Laminated Architectural Glass for Effective Hurricane Protection

Laminated Architectural Glass can provide an effective response to the need to protect the building envelope during a hurricane. Hurricane-resistant laminating glass is a though, durable, high-performance glazing material that tests show can resist hurricane-force winds and wind-borne debris plus provide numerous benefits in addition to protection from winds and wind-borne debris such as safety, security, solar and sound control advantages.
With its unique characteristics and strength, laminated glass with PVB interlayers can help protect building occupants and contents against a hurricane, and at a distinct cost advantage over other methods. Equally important, laminated glass offers invisible, passive protection that eliminates the installation, storage and appearance drawbacks of conventional shutter systems.

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Dr. Gérard Savineau Dr. Solutia Europe S.A/N.V Dr. Gérard Savineau has been employed in corporate executive positions with Monsanto/Solutia Europe S.A. and USA continuously from September 1976 to the present time. He has been involved with Automot... Read more