The ONE SIDE 2.0 wedge developed by SADEV allows assembly and adjustment from the accessible side of the SABCO glass railing. This eliminates the need for special equipment like scaffolding or lifts on projects where access is limited.  The wedges have been developed to increase the durability of the system while decreasing the installation time by 10 to 15% compared to other products on the markets. Only one person is needed to carry out the assembly.

Auto-Adjust System

• The AUTO-AJUST system optimizes the glass adjustment of + or – 15mm.
• 3 clamping screws on one side allow the adjustment of the glass plumbness and the tightening of the 2 sides of the profile.
• Safety screws: special anti-corrosion treatment (mechanical and corrosion resistance 2x better than stainless steel screws)
• 3 wedges required per 1m of profile. 1 box of 8 wedges for a 2.5m profile is provided.

Special-Lite’s SL-17 FRP/Aluminum Hybrid doors are engineered for strength, corrosion resistance and low maintenance. These doors have a closed-cell, thermal performing, poured-in-place, waterproof polyurethane foam core which bonds all components together to provide incredible strength and thermal insulation. FRP face sheets are locked in place by integral reglets in the aluminum door perimeter without separate screw-applied capping. The SpecLite 3 fiberglass facesheets prevents dents, scratches, stains and makes graffiti easy to clean.

Special-Lite doors in Canada

The SL-17 FRP/aluminum door is what many facilities in Capital Region uses. Special-Lite’s partner Ambico, prefers to supply and install the SL-17 because of its heavy-duty and lightweight construction which minimizes wear and tear on hardware and framing components. With these attributes and the corrosion resistance of the SL-17, Ambico does not receive call-backs to repair or replace damaged and corroded doors. Facility managers appreciate spending less time and money on maintaining doors. In addition, the SL-17 has a better thermal performance compared to conventional hollow metal doors. The door has performed exceptionally on third-party tests measuring heat loss and resistance to heat loss. The thermal performance when installed in thermally broken frame (no vision lite) is U-value 0.31, R-value 3.23.

National Research Council (NRC) Over 50 specialized laboratory, testing, and office buildings on their main campus in Ottawa.

City of Ottawa Glebe Parking Structure – SL-17FR fire rated doors.

Ottawa General Hospital – Mechanical Workshop

Special-Lite SL-17 pebble grain doors were first designed to offer a solution to the school market by offering a door that would have a long, maintenance-free life for tough applications. With the SpecLite 3 fiberglass facesheet, this door is great for environments prone to scratches, graffiti, and impact. Applications include schools, universities, hockey arenas, hospitals, community centers, public buildings, metro and train stations. parking garages and police stations. Available in 30, 45, 60 or 90 minute fire-ratings.

Sadev’s SABCO glass balustrade system was chosen by Epsylon to be used in IKEA’s new superstore in Quebec City.  The 340,000 sq.ft. store features a restaurant, a showroom, a market hall and a playroom for kids. The SABCO Orginal floor mounted balustrade system was installed on the front entrance open staircase and on the second floor.  As a proponent of constant innovation SADEV has developed a complete range of glass balustrade systems to meet the specific needs and requirements being encountered in today’s residential and commercial glass balustrade industry.  SADEV’s  SABCO balustrade system offers multiple installation options such as floor, lateral and cast-in-place.

Features on this project.

The weather is nice and summer is approaching. This year is especially important for us to spend our time outside with our family while keeping them safe.  Sadev’s INO adjustable spigots is an economical solution for swimming pool glass fencing. It has a minimalist design with a high resistance against corrosion. The patented wedge system offers a fast installation, allowing for glass adjustment + or – 15 mm at the top of the glass. Include a glass gate with hinges and latch for a complete pool barrier system.

Glass to Glass

Glass to Wall

180° Latch Glass to Glass

90° Latch Glass to Glass

Latch Glass to Wall

GBI Industries creates durable multi-function locksets for glass door applications. With many standard and custom options for function and lever design, these sleek lever sets can be adapted to meet any design aesthetic. These patch locks are built to last.  Their unique one-piece body design is much more robust than other patch locks that rely on pressure fitting or clamping.  GBI uses components that far exceed the ANSI Grade 1 cycle tests.

Glass Door Electric Strike

Colcom’s horizontal and vertical locks with magnetic latch are extremely silent and versatile. The latch is self-positioning which offers a firm closure without shaking. A feature of the this latch is that when locked, the handle remains free thus avoiding damage due to accidental forcing.  The material is aluminum and it is available in Colcom’s standard finishes.

• Magnetic latch mechanism. The lock just makes a “click”.  The door can close without needing to operate the handle.
• The latch is triggered when facing the magnetic strike plate. The door frame is not rubbed by the latch.
• The latch is invisible when the door is open because it remains inside the lock.
• Big tolerance when positioning the lock thanks to powerful magnets.
• Universal latch, so you don’t need to turn it around depending on the configurataion of the door.
• Accepts European cylinders.
• For glass thickness from 10mm to 12mm.

LOQ MAGNETIC

LOQ MAGNETIC is the horizontal lock for glass doors.  The slim shape enhances the design of glass doors.

Fluido+ 150 is the latest compact sliding system from Colcom for tempered glass doors. Stéphane Boutin of Verre Idéal Inc., verreideal.ca, in Quebec City chose to use the Fluido+ 150 because the system blends perfectly in this office environment. According to Stéphane it is  ”a quality system, easy to install”.  The mechanics of the system blends perfectly with modern design, allowing security, privacy and light. It is suitable for wall, ceiling and false ceiling installations. In the false ceiling version, the sliding mechanism is completely hidden. Fluido+ 150 features the new closing system, “Colcom Progressive Closing System” (CPCS), combining minimal design and maximum functionality. The accessory allows an automatic and gradual closing of the door. The integrated antishock system slows the movement of the door in the last section. It does not modify the door’s aesthetics because it is invisible from outside.  The system is easily and quickly installed in both commercial and residential environments. Expand the design possibilities by combining pivoting doors with sliding doors. The Fluido+ 150 can be mounted on wood doors as well. The finishes available are clear anodized aluminium, black anodized aluminium  and, imitation satin stainless steel.

FRP doors and frames are a great solution for openings that are susceptible to rust, corrosion and abuse. Since fiberglass cannot rust, corrode, split, chip or rot, these products are ideal for use in our Canadian environment as well as in locations that are heavily corrosive to steel doors and stainless steel doors.  When considering the benefits of using FRP doors and frames the question that always follows is the cost. The answer to that question means one thing to the new construction manager who is budgeting for the initial cost of the opening.  It means something else to the building owner who needs to consider the initial cost with the cost to own and maintain.  

Initial costs vs. Lifecycle costs

Entrances represent a small percentage of total construction cost, but a significant percentage of a facility’s annual operating budget. Facility managers can control their ongoing maintenance costs by specifying entrance components that reduce lifecycle costs. The total investment of an entrance extends beyond your initial cost. The life cycle cost equals the cost of the product, all the maintenance (painting, sanding, repairs), and deconstruction costs that are involved with an entrance. Some questions to consider when budgeting for an opening are:

• What is your hourly cost of labor?
• How much time do you spend repairing and patching door frames each year?
• How long does it take to remove your existing hollow metal door and frame? If the frame is grouted then it could take longer.
• How much time does it take your team to reinstall a door and frame?
• How often do you replace a hollow metal door?

In this example of an equipment room door in a car wash, a hollow metal door and frame was not the best choice for this application. Even though the initial cost was less expensive, this opening actually cost the building owner considerably more.

If the owner of this car wash had replaced his door and frame with steel ones after 20 years, it could have cost up to $13,725. And this without taking into account the maintenance costs. This example is extreme, I agree. When using steel doors and frames, rust and deterioration are inevitable. Special-Lite fiberglass doors and frames deliver unmatched performance in the toughest interior and exterior applications and stay new for years. Even suitable for environments that would destroy stainless steel doors.

AF-100 – Smooth Pultruded All-Fiberglass Door.

Hermetically sealed with no seams making it easy to clean and sterilize, the AF-100 is immune to moisture, corrosive gasses and liquids. Comes with a 6lb./cubic foot closed cell form core that is impact resistant.  Lifetime warranty against corrosion. For environments that need a door sealed from abuse, corrosive surroundings, moisture and harsh chemicals.  Applications include wastewater treatment plants, food processing plants, pharmaceutical labratories, locker rooms, grow houses, swimming pools, shower areas, aquatic parks, pump houses, cafeterias and kitchens.

For environments that need a door sealed from abuse, corrosive surroundings, moisture and harsh chemicals. When FRP edges are needed to enhance corrosion resistant qualities. Lifetime warranty against corrosion. With the added benefit of SpecLite 3, this door is great for environments prone to scratches, graffiti, and impact. Applications include daycare centers, veterinary offices, kennels, hospitals, zoo maintenance facilities, swimming pools, shower areas, aquatic parks, pump houses, tunnel service doors, electrical stations and rear entrances on school doors. Available in 20, 45, 60 or 90 minute fire-ratings.

AF-217 All-Fiberglass Door with SpecLite3

In the lastest National Standard of Canada regarding Safety glazing, CAN/CGSB-12.1-2017, traditional wired glass is not considered a safety-glazing material.  It does not pass the impact-safety standards and cannot be used in areas of human impact.  However, wired glass is allowed if an adhesive backed film or an applied organic coating is applied to one or both surfaces of the glass. According to CAN/CGSB-12.1-2017;

4.3 Organic-coated glazings

Glazing assemblies consisting of a lite of glass covered on one or both surfaces with either: 1) an adhesive-applied organic film or sheeting, or 2) an applied organic coating. When broken, numerous cracks appear, but the glass fragments may adhere to the organic coating. Examples of glazings that can be organically coated include wire glass, glass-ceramic, annealed glass, fully tempered glass, chemically strengthened glass, heat strengthened glass and mirror glazings.

Most wired glass applications are also fire-rated which MUST be certified and labeled. If it does not have a label then it is not legal.  Protect3™ Safety Glass from Glassopolis provides FIRE and SAFETY protection and meets the testing standards of CGSB 12.1 -2017 and ANSI Z97.1.  It’s an economical glazing solution for high traffic areas requiring fire-rated glazing. It’s perfect for schools, hospitals, institutions and commercial projects. For areas where a clear aesthetic is required, Glassopolis offers Pyran Platinum F and Pyran Platinum L, fire-rated/impact-safety ceramic glazing.

P35E is the first aluminium frame system available on the market which can accommodate glass thicknesses ranging from 8 mm to 21,52 mm. It is suitable for office and residential applications. It makes it possible to easily and aesthetically divide interior spaces while allowing natural light to pass through.  Its format and minimalist design make the installation of glass walls quick. It is perfectly combinable with the profiles for glass partitioning P20E and P25E, as well as with locks and hinges from Colcom. NEW STRIQE is supplied in 5.8 meter lengths, in the following finishes: natural anodized aluminium, imitation satin stainless steel, black anodized aluminium. Quick and easy installation with height and depth adjustment.

Features:

• Gaskets universally interchangeable.

• 3D hinge adjustment.

• Blind hinge mounting.

• Seamless integration with P20E & P25E.

• Guaranteed straight corners.

• Seamless integration of a big selection of Colcom hinges and locks.

LOCKS

HINGES