of North America (GANA) addresses the proper procedures for cleaning architectural glass. 

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Shape Catalogue (revised December 2006)

Shape Catalog Save money with this Shape Catalogue! You can avoid having to provide a template (and the $25 template charge) if you use this Shape Catalogue. Download this PDF and find the shape that matches your need. Mark your measurements directly onto your selected diagram (or supply your dimensions in AutoCad). It's simple and it'll save you time and money!

Download the Shape Catalog here 

 
Books/Pamphlets
Architect’s Guide To Glazing Selection by Jason F. McLennan
This user-friendly, 50-page booklet makes glazing understandable for just about anyone. 
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Quality Standard

Vitrum manufactures glass products that conform to ASTM standards at level Q3. The standards represent the expected performance of companies in the Industry using current technology. This document is a summary and quick reference guide of the applicable standards. Its intention is to provide customers suitable criteria and methods for inspection of Vitrum product to identify if a perceived fault with product is subject to rejection and return to Vitrum for credit.

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Glossary

ABORPTANCE
The ratio of radiant energy absorbed to total incident radiant energy in a glazing system.

ACOUSTICS
The science of sound and sound control.

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