Curtain Wall

Innergy® Architectural Products from Deceuninck North America is a line of fiber-reinforced polymer parts custom designed for curtain wall systems, windows, doors, and storefront systems. Innergy AP components deliver unparalleled structural strength with very low conductivity for excellent thermal performance.

Innergy AP components are custom designed to fit into existing commercial fenestration hardware systems and come in a variety of options, including pressure plates, structural thermal struts, reinforcements and other curtain wall components. This eliminates the need for a complete redesign of existing curtain wall or storefront systems while bolstering their thermal performance. Innergy AP components possess the strength of aluminum but are much more thermally efficient. They impart 900 times more energy efficiency than aluminum, possess 100% flexural memory, exhibit zero creep under structural loads, and have a 7,500 Kilopounds per square inch (Kpsi) bending modulus.

Innergy AP pressure plates are fastened to the outside of mullions in a curtain wall system to hold the glass in place.

The rigid thermal reinforcements provide support and a thermal break for window and door systems and serve as an energy-efficient alternative to aluminum inserts.

Curtain wall components are customized solutions designed to meet the design, structural support requirements and energy efficiency of the building they are used for.

Zialoc Silicone Boot or Zialoc Silicone Strip, is a customizable sheet rubber that is used in curtain wall and window wall systems. This product is perfect for internal applications and acts as a barrier against air and water infiltration. This product was introduced by TBP Converting as an efficient way to span gaps between curtain wall openings and their adjacent air and vapor barrier systems. The product quickly found uses in many other scenarios such as test walls, curtain wall splices and general transition gaps.

USBP is proud to launch our new USAW700 aluminum frame window system tested to FEMA361-21 requirements in order to withstand the most violent weather conditions, including hurricanes and tornadoes. The window system can  provide simultaneous protection from blasts, forced entry and a protective ballistic rating of UL 752 Level 5. The system is designed to meet all of today's architectural requirements including a full 1-inch thermal break to ensure optimal levels of energy conservation. Come visit us at Booth 2611 to learn more!

Designed to provide a clean aesthetic with a narrow sightline, the T Series Entrance Systems offer unmatched design versatility and thermal performance. 

Energy codes for commercial entrances continue to become more stringent, and energy efficiency and versatility are key factors in architects’ choices for commercial entrances. For example, the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) moved to required U-factors from 0.77 to 0.63 in Zones 4 through 8.

The T Series Entrance Systems now exceed U-factor requirements for even the highest-performing buildings and can meet even the most stringent energy codes, while providing options that are sure to meet the desired aesthetic for each project.

The 25T(small)/35T(medium)/50T(wide) Entrance doors are thermally broken with a patented polyamide isobar technology for better thermal performance. The door corners are mechanically joined and welded to ensure that they are more than capable of withstanding today’s most demanding conditions. Custom entrances are available with options for glazing, mid rails, high bottom rails that will accommodate most custom hardware.

Technical details include: 

• 2-inch door leaf thickness;
• 10-inch bottom rails; 
• 7 options for mid-rails;
• 1-inch insulating glass unit (IGU) standard; up to 1-¼-inch  
• Mill-free transom kits;
• Thermally broken with patented 6/6 nylon polyamide glass fiber reinforced bars
• U-factor values as low as 0.43/0.45/0.48
• Door corners mechanically joined/welded together.

SuperClear® 45-HS-LI is the first and only patented, USA-made, non-wired, tint-free, monolithic, fire protective glazing product for all 45-minute doors, sidelites, transoms and openings. Listed and labeled by both UL and Intertek, SuperClear® 45-HS-LI is available in large sizes and meets NFPA 252/257 and UL 9/10C with hose stream and CPSC Cat. II Impact Safety without the need for films or laminates.

Available with fast lead times, SuperClear® 45-HS-LI has superior cost savings, durability, VLT, STC and OITC performance compared to expensive filmed and laminated ceramics used in the same 45-minute applications.

It is proudly USA-made and available with a lifetime warranty.

Only Starphire Ultra‑Clear® Glass by Vitro Architectural Glass allows views so brilliant, you’ll forget the glass is even there. For interiors, exteriors and heavy and safety glass applications in thicknesses up to ¾ inch, no low-iron glass consistently maintains its transparency, color fidelity and vivid beauty like Starphire® glass.

Acid-etch it. Backpaint it. Digitally print on it. The design options are endless. Whether you want to showcase intricate patterns, vibrant colors or no color at all, Starphire Ultra-Clear® low-iron glass is the ultimate blank slate — featuring 87% less green than ordinary “clear” glass and an azure blue edge you won’t find elsewhere. 

For more information, visit starphireglass.com.

Project Credits:

Project: Epic I
Location: Dallas, Texas
Products: Solarban® 90 Starphire® Glass, Solarban® 72 Glass
Architect: Perkins+Will
Glass Fabricator: Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope®
Glazing Contractor: Harmon
Photography: Tom Kessler

This UNILINK software product allows you to create production lists by means of parametric
models, like fire doors, sun protection, balustrades, conservatories... In fact all constructions (models)
that are made on a regular basis but with different parameters (like dimensions) can be created. The
possibilities of this software are almost unlimited since the models are based on an extremely powerful
scripting language. DXF Drawings can be made as well as parts lists.

Since the release, this software has been very successful and is used for many different applications.
This solution is very interesting for companies with a limited number of products.

UNILINK is an independent software platform for automation of production on CNC machines in the
industry for extruded aluminum, PVC or light steel profiles.

UNILINK’s first goal is to be a universal CAM environment to create in a very user-friendly way the
operations to be performed on CNC profile machining centers, completely independent of the different
machine brands.

Second there is a powerful production list editor to manage and edit all your production lists
and convert them to all machines of your choice.

UNILINK is a strong toolbox to manage all your automation tasks.

Over 1000 companies worldwide have put their trust in our software and enjoy everyday the smart and
powerful features to make their production automation a simple task.

The OMNI 1800 glazes at elevated heights using a telehandler or off-road forklift, and it can be used inside and outside a building envelope to allow for safe and efficient glazing of glass and windows weighing up to 1800 pounds. Also, it is easy to maintain and repair.

The machine has a fully integrated and independent power supply to drive electric actuators and vacuum pumps. Its Dual Vacuum System includes spring-loaded vacuum cups with 6 adjustable (2 x 16-inch and 4 x 12-inch cups) to deliver greater safety while handling glass.

The OMNI 1800 is operated with a convenient wireless remote (the machine is supplied with two wireless controls), which controls 6 degrees of precise movement for better managing precision glazing. Including, Vertical lift 12”, Forward Extension 12”, 100° Tilt Range (10° rear tilt, 90° tilt to horizontal), Side Shift 12”, 360° Rotation, 60° Side Pivot (30° Left – 30° Right).

Call Chip Olson on (301) 748-7127 to find out more.

Advantage Drafting is a drafting firm specializing in drafting services for commercial glass contractors. Guided by our 3 uniques: Convenience, Dependable and Consistent services, and Speed and Accuracy, we offer top-notch solutions that cater to your needs. Click here to learn more about our proven process, the Advantage Way.

With Advantage Drafting, you can trust that your projects are in capable hands, and we are fully committed to surpassing your expectations with every endeavor.

Our team takes pride in offering the following services:

• Shop Drawings: Our experienced drafters create detailed and accurate shop drawings that showcase the design, dimensions, and specifications of various commercial glass projects. We ensure that our shop drawings adhere to industry standards and help streamline the construction process through our extensive quality-control process.

• Product Submittal Packages: We prepare comprehensive product submittals that help contractors and architects evaluate and approve products with confidence.

If this interests you, click here to review some of our samples, and contact us today to experience the Advantage difference!