1. Did you know that the loads on canopies are often much greater, even twice as great, than the loads on roofs? Snow loads on the roof vary by location, but can be around 60 lbs per square foot. Therefore, loads can reach up to 120 lbs per square foot for some awnings due to snow being blown off the roof by the wind. 2. With such high loads, anchors are often a weak point. In most cases, 4 fixings (one at each corner) will not be sufficient. Depending on the size of the glazing and the loads, it is sometimes necessary to have 8 point fixings and sometimes even more . Make sure the fixings can handle the loads. 3. Also make sure that the fixing system (spider arm+omega) can take the movements and tolerances of the structure Spider arms should have fixed points (fixed holes), slotted/expanding points (oblongs) and free points (oversized). Note: These holes are only for expansion. Tolerances in the glass and structure should be addressed using a separate element (omega). 4. I've men...

We often receive questions from customers about the thickness and heat treatment of glass used in wall guardrails, as CSA A500-16 and the NBC (National Building Code) introduce a degree of uncertainty into the door and window industry. To address these concerns and help as many people as possible, we decided to create this short guide to clarify the subject and provide an overview of alternative glass options and their appropriate applications. Understanding Glass Requirements for Walls Used as Guards Should tempered glass be used for sealed units used as guardrails? Should only the inner pane be tempered? If we use tempered glass, can we use any thickness? These are some of the questions we frequently receive from our clients. In this article, we will discuss the different types of glass, their properties, and the factors to consider when choosing the appropriate glass for glazing used as guardrails or infill panels in guardrail conditions. First, let's define what constitutes a g...