Storefront Framing

Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451/451T Framing System

Trifab® VersaGlaze® Framing system is built on the proven and successful Trifab® framing platform – with all the versatility its name implies. Designed for performance and unmatched fabrication flexibility, the Trifab® VersaGlaze® Framing System can be used on almost any project. Trifab® VersaGlaze® Framing system also offers pre-glaze option for the existing center set screw spline assembly application, available on non-thermal, thermal and ultra-thermal frame types. Pre-glaze units can be completely fabricated and glazed in the shop, minimizing job-site costs and enhancing field-installed quality.

  • 2″ (50.8mm) sightline
  • 4-1/2″ (114.3mm) depth
  • High-thermal performance
  • Front, center, back or multi-plane glass applications
  • Blast mitigation (451T), hurricane resistance
  • Structural silicone glazed (SSG) options, pre-glazed options
  • Test
  • Hurricane impact tested on shutter application only
  • 4-1/2″ (114.3) deep with a 2″ (50.8) sightline
  • Front, center, back or multi-plane glass applications
  • Flush glazed from either the inside or outside
  • Screw spline, shear block, stick or type-B fabrication
  • Screw spline pre-glaze option
  • SSG / weather seal option
  • Isolock® lanced and debridged thermal break option
  • Infill options up to 1-1/8″ (28.6) thickness
  • Anodized finishes in four choices
  • Painted finishes in standard and custom choices

Optional Features

  • Acoustical rating per AAMA 1801 and ASTM E 1425
  • Project specific U-factors (see Thermal Charts in Architectural Detail Manual)
  • Profit$Maker® plus die sets available

Pre-glaze option features*

  • Tested solution with installation instructions enables shop fabrication and reduces field labor
  • Vertical mullions with 1/4″ reveal provide uniform aesthetics
  • High-performance sill flashing and clip design reduce installation time
  • Composite end jamb allows for ease of installation of the last bay
  • Trifab® 451/451T/451UT Framing Systems provide the right thermal performance for your project
  • View our pre-glaze option flyer here

*For Trifab® 451/451T/451UT Framing System center set screw spline assembly applications only

Product Applications

  • Storefront, ribbon window or punched openings
  • Single span
  • Integrated entrance framing allowing Kawneer standard entrances or other specialty entrances to be incorporated
  • Kawneer windows are easily incorporated

Thermal Technology

Find out more here.

Blast Resistant

Find out more here.

Hurricane Resistant

Find out more here.

Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451/451T Framing System - Architectural Detail Manual
23 MB
Système de cadres TrifabMD VersaGlazeMD 451/451T - Manuel de détails architecturaux
23 MB
Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451/451T Framing System - Flyer
2 MB
Storefront Framing Product Selection Guide
Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451 Framing Systems Pre-Glaze Option Flyer
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Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451 Framing System - Product Green Guide
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Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451T Framing System - Product Green Guide
242 KB
Trifab® Framing Systems and Storefront Framing Systems - EPD
1 MB
Trifab® VersaGlaze® 450/451/451T and Trifab® 601T Framing Systems - DECLARE Label
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Trifab® VersaGlaze® 450/451 and Trifab® 601 Framing Systems
532 KB
Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451T and Trifab® 601T Framing Systems - MTS
483 KB
Finishes Brochure
5 MB
Finishes Information - Architectural Detail Manual
238 KB
Anodize Finishes - Color Chart
82 KB
Liquid Paint - Color Chart - Permadize®
1 MB
Liquid Paint - Color Chart - Permafluor®
350 KB
Powder Paint - Color Charts - Permacoat®
Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451 Framing System - English
Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451 Framing System - French
Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451 Framing System - Spanish US
Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451T Framing System - English
Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451T Framing System - French
Trifab® VersaGlaze® 451T Framing System - Spanish US

CENTER PLANE

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Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
Optional Framing Details (Outside Glazed) "Glass Stops Up"
Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Pre-Glazed Option Details - (Outside Glazed)
Pre-Glazed Option Details - (Outside Glazed) - "Glass Stops Up"
Pre-Glazed Option Details - (Inside Glazed)
Pre-Glazed Optional Vertical Details
Optional Vertical Mullions
Typical Corner Details
Head and Jamb Receptors
GLASSvent Window in Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
GLASSvent Window in Optional Framing Details (Outside Glazed) "Glass Stops Up"
GLASSvent Window in Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
8225TL Window in Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
8225TL Window in Optional Framing Details (Outside Glazed) "Glass Stops Up"
8225TL Window in Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Optional 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" Head, Horizontal and Sill Details
Optional Glazing Adaptors
Stool Trims, Brake Metal Adaptor and Splice Sleeve

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Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
Optional Framing Details (Outside Glazed "Glass Stops Up")
Optional Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Optional Vertical Mullions
Corners Details
Head and Jamb Receptors
GLASSvent Window in Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
GLASSvent Window in Optional Framing Details (Outside Glazed "Glass Stops Up")
GLASSvent Window in Optional Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
8225TL Window in Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
8225TL Window in Optional Framing Details (Outside Glazed "Glass Stops Up")
8225TL Window in Optional Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
4-1/2" x 4-1/2" Head, Horizontal & Sill Details
Optional Glazing Adaptors
Stool Trims, Brake Metal Adaptors and Splice Details

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Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed) - Std Receptor
Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed) - Lightweight Receptor
Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed) - Unequal Leg Head/Sill Receptor
Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed) - Std Receptor Stops Up
Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed) - LW Receptor Stops Up
Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed) - Std Receptor
Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed) - Lightweight Receptor
Optional Vertical Mullions - Standard Receptor
Optional Vertical Mullions - Lightweight Receptor
Typical Corner Details - Std Receptor
Typical Corner Details - Lightweight Receptor
GLASSvent Details with Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed) - Std Receptor
GLASSvent Details with Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed) - LW Receptor
GLASSvent Details with Typ. Framing (Outside Glazed) - Std Receptor Stops Up
GLASSvent Details with Typ. Framing (Outside Glazed) - LW Receptor Stops Up
GLASSvent Details with Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed) - Std Receptor
GLASSvent Details with Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed) - LW Receptor
8225TL Window Details with Typ. Framing Details (Outside Glazed) - Std Receptor
8225TL Window Details with Typ. Framing Details (Outside Glazed) - LW Receptor
8225TL Window Details with Typ. Framing (Outside Glazed) - Std Receptor Stops Up
8225TL Window Details with Typ. Framing (Outside Glazed) - LW Receptor Stops Up
8225TL Window Details with Typ. Framing Details (Inside Glazed) - Std Receptor
8225TL Window Details with Typ.Framing Details (Inside Glazed) - LW Receptor
Optional Glazing Adaptors
Stool Trims, Brake Metal Adaptor, Strap Anchors and Splice Sleeves

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Center Hung with COC
Offset Pivot/Butt Hung with Surface Closer
Offset Pivot/Butt Hung with SA COC
Center Hung with COC (Open Back Frame)
Offset Pivot/Butt Hung with Surface Closer (Open Back Frame)
Offset Pivot/Butt Hung with SA COC (Open Back Frame)

FRONT PLANE

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Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Expansion Mullions
Typical Corner Details
Head and Jamb Receptors
GLASSvent Window in Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
GLASSvent Window in Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
8225TL Window in Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
8225TL Window in Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Optional Glazing Adaptors
Stool Trims, Brake Metal Adaptor and Splice Sleeve

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Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Vertical Expansion Mullions
Typical Corners Details
Head and Jamb Receptors
GLASSvent Window in Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
GLASSvent Window in Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
8225TL Window in Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
8225TL Window in Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Optional Glazing Adaptors
Stool Trims, Brake Metal Adaptors and Splice Sleeves

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Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed) - Std Receptor
Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed) - Lightweight Receptor
Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed) - Std Receptor Stops Up
Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed) - Std Receptor
Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed) - Lightweight Receptor
Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed) - Std Receptor 2-color option
Typical Corner Details - Std Receptor
Typical Corner Details - Lightweight Receptor
GLASSvent Details with Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed) - Std Receptor
GLASSvent Details with Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed) - LW Receptor
GLASSvent Details with Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed) - Std Receptor Stops Up
GLASSvent Details with Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed) - Std Receptor
GLASSvent Details with Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed) - LW Receptor
8225TL Window Details with Typ. Framing Details (Outside Glazed) - Std Receptor
8225TL Window Details with Typ. Framing Details (Outside Glazed) - LW Receptor
8225TL Window Details with Typ. Framing Details (Outside Glazed) - Std Receptor Stops Up
8225TL Window Details with Typ. Framing Details (Inside Glazed) - Std Receptor
8225TL Window Details with Typ. Framing Details (Inside Glazed) - LW Receptor
Optional Glazing Adaptors
Stool Trims, Brake Metal Adaptor, Strap Anchors and Splice Sleeves

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Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
"2 Color Option" Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
"2 Color Option" Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
1/4" Infill Adaptor Details
Typical Corner Details
Stool Trims, Strap Anchors and Splice Sleeves

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Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Typical Framing Details "SSG" (Inside Glazed)
Typical Framing Details "Weatherseal" (Inside Glazed)
Typical Corner Details
Head and Jamb Receptors
Optional Glazing Adaptors
Stool Trims and Brake Metal Adaptor

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Center Hung with COC
Offset Pivot/Butt Hung with Surface Closer
Offset Pivot/Butt Hung with SA COC

BACK PLANE

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Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Expansion Mullions
Typical Corner Details
Head and Jamb Receptors
Optional Glazing Adaptors
Stool Trims, Brake Metal Adaptor and Splice Sleeve

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Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Expansion Mullions
Typical Corner Details
Head and Jamb Receptors
Optional Glazing Adaptors
Stool Trims, Brake Metal Adaptor and Splice Sleeve

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Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed) with "Standard Receptor"
Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed) with "Lightweight Receptor"
Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed) with "Standard Receptor"
Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed) with "Lightweight Receptor"
Typical Corner Details with "Standard Receptor"
Typical Corner Details with "Lightweight Receptor"
Optional Glazing Adaptors
Stool Trims, Brake Metal Adaptor, Strap Anchors and Splice Sleeves

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Center Hung with COC
Offset Pivot/Butt Hung with Surface Closer
Offset Pivot/Butt Hung with SA COC

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Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Expansion Mullions
Typical Corner Details
Head and Jamb Receptors
Optional Glazing Adaptors
Stool Trims, Brake Metal Adaptor and Splice Sleeve

MULTI- PLANE

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Transition Mullions

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Transition Mullion with "Standard Receptor"
Transition Mullion with "Lightweight Receptor"

MULTI-PLANE

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Transition Mullions

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Transition Mullions

HURRICANE IMPACT

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Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
Offset Pivot/Butt Hung with Surface Closer
Offset Pivot/Butt Hung with COC

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Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
Offset Pivot/Butt Hung with Surface Closer
Offset Pivot/Butt Hung with COC
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Curtain_Wall-Kawneer-Trifab_VG_451-SSF.rvt
Curtain_Wall-Kawneer-Trifab_VG_451T-SSB.rvt
Curtain_Wall-Kawneer-Trifab_VG_451T-SSC.rvt
Curtain_Wall-Kawneer-Trifab_VG_451T-SSF.rvt
Revit Details VG451-SSB.zip
Revit Details VG451-SSC.zip
Revit Details VG451-SSF.zip
Revit Details VG451T-SSB.zip
Revit Details VG451T-SSC.zip
Revit Details VG451T-SSF.zip

While most of our products are not hazardous in and amongst themselves, hazardous properties can develop when the product is altered through cutting, welding, and grinding.  Details on the specific hazards that can develop and the proper protective measures to use can be found in the SDSs.

Arconic’s SDS database provides PDF files of safety information on specific materials.  The SDS ID numbers (product code) and description for materials used in Kawneer products are listed below.

SDS # DESCRIPTION / TITLE
1405 – Kawneer Thermal Break Filled Extrusions
1385 – Kawneer Acrylic Paints
1386 – Kawneer Fluoropolymer Paints

1526 – Kawneer Bloomsburg Solvent Recovery Still Residuals

1387 – Painted Architectural Aluminum Extrusions
509 – Aluminum Extrusions, Anodized Aluminum Products

 

Search Arconic’s SDS database for safety information on specific materials.

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Warranty Disclaimer TBC

Project Warranty Cover Sheet (English)
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Project Warranty Cover Sheet (French-Canadian)
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Project Warranty Cover Sheet Sample (English)
139 KB
Project Warranty Cover Sheet Sample (French-Canadian)
140 KB
Material & Workmanship - English
185 KB
Material & Workmanship - French
190 KB
Material & Workmanship Sample (English)
203 KB
Material & Workmanship Sample (French Canadian)
212 KB
Anodized Finishes Warranty - English
523 KB
Anodized Finishes Warranty - French
517 KB
Anodized Finishes Sample (English)
529 KB
Anodized Finishes Sample (French Canadian)
524 KB
Painted Finishes Warranty - English
557 KB
Painted Finishes Warranty - French
538 KB
Painted Finishes Sample (English)
565 KB
Painted Finishes Sample (French Canadian)
550 KB
Insulating Glass Warranty - English
498 KB
Insulating Glass Warranty - French
499 KB
Insulating Glass Sample (English)
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Insulating Glass Sample (French Canadian)
504 KB
Laminated Glass Warranty - English
122 KB
Laminated Glass Warranty - French
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Laminated Glass Sample (English)
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Laminated Glass Sample (French Canadian)
128 KB
Corrective Field Repairs (English)
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Corrective Field Repairs (French-Canadian)
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