One of the most important considerations in selecting new and replacement building materials in southern New Jersey is their fire rating. This is especially true for glass panels. Fire-rated glass included in windows and other structures is designed to minimize the spread of flames and smoke in case of a fire. The rating assigned to a piece of glass correlates with the time that flames and smoke will eventually penetrate the material. When replacing glass, it is important to find and select the best fire rated glazing systems Wildwood NJ offers.
Construction
Fire-rated glass contains a special layer of material sandwiched between the outer glass panels. When heated by smoke and flames, the outer glass shatters while the inner layer expands and provides a barrier that repels heat. Depending on the glass panel’s rating, it will repel heat for as little as several minutes to several hours.
Fire Ratings
Glass panels typically fall into either thin or thick categories. Thin glass, up to 5/16” thick, usually has a fire rating of 20 to 90 minutes. Thick glass (or glass wall) ratings start at 45 minutes and limit at two hours. When adding new glass to any structure, it’s important that the rating(s) meet building codes and insurance requirements.
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