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Products and Fastening Methods
The guide does not include cement-asbestos, mineral fiber-cement, and plastic roofing tiles.
Cast Stone (04435)
Discusses cast stone manufactured from portland cement, aggregates, and colors; includes surface finishing, texturing, coloring, aggregate exposure, methods of attachment, and accessories. It does not cover architectural precast concrete.
Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems (07240)
Concerns thermal insulation and finish systems applied to exterior walls, including insulation base material, reinforcing fabric, adhesives, base coat, finish coat, accessories, and fasteners. A discussion of field assembly, prefabrication, and erection of panelized components is also included.
Joint Fillers and Gaskets (07910)
Includes joint fillers, gaskets, and compression seals for exterior and interior moving and non-moving joints.
Sealants and Caulking (07920)
Discusses elastomeric and non-elastomeric sealants, non-skinning mastic sealants, bituminous sealants, and oil-based caulking compounds applied to exterior and interior moving and non-moving joints. This SpecGuide also includes primers, backup rod, and bond-breaker tape.
Ceramic Tile (09310)
Covers tile used in exterior and interior locations. Types of tile included are glazed or unglazed; nonvitreous, semivitreous, vitreous, or impervious; and ceramic tile in full mortar setting, or in thin-bed setting with dry-set or organic adhesive.
Additional SpecGUIDE Items
In addition, the following are covered in the new SpecGUIDE:
Caissons (02380)
Metal Fabrications (05500)
Sheet Membrane Waterproofing (07110)
Stainless Steel Doors and Frames (08130)
Excavating, Backfilling, and Compacting (02220)
Shotcrete (03361)
Traffic Topping (07570)
Wood Doors (08210)
Access Doors (08305)
Sliding Glass Doors (08311)
Operable Partitions (10650)
These documents may be ordered from CSI, 601 Madison Street, Alexandria, VA 22314-1791: (703) 684-0300.
Glass Blocks
Quality Glass Products since 1900
NUBIO
Clear or goldtone
AKTIS
Clear only
X-RIB
Clear only
CLEAR VIEW
Clear only
FORTRESS Security
The glass faces of this Glass Block are substantially thicker than normal Glass Blocks. Firearms tests in Europe showed this block to be bullet resistant. An excellent choice to deter vandalism or break-ins. The FORTRESS block has a hollow low pressure center, which gives it good insulation qualities.
FORTRESS
Clear only
Contact Information
For More Information, Contact: Glashaus, Inc.
P.O. Box 517, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 312-640-6910
Publication Information
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