Critical Reasons to Specify Insulating Glass
Sponsored by National Glass Association
This CE Center course is no longer eligible for receiving credits.
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The demand for energy savings, building occupancy safety and comfort have enabled the glass and glazing industry to bring many innovations to market. This course will cover the basic components of insulating glass and review some of the key performance attributes they provide.
The National Glass Association (NGA) is the largest trade association serving the architectural glass and metals industry. A technical and educational resource, NGA envisions a future in which glass is the material of choice to enhance spaces where people live, play, learn, and work.
Originally published in Mission Critical
Originally published in June 2019
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- List the primary components of an insulating glass construction or assembly
- Describe the purpose of a spacer in an insulating glass assembly
- Discuss how insulating glass provides enhanced levels of security and safety performance
- State two ways the acoustical performance of an insulating glass unit can be improved
