SAFTI FIRST launches redesigned website
SAFTI FIRST, leading USA-manufacturer of advanced fire rated glass and framing systems, is pleased to announce the launch of its newly redesigned website, safeglassforschools.com.
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ProConnect Events
7 ProConnect events scheduled for 2024, including all-new 'AEC Giants'
SGC Horizon present 7 ProConnect events in 2024.
75 Top Building Products
75 top building products for 2023
From a bladeless rooftop wind energy system, to a troffer light fixture with built-in continuous visible light disinfection, innovation is plentiful in Building Design+Construction's annual 75 Top Products report.
Products and Materials
Top building products for August 2023
BD+C Editors break down 15 of the top building products this month, from frameless windscreens to smart fixture mount sensors.
Roofing and Fire Safety | Jeff Alexander | Sep 21, 2016
Metal roofing provides exceptional fire resistance
Buildings with great fire resistance will likely have lower insurance costs and be restricted by fewer codes, owing to the decreased risk.
Fire-Rated Products | Bill O'Keeffe | Aug 25, 2016
FAQ on fire rated glazing applications
Choosing the correct and code approved fire rated glazing product can be confusing, this FAQ can help.
Fire-Rated Products | Jul 21, 2016
D-Blaze® Fire Retardant Treated Wood (FRTW) Earns GREENGUARD Gold Certification
Fire Retardant Wood Treatment is first of its kind to earn GREENGUARD Gold Certification
Bill O'Keeffe | Jun 30, 2016
Don’t Get Caught in the 60-minute Trap
When it comes to fire rated glass, there is probably nothing more confusing than the 60-minute…
Jun 27, 2016
Fire-Rated Curtain Wall System Provides Stylish Fire Protection from the Outside In
Creating a sleek and aesthetically pleasing space, while also providing protection against the spread of fire between neighboring buildings, were key points in the development of LMN Architect’s 929 Office Tower in Bellevue, Washington.
Fire-Rated Products | Bill O'Keeffe | May 6, 2016
On New York City’s bulletin on lot line requirements – and how it applies everywhere else
Determining when fire rated requirements apply, the type of fire rated glazing allowed, how much fire rated glazing can be used, and what happens when sprinklers are installed are just some of the issues that designers have to wrestle with.
Fire-Rated Products | Apr 12, 2016
Safti First introduces Superlite II-XLB, the largest 2-hour fire resistive glazing for oversize and butt-glazed applications
BRISBANE, CA (April 8, 2016) – SAFTI FIRST, leading USA-manufacturer of fire rated glass and…
Fire-Rated Products | Mar 7, 2016
Fire Resistive Curtain Wall Helps Hospital Meet Fire and Seismic Requirements
SaftiFirst’s custom curtain wall complied with all the seismic requirements while still blending in seamlessly with building’s design
Bill O'Keeffe | Nov 24, 2015
Fire rated doors: standards, testing and glazing requirements
There are several safe and economical alternatives to traditional wired glass for 20-45 minute vision lites
Fire-Rated Products | Bill O'Keeffe | Oct 22, 2015
Made in the USA - America's Still the Place
We’ve found that sourcing products as local as possible maximizes the potential benefits to the American economy, which in turn benefits us.
