Guard-Tite™ Translucent Curtainwall Systems
Guard-Tite™ is the next generation in translucent curtainwall and offers several outstanding design features that provide long-lasting benefits to building owners.
Our innovative Guard-Tite™ curtainwall system has been field-tested on nearly 10,000 successful installations across North America. The engineering concepts are based on real-world experience in some of the most demanding environments. Translucent panels offer high energy efficiency, exceptional strength, and glare-free daylighting.
Special Features
- Guard-Tite™ offers unsurpassed protection against water and air infiltration by using high-performance gasketing and long-lasting sealants.
- The Guard-Tite™ system holds panels in place without visible fasteners. The Guard-Tite™ design provides a snap and capture detail that provides rapid field installation and secure holding power for a clean, uncluttered sight line that improves aesthetics and tamper resistance.
- Guard-Tite™ exterior translucent glazing panels feature an Ultimate Series™ fiberglass face sheet that offers unmatched weather, fiberbloom and UV protection as well as the longest lasting service life – and best of all it does not require recoating to protect its appearance or maintain the warranty.
- Standard Guardian 275® panels have R-values up to 6.0, and insulation can also be reduced to increase light transmission.
- LEED® credit opportunities.
- Students benefit greatly from access to natural light - visit our LEED for Schools page for more information on the USGBC's LEED for Schools Green Building Rating System™ and how Major's daylighting solutions may apply.
- Guardian 275® curtainwall systems offer hurricane protection and have been approved for use in most Florida counties, the Texas Gulf Coast and 90% of the hurricane zones in North America.
- Guardian 275® panels can be configured to your specific blast protection requirements - and have been shown to meet or exceed anti-terrorism performance requirements specified by the Department of Defense and General Services Administration.
- Translucent Adapter Panel™ (TAP) allows Guardian 275® panels to fit into standard one-inch framing systems.It's a cost-effective way to introduce energy-saving translucent daylighting into older buildings.
- Trim Tones™, our unique system for concealing exterior fasteners, offers the ultimate in design flexibility - make your daylighting design blend into the background or jump out with a colorful, artistic touch.
- Spectra-Grid™ custom-colored translucent insulation creates visual impact. This colorful option is perfect for educational facilities wanting to show off their school colors, or as a cost-effective alternative to stained glass.
Guard-Tite™ Design Considerations and Specifications
- Wall panels normally run vertically with a 5'-0" maximum width. Standard wall panels are sized in 14'-0" lengths to facilitate installation.
- Standard Guard-Tite™ framing has a two-piece, snap and capture perimeter channel for cleaner and faster installation.
- Sheet color options include Crystal, White, Aqua, Ice Blue, Tan and Desert Rose.
- A thermal break is available (U=0.5) poured and debridged for improved performance in colder climates.
- Standard wall system designs are based on a 25 PSF wind load.
- Standard Guard-Tite™ wall systems are available in 2 3/4" thick panels. 4" 100mm Energy Panel (for enhanced thermal performance), 1 1/2" and 1" panels are also available.
- Classic grid layouts include in-line Shoji, staggered Shoji, and Tuckerman patterns, in sizes from 6"x6" up to 12"x24".
- Verti-Lite™ grid pattern also available for a unique look (vertical grid only with no cross pieces).
- Larger spans require double panels and smaller grid configurations. Consult the factory for your specific job.
Our standard configuration Guard-Tite™ products are available in a variety of colors and insulating values. As with all of our products, additional color choices are available, although certain combinations may be subject to material availability. For specific performance specifications, including ASTM test results and other tests, please refer to standard Guardian 275® translucent panel literature, or Major Industries' technical manual.
With three decades of experience building translucent curtain wall and skylights, Major Industries has an unparalleled commitment to customers, architects, and contractors. We've earned their trust through high levels of customer service, easy installation, engineering support, and a 97% service level. Guard-Tite™ curtainwall systems provide a cost-effective daylighting system with outstanding value. Our distinctive grid patterns add to the natural beauty and usability of your next building project.
To see how Major Industries' daylighting products can add numerous benefits to your next project, check out our downloadable Daylighting Design Guides or call Major Industries' expert customer service representatives to ask how Guard-Tite™ can change the way you and your customers look at translucent wall systems.