The Flat Glass Marketing Association, Glass Tempering Association, and members of the Laminators Safety Glass Association consolidated to form the Glass Association of North America. We are proud to offer some of the glass industry's most used publications.

 

GANA Glazing Manual (2004)
The GANA Glazing Manual is recognized as the definitive source in the glass and glazing field.  This manual includes complete information about primary and fabricated glass products, quality standards, design considerations, general and specific glazing guidelines and glazing in hazardous locations.  Formerly published by the Flat Glass Marketing Association (FGMA), this manual is frequently referred to as the "industry bible."   The 2004 Edition of the Glazing Manual is now available in both hard copy and CD-ROM format. Order your copies today.

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Members           $25.00 (Hardcopy)
Members           $25.00 (CD)
Members           $45.00 (Hardcopy & CD)

Non-Members    $35.00 (Hardcopy)
Non-Members    $35.00 (CD)
Non-Members    $65.00 (Hardcopy & CD)

 

 

 


 

GANA Project Managers Reference Manual (2005)
The GANA Project Managers Reference Manual provides procedural guide references that begin with the estimating and contract processes, the establishment of the project team, and continue through installation and project close-out. The GANA Building Envelope Contractors Division developed this manual based on many years’ experience in the industry. Emphasis is placed on finishing a quality project that adheres to industry standards. The 2005 edition is the inaugural version of this manual.

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Members         $35.00 (Hard Copy or CD)
Members         $65.00 (Hard Copy & CD)

Non-Members   $70.00 (Hard Copy or CD)
Non-Members $135.00 (Hard Copy & CD)

 

 

 


 

FGMA Sealant Manual (1990)
The FGMA Sealant Manual provides guidelines for the selection and application of sealants used in exterior and interior glass and glazing installations. Manual sections include causes of sealant failures, structural glazing and glazing accessories.

Please Note: You may purchase a photocopy of the Sealant Manual for test purposes only.  To order this manual, please contact GANA Headquarters at (785) 271-0208.
Anticipated due date for new version:
Early to mid 2008.
 

 

 

 


 

FGMA Fabrication, Erection & Glazing Hours Manual (1992)
The FGMA Fabrication, Erection & Glazing Hours Manual provides a format for the estimation of fabrication and labor hours for architectural glass and glazing storefront and standard wall systems.
Note: This document is available on CD only.

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Members           $10.99
Non-Members    $19.99

 

 

 


 

GANA Laminated Glazing Reference Manual (2006) NEW!!
The GANA Laminated Glazing Reference Manual presents useful information, technical and performance data and the installation guidelines for laminated glass products. The 2006 edition includes the latest information on laminating interlayers, as well as in-depth discussions of the applications of laminated architectural glass including: safety, solar control, ultraviolet radiation, sound control, security, sloped glazing & skylights, wind storms & hurricane resistance, and earthquake resistance. Updates on laminated glass strength, cutting, handling and installation are highlighted. This edition also features the up-to-date listing of standards applying to laminated glass.

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Members        $35.00
Non-Members $70.00

 

 

 


 

GANA Engineering Standards Manual (2001)
The GANA Engineering Standards Manual includes current technology and standards for tempered glass products.  This glass tempering manual is designed to assist manufacturers and users of fully tempered glass, engineers, architects, architectural specifiers and purchasers of tempered glass parts.  This manual includes several revisions as well as the addition of sections on Decorative Architectural Flat Glass and Fully Tempered Interior Butt-Glazed Fixed Glass Panels.  A section for decorative glass terms is included in the glossary.

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Members        $20.00
Non-Members $30.00

 

 

 


  The Float Glass Manufacturing Process DVD
This
four minute video leads the viewer through the creation of float glass.

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Members/Education*        $35.00
Non-Members                  $300.00

* Member pricing includes:
     GANA Members
     GANA Affiliate Members
     Educational Institutes and Educational Program Entities not eligible for GANA membership

     
  How Laminated Glass Is Made with PVB DVD
This
five minute video leads the viewer through the creation of laminated glass with PVB.

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Members/Education*        $35.00
Non-Members                  $300.00

* Member pricing includes:
     GANA Members
     GANA Affiliate Members
     Educational Institutes and Educational Program Entities not eligible for GANA membership

     
  How Mirrors Are Made DVD
This
six minute video leads the viewer through the creation of float glass.

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Members/Education*        $35.00
Non-Members                  $300.00

* Member pricing includes:
     GANA Members
     GANA Affiliate Members
     Educational Institutes and Educational Program Entities not eligible for GANA membership

     
 

 

GANA Fully Tempered Heavy Glass Door and Entrance Systems Design Guide (1999)
This first edition provides authoritative technical information to designers and offers suggestions for proper applications of heavy tempered glass used in doors and entrances.  The aim of this guide is to promote good design practices and adherence to appropriate structural standards in fully tempered heavy glass storefronts and entrance design.  Good design and adherence to standards serve as a benefit to the architect, glass fabricator, installing contractor, and most importantly, to the end user.  The contents of this manual are for the design professional's use in review and final approval.
Note: This document is available on CD only.

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Members        $15.00
Non-Members $25.00

 

 

 


 

 

Test Methods

Standard Test Method for In-Plant Measurement of Roll Wave in Heat-Treated Architectural Glass - TD 100-06

Standard Test Method for Center-Punch Fragmentation of Fully Tempered Flat Glass - TD 101-04

Standard Test Method for Ball Drop Impact of Laminated Architectural Flat Glass - LD 100-06

 

 

 


 

 

Informational Bulletins
Proper Procedures for Cleaning Architectural Glass Products - GANA 01-0300 
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Flat Glass Industry Standards - GANA 02-0107
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Differences Between Safety Glazing Standards - GANA 03-0706
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Suggested Procedures for Dealing with Broken Glass - GANA 04-0906
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Bullet Resistant Glazing - GANA PGC 01-0707
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The Top 10 Items Commonly Missing from Fenestration System Shop Drawings - GANA BECD 01-0906
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Approximate Weight of Architectural Flat Glass - FGMD 01-0408
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Design Considerations for Laminated Glazing Applications - GANA LD 01-1003 
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Emergency Egress Through Laminated Glazing Materials - GANA LD 02-0704 
    
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Point Supported Glass - GANA LD 03-0505
    
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Skylights and Sloped Glazing are Not Walking Surfaces - GANA LD 04-0306
     Download Bulletin in PDF Format (33 KB)

Marking and Labeling of Architectural Laminated Glass - GANA LD 05-1006
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Proper Procedures for Cleaning Flat Glass Mirrors - GANA MD 01-0105
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Heat-Treated Glass Surfaces Are Different - GANA TD 02-0402  (2008)
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Construction Site Protection - GANA TD 03-1003  (2008)
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The Importance of Fabrication Prior to Heat-Treatment - TD 04-1207
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Quench Patterns in Heat-Treated Architectural Glass - TD 05-0108
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Other Documents
Mirrors: Handle With Extreme Care
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Specifiers Guide to Architectural Glass
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GANA Blueprint Reading & Labor Estimating Course
This correspondence course is designed for beginning estimators in the contract glazing business.  It is intended to provide the beginner with many of the basic facts about the materials used as well as a basic systematic approach to estimating metal, glass and labor. 
The Blueprint Reading and Labor Estimating Course is now available in both hard copy and CD-ROM format. Order your copies today.

Members        $275.00
Non-Members $350.00

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