Technical Resources at Your Fingertips
Explore our library of more than 80 Glass Technical Papers on glass and metal fabrication guidelines, installation best practices, and glass and glazing product applications. All documents are written by member volunteers participating in our committees.
Each document below contains a code. To interpret this, consider the final two digits after the hyphen to be the year of original publication. If there is a year in parenthesis, that is the year of most recent update since it's original release. For example, FM01-08 (2020) indicates this was the first [01] GTP produced by the Forming Committee [FM] in 2008 [08]. It's since been reviewed and updated in [2020].
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NGA's Glass Technical Papers by Topic
DG03-22: Thermal Bridging Considerations at Interface Conditions Design Guide
IN05-17 (2022): Overview of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for Glass and Glazing Systems
IN02-09 (2022): Bid Considerations for Contract Glazing Proposals
IN01-06 (2020): The Top 10 Items Commonly Missing from Fenestration System Shop Drawings
IN03-12: Key Elements of Fenestration System Shop Drawings
IN04-14 (2020): Safety Guidelines for Deglazing Structural Silicone
FB46-15 (2022): Assessment of the Weatherability & Durability of Decorative Glass
FB28-11 (2022): Assessing the Compatibility of Glazing Materials and Components
FB73-22: Types of Decorative Glass
FB54-17 (2022): Guidelines and Best Practices on how to Manage Color Variance of Decorative Glazing
FB47-15 (2021): Considerations When Installing Interior-Mounted Back-Painted Glass
FB40-14 (2021): Recyclability of Architectural Glass Products
FB19-08 (2020): Guidelines for Handling and Cleaning Decorative Glass
FB17-08 (2019): Glossary of Terms for Color and Appearance
FB44-14 (2019): Assessing the Durability of Decorative Glass
FB41-14 (2019): Design Considerations for Use of Sealants/Adhesives with Coated Glass Compatibility
FB42-14: Decorative Glass Strength Properties
FB53-17: Benefits of Decorative Glass in Daylighting Applications
FB55-17: LEED White Paper - Decorative
FB58-18: Understanding Reflective Distortion in Mirror Installations
FB67-20: Guidelines for How to View Decorative Glazing Products in Interior and Exterior Applications
FB68-20: Guidelines for Measuring Color of Decorative Glazing Materials in the Field
FB70-20: Best Practices for Installed Painted Decorative Glass
FB74-22: Alignment in U.S. Energy Conservation Codes - ASHRAE 90.1 and IECC
FB51-17 (2022): Building Envelope Commissioning
FB39-14 (2019): Glass Properties Pertaining to Photovoltaic Application
FB50-17: Building Energy Performance Criteria Terms
FB63-19: Products for Energy Applications
FM07-21: Flat Glass Environmental Transparency Documents
FB40-14 (2021): Recyclability of Architectural Glass
FB09-06 (2018): Suggested Procedures for Dealing with Broken Glass
FM01-08 (2020): Approximate Weight of Architectural Flat Glass
FM02-07 (2017): Flat Glass Industry Standards
FM02-09 (2020): Protecting Glass Against Weld Splatter
FM03-10 (2017): LEED® Recycled Content for Glass
FM04-12 (2019): Daylighting
FM05-12 (2018): Physical and Mechanical Properties of Typical Soda Lime Float Glass
FM06-20: General EPD Education
FB49-17 (2022): Performance Improvements of IGUs
FB15-07 (2022): Describing Architectural Glass
FB72-21: Introduction to Hybrid VIG Fabrication
FB27-11 (2015): Guidelines for Appearance of Insulating Glass Unit Edges in Commercial Applications
FB66-20: Introduction to Vacuum Insulating Glazing
TB 1601-95(14): Capillary Tubes - TB 1601-95(14) - joint with IGMA
TB 1250-19: PIB Primary Sealant - joint with IGMA
FB11-06 (2022): Marking and Labeling of Architectural Glass
FB04-03 (2021): Design Considerations for Laminated Glazing Applications
FB14-07 (2020): Glass Floors and Stairs
FB48-15 (2020): Effects of Moisture, Solvents and Other Substances on Laminated Glazing Edges
FB23-09 (2019): Approximate Weight of Interlayer Used in Laminated Architectural Flat Glass
FB07-05 (2019): Point Supported Glazing
FB24-09 (2019): Hurricane Product Substitution
FB37-12 (2019): Laminated Glass Use in Furniture
FB10-06 (2018): Skylights and Sloped Glazing are Not Walking Surfaces
FB32-11 (2018): Dynamic Glazing for High Performance Buildings
FB60-18: Understanding Reflected Solar Energy of Glazing Systems in Buildings
FB05-04 (2017): Emergency Egress Through Laminated Glazing Materials
FB33-11 (2017): Use of Laminated Glass in Glass Railing Systems
FB21-09 (2021): Installation Techniques Designed to Prolong the Life of Flat Glass Mirrors
FB38-14 (2021): The Recyclability and Reusability of Glass Products
FB06-05 (2019): Proper Procedures for Cleaning Flat Glass Mirrors
FB22-09 (2019): Proper Procedures for Fabrication of Flat Glass Mirrors
FB30-11 (2019): Proper Procedures for Receiving, Storage and Transportation of Flat Glass Mirrors
FB31-11 (2019): LEED White Paper - Mirror
DG01-21: Best Practices for Bird-Friendly Glazing Design Guide
FB16-07 (2022): Bullet Resistant Glazing
FB26-10 (2022): Detention Facility Glazing
FB71-21: School Security Glazing
FB43-14 (2020): Security Glazing
FB35-12 (2020): Bird-Friendly Glass Design Strategies
FB65-20: Glass for Personal Protective Barriers
FB36-12 (2019): Coastal Glazing and the Turtle Codes
FB61-19: Tornado Resistant Glazing: Standards and Performance Requirements
FB12-07 (2018): Blast Resistant Glazing
FB34-12 (2018): Screening Out UV Radiation with Laminated Glass
FB25-09 (2017): Performance Criteria for Glazing Subjected to Seismic Events
FB20-08 (2022): Iridescence Patterns in Heat-Treated Architectural Glass
FB01-00 (2020): Proper Procedures for Cleaning Architectural Glass Products
FB45-14 (2019): Recommended Applications for Heat-Treated Architectural Glass
FB62-19: Thermal Stress in Heat-Treated Spandrel Glass
FB02-02 (2018): Heat-Treated Glass Surfaces Are Different
FB03-03 (2018): Construction Site Protection and Maintenance of Architectural Glass
FB13-07 (2018): The Importance of Fabrication Prior to Heat-Treatment
FB59-18: Heat-treated Laminated Glass Exposed Edges
FB56-18: Heat Soaking Testing
FB57-18: One Optical Number Does Not Fit All
FB52-17: Guidelines for the Production of Heat-Treated Architectural Flat Glass
FB18-08 (2013): Methods for Measuring Distortion
DG021-21: Frameless Shower Enclosure Design Guide
FM01-08 (2020) Approximate Weight of Architectural Flat Glass
FB28-11 (2017) Assessing the Compatibility of Glazing Materials and Components
FB35-12 (2020) Bird-Friendly Glass Design Strategies
FB51-17 Building Envelope Commissioning
FB36-12 Coastal Glazing and the Turtle Codes
FB03-03 (2018) Construction Site Protection and Maintenance of Architectural Glass
FM04-12 (2019) Daylighting
FB15-07 (2016) Describing Architectural Glass Constructions
FB41-14 (2019) Design Considerations for Use of Sealants/Adhesives with Coated Glass
FB48-15 (2020) Effects of Moisture, Solvents and Other Substances on Laminated Glazing Edges
FB05-04 (2017) Emergency Egress through Laminated Glazing Materials
FB50-17 Energy Performance
FM02-07 (2017) Flat Glass Industry Standards
FB17-08 (2013) Glossary of Terms for Color and Appearance
FB54-17 Guidelines and Best Practices on how to Manage Color Variance of Decorative Glazing
FB27-11 (2015) Guidelines for the Appearance of Insulating Glass Unit Edges
TB-1601-95(14) Guidelines for Capillary Tubes
FB19-08 (2020) Guidelines for Handling and Cleaning Decorative Glass
FB02-02 (2018) Heat-Treated Glass Surfaces Are Different
FB59-18 Heat-treated Laminated Glass Exposed Edges
FB24-09 (2019) Hurricane Product Substitution
IN03-12 Key Elements of Fenestration System Shop Drawings
FM03-10 (2017) LEED® Recycled Content for Glass
FB11-06 (2020) Marking and Labeling of Architectural Laminated Glass
FB25-09 (2017) Performance Criteria for Glazing Subjected to Seismic Events
FB49-17 Performance Improvements in Insulating Glass Units
FB63-19 Products for Energy Applications
FB01-00 (2016) Proper Procedures for Cleaning Architectural Glass Products
FM02-09 (2020) Protecting Glass Against Weld Splatter
FB45-14 Recommended Applications for Heat-Treated Glass
FB40-14 Recyclability of Architectural Glass Products
FB38-14 The Reusability and Recyclability of Mirror Products
FB60-18 Understanding Reflected Solar Energy of Glazing Systems in Buildings
IN04-14 (2020) Safety Guidelines for Deglazing Structural Silicone
FB34-12 Screening Out Ultraviolet Radiation with Laminated Glass
FB10-06 (2012) Skylights and Sloped Glazing are Not Walking Surfaces
IN05-17 Overview of Building Information Modeling (BIM)
FB09-06 (2012) Suggested Procedures for Dealing with Broken Glass
Glossary of Architectural Glass & Glazing
From A to Z and every letter in between, this Glossary is an invaluable resource for industry veterans and new hires alike. Sorted in alphabetical order for easy reference, this glossary is the only comprehensive list of its kind covering 1,800 industry terms used in the industry.
ASTM Glass and Glazing Standards for the Building Industry
Did you know NGA members, the association and ASTM International worked collaboratively to curate a special set of ASTM standards and specifications specific to the glass and glazing industry? This compilation includes 91 standards and is updated regularly as existing standards are re-approved. At only $189, this is a highly-valuable investment for you and your company, made possible by NGA and its members.