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Research and development drives innovation in any industry, but it is especially critical when it comes to a life safety product like fire rated glass and framing. It ensures these products don't just meet the minimum requirements, but goes above and beyond in protecting people and property.

With today’s school designers tasked with creating secure facilities where children can thrive, manufacturers such as ourselves must respond in kind by providing innovative building products that they can use to create these safe and welcoming learning environments.

For homes and developments built near or in wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas and designated fire zones, fire rated glass fences introduce a remarkable innovation that seamlessly combines safety and aesthetics.

SAFTI FIRST® now offers laminated safety glass with SGCC Certifications. PVB, EVA and SGP Interlayers available for use in architectural, decorative and security glass applications.

In this Ask Tim episode, Tim Nass answers one of our industry’s most frequently asked questions, does SAFTI FIRST® offer a fire resistive floor? Yes! SAFTI FIRST® offers a fire-resistive glass floor up to 120 minutes. This glass floor can also be considered overhead glazing as it allows natural light to flow into spaces from...

In this Ask Tim episode, Tim Nass explains that before considering deluge sprinklers as a cost-saving alternative to fire resistive glazing used in 1 and 2 hour assemblies, there are some things architects and building owners should know. 1. Architects and building owners assume all costs and responsibilities when applying for AHJ approval.  The use of...