Keeping your family and assets safe
The Australian construction industry has faced significant changes to the way buildings are specified with-in cyclone regions. The need for impact resistant within the building envelope has been removed from the standards as of May 2013. Under the latest Australian Standard buildings require to be engineered to cope with cyclonic impact that create openings with in the building envelope. These openings allow for the internal pressure to build up to a point that the roof structure will NOT fail under the cyclonic load, however there will more than likely be major damage to the building with the combination of wind and rain. Your windows and doors are therefore designed to cope with the high wind land water loads. You then have the option to upgrade your products to be FULLY impact resistant. If want to protect your family and possessions we are able to be provided solutions that can provide a range of resistance levels.
Glass Co WA has been at the forefront of design and testing in conjunction with ALSPEC and Glasshape to bring to the market an affordable solution for the cyclonic regions of WA. After extensive testing around window systems to cope with cyclonic conditions a new suite of products has emerged and is now available from Glass Co WA.
Cyclones
Primarily affecting the Kimberley, North West and Central coastlines of Western Australia, and characterised by strong winds and large volumes of moisture, tropical cyclones place enormous stress on the building envelope. The use of windows and doors designed and manufactured to meet the highest pressure, impact and water performance requirements will minimise the possible damage that cyclones can cause. There are many ways and methods to supply products that are fit for purpose for either new builds or existing renovation projects.
LEVEL ONE - WIND - WATER - IMPACT RESISTANCE
The thinnest, lightest and strongest cyclone rated product
Specifically designed to resist excessive wind speeds and penetration from flying debris, Stormshield cyclonic glass is the ultimate certified debris impact resistant glazing solution. Available in multiple thicknesses and thermal variations the high impact laminate is able to withstand any event. Glass Co WA is proud to be the sole wholesale distributor of “Stormshield” CYCLONIC laminated glass within Western Australia making it available throughout our network of businesses throughout regional WA.
This glass is able to be installed in all of Glass Co’s CARINYA and ALSPEC window and door range for both new and existing homes. By installing compliant impact resistant glass you avoid any requirement of external screening and you are able to live with traditional screening systems that fit neatly into the range.
Glass Types available -:
Generation 1 - Compliant with old Australian Standard code AS1170.1-2002 (15 m/s). This option is a good alternative for a superior impact resistance compared with normal float and toughened glass.
Generation 2 - Complies with the current standard AS1170.1-2011 (36 m/s). This option gives you current compliance that is required for certain government and industry cyclonic buildings.