Storefront Framing

Trifab® VersaGlaze® 450 Framing System 1-3/4″ sightline

Trifab® framing sets the standard for performance and fabrication flexibility. Select from four glazing applications, four fabrication methods and multiple infill choices. Consider SSG and weatherseal alternatives and your project takes an almost custom shape whether your architecture is traditional or modern and the building is new or retrofitted.

  • 1-3/4″ (44.5mm) sightline
  • 4-1/2″ (114.3mm) depth
  • Non-thermal performance
  • Front, center, back or multi-plane glass applications
  • Structural silicone glazed (SSG) options
  • Hurricane impact tested on shutter application only
  • Front, center, back or multi-plane glass applications
  • Flush glazed from either the inside or outside
  • Screw spline, shear block, stick or type-B fabrication
  • SSG/weatherseal option
  • 1/8″ (3.2mm), 1/4″ (6.4mm) or 3/8″ (9.5mm) infill options
  • Anodized finishes in four choices
  • Painted finishes in standard and custom choices
  • Profit$Maker® plus die sets available
  • Storefront, ribbon window or punched openings
  • Single span
  • Integrated entrance framing allowing Kawneer standard entrances or other specialty entrances to be incorporated
  • Kawneer windows easily incorporated

Thermal Technology

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Trifab® VersaGlaze® 450 Framing System - Architectural Detail Manual
13 MB
Système de cadres Trifab® VersaGlaze® 450 à ligne de vue de 1-3/4 po (44,5 mm) - Manuel de détails architecturaux
13 MB
Trifab® VersaGlaze® 450 Framing System - Flyer
2 MB
Storefront Framing Product Selection Guide
Trifab® VersaGlaze® 450 Framing System - Product Green Guide
172 KB
Trifab® Framing Systems and Storefront Framing Systems - EPD
1 MB
Trifab® VersaGlaze® 450/451/451T and Trifab® 601T Framing Systems - DECLARE Label
891 KB
Trifab® VersaGlaze® 450/451 and Trifab® 601 Framing Systems - MTS
532 KB
Finishes Brochure
5 MB
Finishes Information - Architectural Detail Manual
238 KB
Anodize Finishes - Color Chart
82 KB
Liquid Paint - Color Chart - Permadize®
1 MB
Liquid Paint - Color Chart - Permafluor®
350 KB
Powder Paint - Color Charts - Permacoat®
Trifab® VG 450 Framing System 1-3/4" sightline - English
Trifab® VG 450 Framing System 1-3/4" sightline - French
Trifab® VG 450 Framing System 1-3/4" sightline - Spanish US

CENTER PLANE

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Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
Framing Details (Outside Glazed) "Glass Stops Up"
Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Optional Vertical Mullions
Optional 4-1/2" Horizontal and Sidelite Bases
Corner Details
Head and Jamb Receptors
GLASSvent Wdw with Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
GLASSvent Wdw with Framing Details (Outside Glazed) "Glass Stops Up"
GLASSvent Wdw with Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Stool Trims, Brake Metal Adaptor and Splice Sleeve

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Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
Framing Details (Outside Glazed) "Glass Stops Up"
Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Optional 4-1/2" Horizontal and Sidelite Bases
Corner Details
Head and Jamb Receptors
GLASSvent Details with Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
GLASSvent Details with Framing Details (Outside Glazed) "Glass Stops Up"
GLASSvent Details with Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Stool Trims, Brake Metal Adaptor and Splice Sleeve

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Framing Details (Outside Glazed) with "Standard Receptor"
Framing Details (Outside Glazed) with "Lightweight Receptor"
Framing Details (Outside Glazed) "Glass Stops Up" with "Standard Receptor"
Framing Details (Outside Glazed) "Glass Stops Up" with "Lightweight Receptor"
Framing Details (Inside Glazed) with "Standard Receptor"
Framing Details (Inside Glazed) with "Lightweight Receptor"
Corner Details with "Standard Receptor"
Corner Details with "Lightweight Receptor"
GLASSvent with "Standard Receptor" Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
GLASSvent with "Lightweight Receptor" Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
GLASSvent with "Standard Receptor" Framing Details (Outside Glazed) "Glass Stops Up"
GLASSvent with "Lightweight Receptor" Framing Details (Outside Glazed) "Glass Stops Up"
GLASSvent with "Standard Receptor" Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
GLASSvent with "Lightweight Receptor" Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Stool Trims, Brake Metal Adaptor, Strap Anchors and Splice Sleeves

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Center Hung with Concealed Overhead Closer
Offset Pivot/Butt Hung with Surface Closer
Offset Pivot/Butt Hung with Concealed Overhead Closer
Center Hung with Concealed Overhead Closer (Open Back Frame)
Offset Pivot/Butt Hung with Surface Closer (Open Back Frame)
Offset Pivot/Butt Hung with Concealed Overhead Closer (Open Back Frame)

FRONT PLANE

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Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Typical Corner Details
Head and Jamb Receptors
GLASSvent Details with Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
GLASSvent Details with Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Stool Trims, Brake Metal Adaptor and Splice Sleeve

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Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Typical Corner Details
Head and Jamb Receptors
GLASSvent Details with Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
GLASSvent Details with Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Stool Trims, Brake Metal Adaptor and Splice Sleeve

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Framing Details (Outside Glazed) with "Standard Receptor"
Framing Details (Outside Glazed) with "Lightweight Receptor"
Framing Details (Inside Glazed) with "Standard Receptor"
Framing Details (Inside Glazed) with "Lightweight Receptor"
Framing Details "2 Color Option" (Inside Glazed) with "Standard Receptor and SSG Adapter option"
Corner Details with "Standard Receptor"
Corner Details with "Lightweight Receptor"
GLASSvent Details with "Standard Receptor" Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
GLASSvent Details with "Lightweight Receptor" Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
GLASSvent Details with "Standard Receptor" Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
GLASSvent Details with "Lightweight Receptor" Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Stool Trims, Brake Metal Adaptor, Strap Anchors and Splice Sleeves

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Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
"2 Color Option" Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
"2 Color Option" Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Typical Corner Details
Stool Trims, Strap Anchors and Splice Sleeves

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Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Typical Framing Details "SSG" (Inside Glazed)
Typical Framing Details "Weatherseal" (Inside Glazed)
Typical Corner Details
Head and Jamb Receptors
Stool Trims and Brake Metal Adaptor

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Center Hung with Concealed Overhead Closer
Offset Pivot/Butt Hung with Surface Closer
Offset Pivot/Butt Hung with Concealed Overhead Closer

BACK PLANE

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Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Typical Corner Details
Head and Jamb Receptors
Stool Trims, Brake Metal Adaptor and Splice Sleeve

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Typical Framing Details (Outside Glazed)
Typical Framing Details (Inside Glazed)
Typical Corner Details
Head and Jamb Receptors
Stool Trims, Brake Metal Adaptor and Splice Sleeve

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Framing Details (Outside Glazed) with "Standard Receptor"
Framing Details (Outside Glazed) with "Lightweight Receptor"
Framing Details (Inside Glazed) with "Standard Receptor"
Framing Details (Inside Glazed) with "Lightweight Receptor"
Corner Details with "Standard Receptor"
Corner Details with "Lightweight Receptor"
Stool Trims, Brake Metal Adaptor, Strap Anchors and Splice Sleeves

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Center Hung with Concealed Overhead Closer
Offset Pivot/Butt Hung with Surface Closer
Offset Pivot/Butt Hung with Concealed Overhead Closer

MULTI-PLANE

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Transition Mullions

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Transition Mullion with "Standard Receptor"
Transition Mullion with "Lightweight Receptor"
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While most of our products are not hazardous in and amongst themselves, hazardous properties can develop when the product is altered through cutting, welding, and grinding.  Details on the specific hazards that can develop and the proper protective measures to use can be found in the SDSs.

Arconic’s SDS database provides PDF files of safety information on specific materials.  The SDS ID numbers (product code) and description for materials used in Kawneer products are listed below.

SDS # DESCRIPTION / TITLE
1405 – Kawneer Thermal Break Filled Extrusions
1385 – Kawneer Acrylic Paints
1386 – Kawneer Fluoropolymer Paints

1526 – Kawneer Bloomsburg Solvent Recovery Still Residuals

1387 – Painted Architectural Aluminum Extrusions
509 – Aluminum Extrusions, Anodized Aluminum Products

 

Search Arconic’s SDS database for safety information on specific materials.

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Warranty Disclaimer TBC

Project Warranty Cover Sheet (English)
137 KB
Project Warranty Cover Sheet (French-Canadian)
137 KB
Project Warranty Cover Sheet Sample (English)
139 KB
Project Warranty Cover Sheet Sample (French-Canadian)
140 KB
Material & Workmanship - English
185 KB
Material & Workmanship - French
190 KB
Material & Workmanship Sample (English)
203 KB
Material & Workmanship Sample (French Canadian)
212 KB
Anodized Finishes Warranty - English
523 KB
Anodized Finishes Warranty - French
517 KB
Anodized Finishes Sample (English)
529 KB
Anodized Finishes Sample (French Canadian)
524 KB
Painted Finishes Warranty - English
557 KB
Painted Finishes Warranty - French
538 KB
Painted Finishes Sample (English)
565 KB
Painted Finishes Sample (French Canadian)
550 KB
Insulating Glass Warranty - English
498 KB
Insulating Glass Warranty - French
499 KB
Insulating Glass Sample (English)
502 KB
Insulating Glass Sample (French Canadian)
504 KB
Laminated Glass Warranty - English
122 KB
Laminated Glass Warranty - French
123 KB
Laminated Glass Sample (English)
126 KB
Laminated Glass Sample (French Canadian)
128 KB
Corrective Field Repairs (English)
154 KB
Corrective Field Repairs (French-Canadian)
152 KB