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Fire-Rated Products
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.
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.
Fire-Rated Products | Bill O'Keeffe | Jul 19, 2017
London fire shines spotlight on fire prevention, protection and education
As shocking as the Grenfell Tower fire was, it is not an isolated incident.
Fire-Rated Products | Jun 13, 2017
Fire resistive glass floors make a dramatic statement in Nashville’s historic neighborhood
SAFTI FIRST supplied a single glass unit comprised of non-slip rated Starphire tempered laminated Glass with 1/8” Non-Skid White Dots from Oldcastle insulated to custom SuperLite II-XL fire resistive glazing.
Fire-Rated Products | Bill O'Keeffe | Jun 13, 2017
Hidden risks and costs of using sprinklers as an alternate to 1-2 hour fire resistive glazing
The ASTM E-119 test is the most stringent and most difficult test to pass for all fire rated glazing assemblies.
Jun 5, 2017
Fire-rated frames deliver the natural look of wood
The TimberLine Series pairs a high-strength steel subframe with a wood-veneered metal cover cap to produce a slender fire-rated frame.
Apr 7, 2017
Fireframes TimberLine™ Series by TGP
Fireframes TimberLine™ Series fire-resistive frames pair a high-strength steel sub-frame with real-…
Fire-Rated Products | Bill O'Keeffe | Mar 22, 2017
Fire resistive glazing systems provide architects, owners and envelope consultants assurance of documented performance
It may look like a regular window, but these advanced fire resistive glazing systems are recognized in the code as transparent walls because of its ability to block smoke, flames and significantly limit the passage of dangerous radiant heat.
Feb 27, 2017
FireLite® Fire-rated Ceramic Glass from TGP
FireLite® Fire-rated Ceramic Glass from TGP
Clear & wireless fire-rated glass with fire ratings…
Nov 10, 2016
Fire-rated glazing replaces drywall partition to transform ‘almost unusable’ space into a ‘showstopper’
The space, which the firm hoped to use as a gathering place for employees and clients, had no access to daylight.
Fire-Rated Products | Bill O'Keeffe | Nov 10, 2016
Truly transparent: Fire resistive butt-glazed walls up to 2 hours
SuperLite II-XLM is a fire resistive multi-laminate glass product that meets ASTM E-119/UL 263/NFPA 251 and CAN/ULC S101 up to 2 hours.
Fire-Rated Products | Nov 3, 2016
Fire rated switchable glass provides privacy and fire protection at the University of Chicago Medical Center
The University of Chicago Hospital Group reached out to Bill Zientarski of Hi-Performance Glazing Solutions and SAFTI FIRST’s architectural representative in Illinois for a solution that combined vision, privacy and fire protection in one glazed unit.
