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GFS vs Competition

PRODUCT GFS COMPETITION
SKYFLOOR WALKABLE SKYLIGHTS
ICC-ES Certified X
air and water infilitration testing X
AutoCAD and BIM files available X
Professional in-house drafting services X X
NFRC listed X
Florida Product Approval for hurricane and impact X
Energy Star rated X
U-value testing X
double- and triple-insulated units X double-insulated only
low-E glazing standard X X
24 fully tested anti-slip textures, including proprietary Seeded Organic® X
low-iron glass standard X
fully thermally broken frame X
33.04 mm triple-laminated structural floor panel standard X
Saflex® DG Structural interlayer standard X
snap-on EPDM setting gaskets X
adjustable top cap X
pre-engineered standard sizes X
patented integrated LED lighting channel X
patented mechanical glass-hold-down system X
weight-shifting stepped-frame assembly X
proprietary 6063-T6 fully independent, self-supported structural framing X
perimeter ceramic-back painting standard X
Argon or Krypton gas-filled insulated glass standard X
Quanex® Tri-Seal™ Super Spacer standard X
professional engineering calculations and state-specific sealed/stamped drawings X
patented internal gutter system X
GLASS FLOORING, BRIDGES, AND DECK SYSTEMS
Low-iron glass standard X
33.04 mm triple-laminated structural floor panel standard x
proprietary 6063-T6 fully independent, self-supported structural framing X
snap-on EPDM setting gaskets X
24 fully tested anti-slip textures, including proprietary Seeded Organic® X
pre-engineered standard and custom sizes X
AutoCAD and BIM files available X
Professional in-house drafting services X X
patented integrated LED lighting channel X
professional engineering calculations and state-specific sealed/stamped drawings X
GLASS STAIR, TREADS, AND LANDINGS
post-lamination polishing X
33.04 mm triple-laminated panels standard (custom thicknesses available) X X
embedded mechanical connections within the laminated-glass assembly X
stainless-steel fixturing hardware X
professional in-house drafting service X X
professional engineering calculations and state-specific sealed/stamped drawings X
AutoCAD and BIM files X
low-iron glass standard X
24 fully tested anti-slip textures, including proprietary Seeded Organic® X