Storm & Security

8 STORM & SECURITY PROTECTION / PEOPLE IN THE KNOW 2014 Panda Releases New Impact Line for Coastal Markets Panda Windows & Doors, Las Vegas, NV, introduced its new All-Aluminum Impact lift and slide windows at the AIA Florida annual convention in July. Designed to comply with stringent Florida Building Codes (TAS 201; TAS 202; and TAS 203) and U.S. building regulations from wind-borne debris areas outside the high velocity hurricane zone (HVHZ), the All-Aluminum Impact (IS.14) lift and slide features components that can endure large missile and hurricane impact, the company states. This system permits oversized panels to withstand Category 5 hurricanes, tropical storms, high winds and driving rain, while standing up to coastal concerns such as corrosion, humidity and salt, it adds. Testing simulations made on the pocketing Impact system by Architectural Testing resulted in structural loads at 100 psf, water infiltration at 20 psf, and air infiltration at 1.57 psf for the 10-foot tall and even taller 12-foot lift and slide systems. With these results, Panda can craft large-sized panels providing performance and weather protection, the company states. CGI Offers Sneak Peek at Manufacturing Process CGI Windows & Doors, a Miami, FL, manufacturer of hurricane impact resistant windows and doors, opens the curtain for an educational look inside the impact window manufacturing process with a new video located on CGI's YouTube channel. "The more you know, the better building product choices you can recommend as a dealer, or choose as a homeowner," said Tom Riscili, president and CEO of CGI Windows & Doors. "Our video spotlights both the manufacturing process and the resulting product, focusing on the features and benefits of choosing one of the best impact window options on the market. We're all about educating our audiences to make the most well-informed choices possible." The13-minute video spends time inside the manufacturing facility, showcasing the best practices used to construct both the aluminum lines and the new Targa by CGI vinyl window line. Following the manufacturing tour, video footage illustrates the strength and durability of the windows through the use of an air cannon. Concluding the video is an early look at the new CGI Windows & Doors showroom, open to dealers and the public. Switch Connects Shutters to Smoke Detectors Mangeney Controls, Inc., Albion, MI, has introduced Fire Sense, a dual purpose switch that operates motorized roll-down shutters and will interface with any smoke detector system. When the smoke detector detects smoke, Fire Sense will automatically raise the shutter to the open position, allowing firefighters and rescue workers to enter and allowing those inside to escape. "Motorized roll down shutters are designed to keep out strong winds and anything they might throw at your window and doors," says Bill Mangeney, Mangeney Controls' president. "That's great when it comes to a hurricane, but it can be a real safety hazard in the event of a fire. That's why we created Fire Sense." Fire Sense is manufactured in the United States and is subjected to comprehensive inspection and functional testing, the company states. R + T Asia 2015 Pre-registration Open Pre-registration is open for R + T Asia 2015 to be held in Shanghai, China, March 24 to 26, 2015. R + T Asia is a business-to-business international trade show held every March for roller shutters; doors and gates; and sun protection systems. Pre-registered visitors can claim a free entrance ticket in advance of the show that will allow direct access to the exhibit hall. The 2015 edition of R + T Asia will showcase hundreds of new products and technologies in roller shutters, drives, doors, gates and finished products. Wausau INvent Series Receives Miami-Dade NOA Wausau Window and Wall Systems® INvent™ -HP -XLT Series windows have received Florida's Miami-Dade County Notice of Acceptance (NOA), the company states. Along with hurricane impact-resistance, these windows provide energy performance and recycled content to meet builders' goals for sustainability and protection, it adds. INvent-HP-XLT Series fixed, awning and project-out casement window units meet ASTM E 1996 requirements for large "D" missile impact testing for Wind Zones 1 to 3 and "E" missile impact testing in Wind Zones 3 to 4 for essential facilities. These windows were tested in accordance with Dade County Building Code Compliance Office Protocol TAS 201-94, "Impact Test Procedures"; TAS 202-94, "Criteria for Testing Impact and Non-Impact Resistant Building Envelope Components Using Uniform Static Air Pressure"; and TAS 203-94, "Criteria for Testing Products Subject to Cyclic Wind Pressure Loading." IN/BOX continued

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