September 12, 2008—Bovard Studio Inc. Stained Glass announces that its Bovard Studio Stained Glass Company has developed exterior protective glazing systems designed for the preservation of stained glass windows and that have the systems have passed hurricane code tests designed to withstand 150 mph wind loads and large missile impact.
Testing was completed by the National Certified Testing Laboratories in accordance with ASTM E1996-02/06 and ASTM E1886-02/05 Test Methods, with 3/8″ Lexan XL-10 or with 7/16″ heat strengthened laminated glass consisting of two layers of 3/16″ heat strengthened glass laminated with .090 DuPont Sentry Glass Plus glazed in hurricane code tested frames.
These protective glazing systems incorporate Bovard Studio Stained Glass patent pending Precision Flow In Frame Venting System, complying with the National Preservation Center’s 1996 “Protective Glazing Study,” as required for the preservation of stained glass windows with exterior glazing.
Bovard Studio’s hurricane frame glazed with 3/8″ Lexan XL-10 or with 3/8″ heat strengthened laminated glass have been approved by the State of Florida Building Commission with the USA’s strictest hurricane codes, says the company.
The Bovard Studio Web site has more information, including links to sites that give test results.
