Windows
Thermal Windows
Global Building Products offers the first thermal aluminum window designed specifically for the metal building industry. The Global thermal window features a thermal-break frame and insulated glass to provide the energy efficiencies needed for extreme temperature conditions. This thermal window is self-framing and self-flashing to simplify the installation process. Global offers the option of factory mounting the window in a preassembled steel subframe (framed opening) for added strength, rigidity, and installation benefits.
Specs for fixed
The 2500 Series window has a 2-1/2” frame depth. It is a C-Grade cost effective window system for commercial construction applications.
Styles
• Horizontal Sliding
• Fixed Picture
• Single Hung
• Projected (In & Out)
• Casement
Features
• Thermally broken frames
• Bronze or White polyester paint
• Bronze, White or Clear Anodized Finish
• Complete IG Glazing Options (tempered, tinted, Low E, argon, etc).
Specs for slider
The 2500 Series window has a 2-1/2” frame depth. It is a C-Grade cost effective window system for commercial construction applications.
Styles
• Horizontal Sliding
• Fixed Picture
• Single Hung
• Projected (In & Out)
• Casement
Features
• Thermally broken frames
• Bronze or White polyester paint
• Bronze, White or Clear Anodized Finish
• Complete IG Glazing Options (tempered, tinted, Low E, argon, etc).
Installation steps:
1. Stand up the window factory attached to a steel subframe system, or field install the window to a steel or wood framed opening with appropriate fasteners by others. Ensure the window frame itself is plumb and level. If a steel subframe system is used, follow the distributor’s instructions to anchor the window to the floor slab below and the building girt above.
2. Sheet the building. Cut the wall panels as tight as possible around the window. This is particularly important at the head where a small joint between the wall panel and the head fin is easier to seal. The attached drawing shows where the wall panel stops in relation to the jambs of the window – any closer and the installer will not be able to seal properly or snap on the jamb covers. The window Universal Head Fin is notched to allow the wall panel to slide into the window head fin when the window is installed on the flat of the wall panel. Notching of the wall panel may be required if the Universal Fins fall on the rib of the wall panel.
3. Place the wall panel manufacturer’s interior closure (by others) between the inside of the wall panel and the head fin at the top of the window, and the exterior foam closure between the outside of the wall panel and the exterior leg of the window sill. The foam closures control air infiltration, especially at the sill, and provide a caulk stop for the window sealant. At the ends of the window sill, provide sealant between the interior side of the foam closure and the exterior of the hinged flap and between the top of the foam closure and the bottom of the sill fin to prevent water from migrating under the window sill fin from each end.
4. Secure the window to the wall panel at the head and jambs with self tapping wall panel screws (by others). Use rubber washered TEKs or seal fastener heads accordingly. Screws are put in from the outside of the building. Screws at the head will also hold the foam wall panel closure in place. Screws at the jambs will minimize the gap to seal under the jamb fin covers.
5. Seal between the wall panel and the jamb fin before installing the jamb covers. This is particularly important at the sill corners. Without sealant here, water will end up behind the wall panel. The window system should be sealed such that it will not leak water before the jamb covers are installed.
6. Snap on the two jamb covers. These covers are designed to be very difficult to remove once installed, so make sure all jamb anchorage and sealing is complete before the covers are snapped on. If the window happens to fall on any part of the wall panel rib, the outboard leg of the cover can be cut down with a table saw, or peeled off with pliers or vise–grips. Caulking around the exterior of the jamb covers is optional. It should not be necessary if the sealing in step 5. above is done properly.
7. Caulk the full width of the wall panel across the top of the window. Water can not be permitted to get behind the wall panel at the head of the window or it may leak to the inside of the building.
8. Sealant must also be placed on the inside of the wall panel between the ends of the head fin and the wall panel, and sealant applied over the interior side of the wall panel corner notches cut in 2. above. This provides a secondary seal against the possibility of the head fin and head corners leaking.
Instructions in PDF
Global Building Products offers the first thermal aluminum window designed specifically for the metal building industry. The Global thermal window features a thermal-break frame and insulated glass to provide the energy efficiencies needed for extreme temperature conditions. This thermal window is self-framing and self-flashing to simplify the installation process. Global offers the option of factorymounting the window in a preassembled steel subframe (framed opening) for added strength, rigidity, and installation benefits.
Economical Self-Framing, Self-Flashing Windows for the Metal Building Industry. Horizontal Slider, Fixed Narrow Lite, and Single Hung
Available for:
• Regular Panel
• Arch. Panel
• 3/4” Rib Panel
• Masonry
• Steel or Wood Stud
Available for:
• Aluminum Frames
• Self Framing, Self Flashing for R and A Panels
• Self Flashing for Subframe or Framed Openings
• Insulating Glass using Warm Edge Technology
• Mill Finish & Bronze and White Paint Standard
• Stock and Custom Sizes Available
Installation steps:
1. Select the location for the window and cut out the wall panel to the required rough opening size. The table below gives the minimum rough opening dimensions. Note that the R Panel Fin and A Panel Fin are both designed to be installed only on the rib of the wall panel. The Straight Fin is designed to be installed only on the flat of the wall panel. Details 3 and 4 on the back show how the panel ribs must appear after the wall cutout is made (see Detail 8 for the straight fin).
2. Insert the jamb fin into the extruded groove on each side of the window by sliding the fin in from the top of the window. The jamb fin should end up flush with the top of the window head fin. Seal between the window head fin and the jamb fin. This seal prevents water that does get behind the wall panel from leaking behind the jamb fins.
3. The optional insulation retainers trim out the interior of the window at the top, bottom, and on both sides. The retainers hold the batt insulation against the window frame and are also handy as an extension of the window legs for attachment of interior finishes such as drywall and stools.
4. Install the four insulation retainers in the window first. The insulation retainers can be installed after the window is anchored to the wall panel, but it is easier if done before the window is put into the opening. Slide the flexible insulation retainers into the groove on the four interior sides of the window. Notch back the tongue of the retainer (the part that slides into the window groove) at least 1 ½” on both ends of either the horizontals or verticals. This lets the retainers overlap nicely at the four corners of the window.
5. Install the window from the inside of the building by setting the window sill over the bottom panel and rocking the window into the opening until the jamb fins make contact with the inside of the wall panel.
6. Raise the window up as high as possible in the wall panel opening before fastening. This provides a small joint to seal at the head.
7. Place the inside foam closure between the inside of the wall panel and the head fin at the top of the window and the outside foam closure between the outside of the wall panel and the exterior leg of the window sill. The foam closures control air infiltration, especially at the sill.
8. Secure the window to the wall panel on all four sides with self-tapping wall panel screws (by others). Screws are put in from the outside of the building on the window head and jambs and from the inside at the sill. The screws at the head and sill also hold the foam wall panel closures in place. Lift up the sill insulation retainer as required to apply the screws at the sill (see Detail 2 on the back page).
9. Caulk the full width of the wall panel across the top of the window. This seal is to prevent water leakage at the head. Sealant must also be applied from the exterior on both sides between the window jambs and the wall panel.
10. Attach the exterior jamb trim by snapping it into place. This trim must be installed before the jamb sealant in 9. cures.
Aluminum Frames
• Self Framing, Self Flashing for R and A Panels
• Self Flashing for Subframe or Framed Openings
• Insulating Glass using Warm Edge Technology
• Mill Finish & Bronze and White Paint Standard
• Stock and Custom Sizes Available
• Pre-assembled, Pre-hung & Pre-finished
• Premium Durable Powder Coated Finish
• Available in 3070, 4070, & 6070 sizes. Custom sizes available upon request
• 18 gauge door leaf, 16 gauge frame
• Available in white and bronze. Custom colors available upon request
• Locksets – Cylindrical and Mortise
• Exit devices with lever trim
• Door closers
• Latch guards, kick-plates, and crash chains
• Door lite kits with glass options
• Ball-bearing hinges with NRP
• Many others – Door viewers, push-pull plates, louvers, etc.
1. Uncrate the door unit. Lift the door unit and position it in the desired location under the girt with the outside edge of the threshold flush with the edge of the concrete. The extended header should be flush or up against the outside face of the girt. See Figure 1.
2. PLUMB AND, SQUARE & ALIGN THE DOOR UNIT. See Figure 4 for Critical Dimensions. Check gap between the top of the door leaf and the frame header. It must be consistent. Check to make sure the concrete floor under the door, frame and threshold is level – shim as needed. Do not separate threshold from the frame as it maintains proper spacing between frames.
3. With the door plumb and square, secure the header to the face of the girt with clamps or with self-drilling screws. These screws may be removed once the remaining installation steps are completed as they may interfere with the wall panel or drip cap installation.
4. Anchor the door unit to the floor through the base mounting clips using the (4) anchor bolts provided – (2) per side. See Figure 2.
5. Remove the screw(s) holding the top mounting clips and slide the clips up to the bottom of the wall girt. Reattach the clips to the door steel subframe (frame opening) and then secure the mounting clip up into the girt using the self-drilling screws provided. See Figure 3.
6. Anchor the threshold to the floor using the anchor bolts provided. Note: Caulking/Mastic underneath the entire threshold is recommended prior to securing the threshold to the floor to prevent future water infiltration/leaks. Caulk connection between door frame and threshold.
7. Adjust sweep if necessary to eliminate light leaks.
8. Once the Door System is completely installed, the wall panel installation may be completed.
Swing chart for Single and Double Doors
View PDF for details
- Cylindrical Lever Lockset
- Five-Knuckle Ball-Bearing Hinges
- Kerf Weather Seal
- Concealed Sweep
- Aluminum Threshold
- GLOBAL Standard Girt Clip
- Mortise Lockset
- 4700 Series Rim Exit Device
- 4500 Series Heavy Duty Rim Exit Device
- Mortise Exit Device
- Heavy Duty Door Closer
- Hold-Open Door Closer
- Thumbturn Deadbolt
- Latch Guard
- 8”x34” Kick Protection Plate
- Heavy Duty Crash Chain
- Small Format IC Core
- Cylindrical Electric Strike
- Exit Device Electric Strike
- Intermediate Girt Clip
- HD Girt Clip
The Global Preassembled Door is a premium product for the commercial construction industry. Global has unveiled the first and only powder-coated door system to the industry. The Global Preassembled Door has distinguished itself as the leader in quality, touting a robust 18 gauge door leaf with durable heavy-duty Grade 1 hardware. From initial fabrication to final assembly, the Global Preassembled Door sets itself apart from its competition in both performance and aesthetics.
• Horizontal Slider, Fixed, Project-in and Single Hung Configurations
• Thermal-Break Aluminum Frames
• Self-Framing/Flashing Design for Insulated Foam Panels for 2”, 2.5”, 3”, and 4”
• Insulated Glass-Clear and Tinted
• Bronze & White Kynar Painted Finish
• Stock Sizes for Immediate Shipment
• Custom Sizes, Finish and Glass Available
Illustrated Installation Instructions for Insulview Windows are in PDF
Use with Confidence:
• Horizontal slider, fixed project-in and single hung configurations• Arch. Panel
• Thermal-break aluminum frames
• Self-framing/flashing design for insulated foam panels for 2”, 2.5”, 3”, and 4”
It’s Your Choice:
• Insulated glass-clear and tinted
• Bronze Kynar painted finish
• Stock sizes for immediate shipment
• Custom sizes, finish and glass available
• Mill Finish & Bronze and White Paint Standard
• Stock and Custom Sizes Available
• Pre-assembled, Pre-hung & Pre-finished
• Available in 3070 and 6070. Custom sizes available upon request
• Bronze Anodized, Clear Anodized, and White Painted finishes
• Tempered Glass: Single or Insulated
• Frame can be prepped for steel, wood & masonry applications
• Push/Pull Hardware
• Grade 1 Door Closer
• Deadbolt with inside thumbturn and outside cylinder lock
• Packaged in heavy-duty wood crating for protection during shipping & handling
• All hardware included for complete installation
• Other available options include: sidelites & transoms, exit devices, 10” bottom rail, tinted and/or Low E glass
• Installation into Existing Opening
• Installation into Existing Opening Expansion Bolt for Masonry Application• Installation into Existing Opening
• Installation into Existing Opening TAPCON Fastener for Masonry Application
• Installation into Existing Opening Self-Drilling Fastener for Steel Framed Opening Application
• Installation into Existing Steel Opening Self-Drilling Fastener Thru Framed Opening into Aluminum Frame
• Installation into Existing Opening Wood Lag Bolt/Screw for Wood Framed Opening Application
Instructions in PDF
The Global Storefront Door System is completely pre-glazed, preassembled and pre-hung. The door, frame, glass and hardware are all installed in our factory-controlled environment so it’s completely ready for install when it hits the job site. This ground-breaking concept completely eliminates the builders’ need to contract a local glass shop.
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