Butt-glazed, fire-rated glass systems combine fire-rated glass wall panels aligned end-to-end and connected with silicone sealant within a fire-rated perimeter frame. The solutions combine visual continuity and customizable frames, often with slim profiles, for a clean, modern aesthetic. With input from local resource, McGrory Glass, Devil’s Detail 32 provides details about how butt-glazed, fire-rated solutions can meet aesthetic and performance goals with faster lead times and lower cost than other systems.
Devil’s Detail 32: Butt-Glazed Fire-Rated Solutions
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.