The National Glass Association has an extensive collection of educational resources for the glass and glazing industry available on their website. The resources below have been discounted for FHC customers. They are available as both printed and downloadable resources through the NGA website. Click on a thumbnail below to learn more.
Frameless Shower Enclosures
Design Guide
This Manual was created by the members of the National Glass Association to provide guidance and specific best practices for frameless shower enclosures. It is meant to educate and assist glass professionals on designing, measuring and installing safe, functional shower enclosures. The Manual also serves as a tool for the professional installer to point out potentially unsafe design to an end user.
Heavy Glass Door
Design Manual
This manual provides authoritative technical information to designers and offers suggestions for proper applications of heavy glass used in doors and entrances. The aim of this manual is to promote good design practices and adherence to appropriate structural standards in fully tempered and tempered laminated heavy glass storefronts and entrance design. Good design and adherence to standards serve as a benefit to the architect, glass fabricator, installing contractor, and most importantly, to the end users. The contents of this manual are for the design professional's use in review and final approval.
Glossary of Architectural
Glass & Glazing
From A to Z and every letter in between, NGA's Glossary of Architectural Glass & Glazing is an invaluable resource for industry veterans and new hires alike. Sorted in alphabetical order for easy reference, this glossary is the only comprehensive list of its kind covering 1,800 terms used in the architectural glass & glazing industry.
Years in the making, the Glossary was published and released in 2022 to commemorate the U.N. International Year of Glass.
Downloadable Materials are delivered electronically after purchase.
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