Major Industries, Wausau, Wis., announced that its Guardian 275 translucent curtainwall has been approved by the Florida Building Commission for use in the Florida construction industry (FL10280). To receive Florida approval, which encompasses most Florida counties, the curtainwall had to withstand a variety of missile impact, water, and air infiltration and pressure load tests. The curtainwall has a sandwich panel design and is made of high-performance materials.
Curtainwall Passes Florida Testing
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