Requirements in the 2015 International Building Code shifted to laminated glass for safety, and this change prompted important installation questions. Devil’s Detail 14 describes laminated glass benefits and quality indicators, stiff interlayers and open edge durability, sealants and systems, top rail elimination, and windborne debris region requirements. Kuraray America, Inc., provided information for this Devil’s Detail. Trosifol® – part of the Kuraray Group – is a leading global producer of PVB and ionoplast interlayers for laminated safety glass applications in the architectural, automotive and photovoltaic industries.
Devil’s Detail 14: Laminated Glass Interlayers
The AGI Devil’s Details educational series of articles illustrates and describes common glazing challenges as a means to communicate best practices for the design and construction industry, not as a sole source for design guidance. AGI recommends design professionals consult with an AGI contractor regarding specific project challenges.