Glass Storefront Install & Engineering Challenges
New Project
Specs Require “Sealed Calculations” for storefronts. (That’s engineering!)
Most
manufacture Wind load charts DO NOT fully account for updated code
requirements.
In the past,
there were loopholes that allowed engineers more flexibility than the current ADM
2015 requirements on open shapes. This can
mislead glazing project managers costing more steel, higher engineering &
lost time.
Add to that,
the issue of Building Movement, which is required by delegated design to
consider.
As you know,
the impact of designing and installing a storefront wrong isn’t life
threatening, so a few people overlook the issues entirely. Preferring to bury their head in the sand. The result is minor system failures that may
cause water leaks or damage and sometimes require system replacement. At
worst, it’s a lawsuit.
At some
point, all the codes will catch up to the new standards. JEI Structural Engineering is ahead of the
learning curve, developing:
· Custom Wind Load Charts with lateral
buckling checks, according to code.
· Calculation and design methods that
reduce steel.
· Pre-Design assist that Anticipates
Building Movement at the storefront head.
At JEI, we
realize glazing contractors want: speed of service, high quality communication
and fair prices.
Get us in the
loop early and we’ll help spot potential obstacles and road blocks, freeing you
to deliver the caliber of services a tradesman can be proud of.
For a free
quote, send construction documents to Info@JEIstructural.com
or Call 816-505-0987
www.JEIstructural.com
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If you need a PE, please contact us to check updated licensing, certification and credentials.
Storefront design, storefront detail, storefront consulting, storefront drawing, and storefront drawings.
