Who do you sell to ? We sell to manufacturers who have a need for a specific product to complement their existing product offering. We sell to window companies and glass and glazing contractors for project specific needs.
Do you sell direct to contractors ? Under certain circumstances. We do not compete with the manufacturers, window companies and glazing contractors that we sell to; however there are times that we sell to general contractors. Please contact Trident to find out if your company or project qualifies for direct sales. If we have a distributor near you we may refer you to them.
Do blast windows and doors provide hurricane protection ? No.
Although you will get some level of hurricane protection with blast tested products, impact and blast products are designed differently and to perform under different circumstances. The same is true for this question in reverse. If you need impact as well as blast, this should be specified.
Is there a difference in windows approved for High Velocity Hurricane Zones and windows approved for other areas ? YES
The windows approved for HVHZ generally can withstand higher wind loads, have a higher water resistence level, and would typically be an overall higher grade of window. The testing is more stringient than windows that may be approved for hurricane resistance for all areas other than HVHZ.
If I live outside of an HVHZ, should I install windows that are not HVHZ approved ? YES. Although that is up to the individual, our suggestion would be to install windows with the highest level of protection.
I own a store with window displays. What should I do to protect my products on display ? The best protection would come from a large missile impact rated storefront. Also, dont forget your entry doors. You should check with your insurance company to find out what discounts may be available to you.
Do you provide BLAST MITIGATION ALUMINUM WINDOWS ? Yes
Do your Blast Mitigation Aluminum Windows meet US Government Requirements for UFC 4-010-01..United Facilities Criteria (UFC) DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings GSA-TS01-2003..US General Services Administration (GSA) Test Protocol for Glazing and Window Systems Subject to Dynamic Overpressure Loadings ? YES We can provide a variety of blast protection levels. Our products have been arena blast tested; however some may be provided by calculations if required.
Where were your test performed for the arena blast testing ? Tests were performed at Hurricane Test Labs Facility in Texas.
Can you provide engineering stamps ? YES We can provide engineering stamps for all blast and hurricane impact protection projects.
Miami Dade County engineering approval is available.
What type of buildings would benefit from impact or blast windows ? Any building with exposure to threats from storms and severe weather or from theft, outside invasion by intruders, or terrorism.
I will suggest a few, but first you must determine your primary reason for added protection. Contact Trident and we will help you determine the best system for you. Depending on where you are located, you may be required by code to provide large missile impact protection. You may benefit from windows and doors that combine hrricane impact protection with blast mitigation. Any federal, county or state office building would benefit from protection systems but there are many private buildings that would also benefit. For example, stores with high value merchandise, law offices, bail bond offices, offices and stores with a low number of employees, and buildings in areas that are subject to crime. We recommend large missile impact windows and doors for all homes to provide protection from all threats.
Can you provide shop drawings on commercial projects ? YES. We can provide shop drawings on any project either commercial or residential. Please let us know you need this service when you send your quote request.
Can you provide export packing ? YES. We can provide export packing on any project, just let us know the country and any special packing requirements you may have when you send your quote request.
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