Solutions résistantes aux ouragans

Nous élaborons, testons et fabriquons une large gamme de solutions résistantes aux ouragans pour garantir l’intégrité structurelle des bâtiments, améliorer les performances thermiques et protéger les occupants. En savoir plus sur nos solutions résistantes aux ouragans et sur leur conformité aux normes d’essai pour les débris transportés par le vent. Vous pouvez également consulter le vaste éventail de produits de notre portefeuille.

 

APPROBATION DES PRODUITS DE LA FLORIDE ET DU DEPT. D'ASSURANCE DU TEXAS D'ASSURANCE, DOCUMENTS D'ÉVALUATION

Dans le secteur de la construction, la protection des personnes et des biens contre les risques de blessures et de dommages causés par les ouragans est une exigence cruciale.

Une cause majeure de dommages matériels et de blessures est la pénétration de l’enveloppe du bâtiment par des débris portés par le vent, provoquée par un vent fort, une pluie incessante ou des changements de pression interne/externe. Nous avons un portefeuille complet de produits résistants aux ouragans qui non seulement résistent à l’effet des ouragans et des tempêtes, mais offrent aussi une sécurité accrue pendant toute l’année.

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Offre De Produits

Une liste croissante d’États de la côte Est et de la côte du Golfe du Mexique rend obligatoire l’utilisation de produits résistants aux ouragans dans les régions où des débris sont transportés par le vent. Nos produits répondent aux normes d’essai pour les débris transportés par le vent, telles que décrites dans les normes ASTM E 1886 et 1996, ainsi que dans les protocoles TAS 201, TAS 202 et TAS 203 du Florida Building Code (FBC). Les produits Kawneer résistants aux ouragans ont fait l’objet d’essais indépendants et ont reçu les homologations de produits de la Floride (FL #s) et du Texas Department of Insurance (TDI #s).

Chez Kawneer, nous fabriquons des entrées, des cadres de devanture, des murs-rideaux, des fenêtres et des portes de balcon résistants aux ouragans. En minimisant la vulnérabilité à la pénétration des débris transportés par le vent, nous réduisons la chaîne de destruction des ouragans et des tempêtes violentes. Grâce à des produits de qualité, à notre fiabilité, ainsi qu’à des décennies d’expérience, nous offrons la responsabilité d’une source unique, ce qui renforce la confiance des propriétaires de bâtiments.

Hurricane-Prone Regions
Areas vulnerable to hurricanes are the U.S. Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico coasts where the basic wind speed is greater than 90 mph and Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands and American Samoa.

Wind-Borne Debris Region
Areas within hurricane-prone regions within 1 mile (1.61 km) of the coastal mean high water line where the basic wind speed is 110 miles (48.4 m/s) per hour or greater; or where the basic wind speed is 120 miles (52.8 m/s) per hour or greater, or Hawaii.

 

Large missile impact tests simulating large wind-borne debris, such as tree limbs, sign posts and other large objects, are required for products such as entrances and storefronts installed up to 30 feet above grade.


Small missile impact tests simulating smaller wind-borne debris, such as roof gravel, are required for products installed more than 30 feet above grade, such as curtain wall, sliding doors and windows. Test requirements call for entire systems – glass, frames, sealants, locks and fasteners to resist wind-borne debris followed by severe pressure cycling.

Impact Test Video

    • Incorporates portions of the South Florida Building Code.
    • Requires wind-borne debris protection of glazed openings in buildings for all areas that fall within:
      • The 110 mph wind zone within one mile of the coast.
      • The 120 mph and above wind zone for all areas except the Florida Panhandle.
      • One mile of the coast for the Florida Panhandle.
    • Exterior glass products must be tested by an approved, independent testing laboratory.
    • Impact-resistant products must comply with ASTM E 1886 and ASTM E 1996, FBC Protocols TAS 201, TAS 202 and TAS 203.
    • For complete information on the Florida Building Code, visit their site.

For additional information on wind-borne debris protection, please refer to the following test standards, specifications and certifications:

    • ASTM E 1886 – Standard Test for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors and Storm Shutters Impacted by Missiles and Exposed to Cyclic Pressure Differentials.
    • ASTM E 1996 – Standard Specification for Performance of Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, Doors and Storm Shutters Impacted by Wind-Borne Debris in Hurricanes.
    • Miami-Dade County BCCO (Building Code Compliance Office) – Florida approved certifying agency.

Basic Wind Speed

    • Values are nominal design, 3-second gusts, wind-speeds in miles per hour (mph) at 33 feet (10 m) above ground for Exposure C category.
    • This map is accurate to the county. Local governments establish specific wind-speed/wind-borne debris lines using physical landmarks such as major roads, canals, rivers and shorelines.
    • Island and coastal areas outside the last contour shall use the last windspeed contour of the costal area.

Product Approval (FPA) Documents (rule 9B-72 for Statewide Approval).

Kawneer recommends that you contact your local glass fabricator for availability and proper selection/application of large missile and small missile impact glass types.

To get additional information regarding the glass types listed below, click on the hyperlinks under each glass type listing or the website listing at the top right hand side of this page.

Common Abbreviations

    • LMI = Large Missile Impact
    • SMI = Small Missile Impact
    • PVB = Polyvinyl Butyral

 

Glass Thickness Impact Type Description
HRG-2® by Viracon

Click here to visit the Viracon web site

5/8″ LMI 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard Lite
.050 Polyurethane Lamina
.080 Polycarbonate
.050 Polyurethane Lamina
1/4″ Heat Strengthened Inboard Lite
SAF-GLAS by Security Impact Glass

Click here to visit the Security Impact Glass, LLC web site

9/16″ LMI 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard Lite
.015 Aliphatic Urethane Lamina
.070 Polycarbonate
.050 Aliphatic Urethane Lamina
1/4″ Heat Strengthened Inboard Lite
STORMGUARD® by Viracon

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9/16″ LMI 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard Lite
.100 Solutia Saflex® HP (PVB)
1/4″ Heat Strengthened Inboard Lite
SENTRYGLAS® PLUS (SGP)

Click here to visit the DuPont safetyglass web site

9/16″ LMI 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard Lite
.090 DuPont Sentryglas® Plus (PVB)
1/4″ Heat Strengthened Inboard Lite
DUPONT BUTACITE® (.090 PVB)

Click here to visit the DuPont safetyglass web site

9/16″ LMI 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard Lite
.090 DuPont Butacite® (PVB)
1/4″ Heat Strengthened Inboard Lite
SOLUTIA SAFLEX®(.090 PVB)

Click here to visit Solutia’s Saflex® web site

9/16″ LMI 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard Lite
.090 Solutia Saflex (PVB)
1/4″ Heat Strengthened Inboard Lite
DUPONT BUTACITE® (.060 PVB)

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9/16″ SMI 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard Lite
.060 DuPont (PVB)
1/4″ Heat Strengthened Inboard Lite
SOLUTIA SAFLEX® (.060 PVB)

Click here to visit Solutia’s Saflex® web site

9/16″ SMI 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard Lite
.060 Solutia Saflex (PVB)
1/4″ Heat Strengthened Inboard Lite
SOLUTIA SAFLEX® (.030 PVB)

Click here to visit the Solutia’s Saflex® web site

1″ SMI 3/16″ Tempered Outboard/Exterior Lite
3/8″ Air Space
3/16″ Heat Strengthened Outboard/Interior Lite
.030 Solutia Saflex® (PVB)
3/16″ Heat Strengthened Inboard Lite
STORMGUARD® by Viracon

Click here to visit the Viracon web site

1-5/16″ LMI 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard/Exterior Lite
1/2″ Air Space
1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard/Interior Lite
.100 Solutia Saflex® HP (PVB)
1/4″ Heat Strengthened Inboard Lite
SOLUTIA SAFLEX® (.060 PVB)

Click here to visit the Solutia’s Saflex® web site

1-5/16″ SMI 1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard/Exterior Lite
1/2″ Air Space
1/4″ Heat Strengthened Outboard/Interior Lite
.060 Solutia Saflex® (PVB)
1/4″ Heat Strengthened Inboard Lite

 

Many Kawneer products have received Florida Product Approval Documents (FL) – (rule 9B-72 for Statewide Approval) and Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) product evaluation documents. As our rigorous product testing and development continues, will will continue to update our document list. Check back often for the newest documents.

The current listing and links to FPA and TDI documents can be found in the corresponding PDF file and links below.

LIST OF PRODUCT APPROVALS

PDF of product approval list (includes FPA & TDI)

WEBSITE LINKS WITH APPROVAL DOCUMENTS

Florida Product Approval – (FPA) FL#s

Texas Department of Insurance – TDI #s