IGMA Releases Glazing Guidelines

(source: IGMA press release)

IGMA’s North American Glazing Guidelines For Sealed Insulating Glass Units for Commercial and Residential Use are advisory guidelines to assist in achieving long-term performance of sealed insulating glass units. These guidelines are intended for use by those who design, specify, manufacture and install insulating glass units and were written as a result of open discussions and review by the IGMA Glazing Guidelines Task Group. These guidelines have been developed in accordance with IGMA quality control and due process procedures to help assure their reasonableness. They reflect existing technology and are subject to periodic review and change.

These guidelines are provided as a service to the industry by IGMA, and reflect the collective experiences of insulating glass manufacturers, glass and glazing material suppliers, design engineers, industry consultants and persons and firms experienced in successful glazing techniques. Although not a specification, these guidelines should assist in the successful glazing and performance of sealed insulating glass units. They are not intended to exclude other possible glazing practices. These guidelines reflect those that have been associated over the years with successful field performance of sealed insulating glass units. Users are encouraged to seek professional advice for specific glazing applications, which differ from those detailed in these guidelines. Compliance with all local governing building codes is also required.

Topics covered in the publication are:

• 1.0 Introduction
• 2.0 Glass Types
• 3.0 Framing
• 4.0 Glazing Clearances
• 5.0 Setting Blocks
• 6.0 Spacer Shims
• 7.0 Glazing Materials
• 8.0 Glazing Systems
• 9.0 Receiving, Storage & Handling
• 10.0 Glass Protection & Cleaning
• 11.0 Glossary of Terms
• 12.0 Referenced Documents

Copies of this and other IGMA publications can be ordered by visiting the IGMA website or by contacting the office at 613-233-1510.