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Fort, FortPlus and FortPlus Laminated toughened glass - For Safety and Strength


Fort, FortPlus and FortPlus Laminated toughened glass - For Safety and Strength 

Introduction 

HansenGlass provides three solutions – Fort, FortPlus and FortPlus Laminated when specifying 

or using glass in critical risk areas or high performance applications such as: 

- balustrading, stair treads and landings; 

- canopies and overhead glazing; 

- commercial entrances; 

- doors and side panels; 

- floor panels, 

- glass shower/ changing cubicles; 

- glass fins; 

- glass vanity tops and shelving; 

- louvers, brise soleil and glazed feature elements; 

- partitions; 

- squash courts; 

- street furniture; 

- splash backs; 

- structural (bolted) glazing and 

- wall cladding 

Fort is a high quality toughened glass available in 

thicknesses from 4mm to 6mm. 

FortPlus is a high quality toughened glass available in 

thicknesses from 8mm to 25mm. 

FortPlus Laminated comprises Fort and/or FortPlus 

toughened glasses with CIP (cast-in-place) polyester 

resin interlayer. Alternatively, HansenGlass can also 

supply pvb laminate interlayers. Thicknesses in both 

product types are to suit the appropriate design 

performance criteria. 

All products are available in a wide variety of glass 

types which include: 

• Clear float glass 

• Low iron float glass 

• Tinted float glass 

• Hard coated low E glass 

• Hard coated solar control glass 

• Patterned glass 

Fort conforms to BS EN 12150, BS 6206 Class A and 

BS EN 12600 Class 1(C)3. 

FortPlus conforms to BS EN 12150, BS 6206 Class A 

and BS EN 12600 Class 1(C)1. 

FortPlus Laminated conforms to BS EN 12543, BS 

6206 Class A and BS EN 12600 Class 1(B)1. 

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Advantages 

• Suitable for use in applications requiring safety and strength 

• Fully tested and conform to British and International Safety Standards and Building Regulations. 

• Provide Class A safety impact performance to BS 6206 for use in all critical locations. 

• FortPlus Laminated gives additional safety characteristics. 

• Four to five times stronger than ordinary glass. 

• Available as heat soaked toughened glass for added confidence in use. 

• Single toughened glass breaks safely into small, blunt edged fragments which reduces the risk of injury 

and can also be held in place with a laminate interlayer. 

• Highly resistant to temperature changes and temperature differentials – ideal for use where there are 

thermal stress requirements. 

• Four decades of proven manufacturing success, utilising a range of thicknesses from 4mm to 25mm. 

• Available in a wide range of glass types from all the major basic glass manufacturers. 

• Supported by a comprehensive technical advisory service to give guidance on optimum use of the 

products. 

• Can be used in ThermoSpan, ThermoCool and Tempo product ranges. 

• For additional safety characteristics, available in cast-in-place and pvb laminated versions. 

• High visual clarity. 

• Kite marked products. 

Product Description 

Fort and FortPlus are manufactured by heating to around 620 o C and quenching rapidly to create high 

compressive stresses at the surfaces with balancing tensile stresses in the centre. This makes Fort and 

FortPlus four to five times stronger than ordinary glass of the same thickness, and they break safely, 

conforming to the requirements of BS 6206 Class A. 

Their increased strength makes Fort and FortPlus 

suitable for many structural applications including 

balustrade panels, full height glazed partitions and 

ThermoSpan structural glazing. 

Fort and FortPlus heat soaked toughened glass 

are available for use in ThermoSpan structural 

glazing and where otherwise specified. 

FortPlus is used in Tempo frameless glass door 

assemblies. Standard door blanks and fully fitted 

assemblies are available utilising Dorma Glass, Geze 

Glass Design and door fittings from other major 

manufacturers. 

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Heat soaked toughened glass is used to minimise the risk of spontaneous breakage due to nickel sulphide (NiS) 

inclusions, which occur naturally in glass. 

It is recommended that Fort, FortPlus and FortPlus Laminated heat soaked toughened glass are used in 

overhead glazing and balustrade panels. 

FortPlus Laminated is available with cast-in-place 

(CIP) interlayer or pvb interlayer. The CIP interlayer 

uses a chemically cured polyester resin poured 

between two or more panes of glass spaced apart and 

sealed around the edge with a double-sided tape. 

FortPlus Laminated made with pvb is limited to 3 

plies (2 panes of glass with one interlayer) and using 

panes of FortPlus no more than 12mm thick. 

Through heat and pressure the pvb sheet bonds the 

glasses together. 

Fort, FortPlus and FortPlus Laminated are 

available with Ceraphic translucent screen printed 

enamel - a range of decorative glasses incorporating 

solar control and glare reduction properties. Cerocco 

sandblasting is also available. These two decorative 

processes are an ideal way to provide privacy, diffuse 

lighting, manifestation, corporate logos, messages 

etc. 

CeraGrit is a process that gives enhanced non-slip 

characteristics and is ideal for floor panels and stair 

treads. When utilised in laminate construction for 

stair treads and landing panels the lower panel can be 

screen printed or sandblasted for additional modesty. 

Maximum sizes: 

Ceraphic TM 

Cerocco 

4600mm x 2440mm 

3000mm x 2250mm 

These two processes can be applied to any clear or 

tinted float glass and selected patterned glasses. 

With Ceraphic, non-standard single colours can be 

provided, although a minimum quantity of ceramic 

ink will be required. Other designs and cover 

percentages, up to 100% and graduated cover, can be produced. With both processes specific, decorative and 

corporate designs can be produced from appropriate drawings or artwork. Enquiries should be submitted for 

review. 

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Ceraphic standard images 

Micropoint 4 - 4 mm white points in a 5 spot pattern at 6.4 mm centres giving 

31% cover. 

Micropoint 6 - 6 mm white points in a 5 spot pattern at 8.5 mm centres giving 

39% cover. 

Micropoint Contour 4 - 4 mm clear points in a 5 spot pattern at 6.4 mm 

centres on a white background giving 69% cover. 

Micropoint Contour 6 - 6 mm clear points in a 5 spot pattern at 8.5 mm 

centres on a white background giving 61% cover. 

Microline 5/5 and Microline 10/10 - 5 mm white lines with 5 mm gaps or 10 mm 

white lines with 10 mm gaps, both giving 50% cover. 

Microline 10/5 and Microline 5/10 - 10 mm white lines with 5 mm clear lines 

giving 67% cover or 5 mm white lines with 10 mm clear lines giving 33% cover. 

Ceraphic and Cerocco can be used to resolve manifestation concerns in relation to Safety Standards and 

Building Regulations. 

Product Performance 

Heat soaked toughened glass 

Fort, FortPlus and FortPlus Laminated are available as heat soaked thermally toughened glass. The heat 

soaking processes are: - 

• prEN 14179 where the glass temperature at all points is held for a minimum of 2 hours at 290 ± 10 o C, 

designed to reduce the incidence of inclusion breakages to less than 1 in 400 tonnes of glass 

• DIN 18516-4 where the oven air temperature is held for 8 hours at 290 ± 10 o C, designed to reduce the 

incidence of inclusion breakages to less than 1 in 400 tonnes of glass 

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Technical Description 

Normal Dimension Limits 

Fort 

4mm maximum size 

2500mm x 1500mm 


3100mm x 1900mm 


4000mm x 2400mm 

Minimum size 

450mm x 350mm 

Aspect ratio: 4 & 5mm maximum 8:1 

6mm maximum 12:1 

FortPlus 

8mm to 15mm maximum size 4600mm x 2440mm 


10.5m 2 (up to 4600mm long or 2440mm wide) 


8m 2 (up to 4000mm long or 2440mm wide) 

Minimum size 

450mm x 350mm 

Aspect ratio 8mm maximum 12:1 

≥10mm maximum 20:1 

FortPlus Laminated 

Maximum size 

Minimum size 

Aspect ratio 

Tolerance on dimensions 

4600mm x 2440mm 

450mm x 350mm 

Dependent on constituent Fort or FortPlus glass 

Safety Class A to BS 6206 

Fort or FortPlus 

up to 1m 

over 1m 

diagonal difference 


up to 1m 

over 1m and up to 3m 

over 3m 

diagonal difference 

edge step 

Drilled hole sizes 

Minimum diameter 

Maximum diameter 

± 1mm 

± 2mm 

≤4mm 

± 1.5mm 

± 2.5mm 

± 3mm 

≤4mm 

≤4mm 

thickness of glass 

50mm 

Tolerance on drilled holes 

Diameter 

± 1mm 

Position relative to datum 

± 2mm 

FortPlus Laminated misalignment ≤3mm 

Tolerance on notches and cutouts 

Dimensions 

± 2mm 

Position relative to datum 

± 2mm 

FortPlus Laminated misalignment ≤4mm 

Thickness tolerance 

Fort and FortPlus as BS EN 572 

FortPlus Laminated sum of component glass 

thickness plus 0.5mm per 

interlayer 

Thermal Insulation 

Depending on construction 

U value 

5.3 - 5.6 W/m 2 K 

Sound Reduction 

Depending on construction R W C tr 

Fort 4mm 29 -3 

Fort 6mm 31 -3 

FortPlus 10mm 33 -3 

FortPlus 12mm 34 -2 

FortPlus Laminated 13.5mm 37 -3 

FortPlus Laminated 19.5mm 39 -3 

Distortion limits 

Bow 

2mm/m length 

Roller wave and edge dip: 

Fort 4mm 5mm 6mm 

Roller wave 0.3mm 0.2mm 0.15mm 

Edge dip 0.5mm 0.3mm 0.25mm 

FortPlus 

8-10mm ≥12mm 

Roller wave 0.10mm 0.05mm 

Edge dip 0.25mm 0.25mm 

Weight 

Maximum weight 



2.5kg/m 2 for every mm 

thickness of glass 

500kg 

1000kg 

Strength and Deflection 

Allowable stress 59 N/mm 2 

Allowable glass deflection L/65 at design load 

Solar and Optical Performance 

Depending on construction: 

Light transmission 89% to 5% 

Solar direct energy 82% to 6% 

Total solar energy 85% to 29% 

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Processing 

Fort, FortPlus and FortPlus Laminated must not be cut or worked after manufacture. 

Four types of edgework and many configurations of holes, cutouts and notches can be provided. 

belt or wheel finish 

as cut 

The arrissed edge is the simplest type of edgework and 

consists of removing the sharp edges from as cut glass. 

flat ground 

Ground edges give a flat profile with a smooth arriss, 

both of which may have un-ground areas. 

flat ground 

Smooth edges give a flat profile with a smooth arriss. 

polished 

Polishing further refines the edge appearance. 

FortPlus Laminated has ground, smooth or polished 

edges. 

All glass thicknesses from 4mm to 25mm can be drilled. The diameter of the holes should be not less than 

10mm and not less than the thickness of the glass up to a maximum of 50mm. Holes should not be 

positioned too close to a corner, to an edge or to each other, in accordance with the minimum distances 

shown in figure 1. 

The tolerance on hole diameter is ± 1mm and the positional tolerance is ± 2mm in relation to the datum. 

t = glass thickness 

2t 

> 2.5t 

x > 2t 

4t 

no holes 

in this area 

2t 

x + y > 6t 

y > 2t 

Figure 1. Hole positioning 

Where there are complex configurations, e.g. more than eight holes in a pane, or more than two holes in close 

proximity, or non-rectangular corners, enquiries should be submitted. 

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a 

B 

L 

z 

x 

X 

Many configurations of cutouts and notches can be supplied, 

but enquiries must be submitted. Guidance on limiting sizes 

and positions is given in the diagram. 

B ≤ a/3; L ≤ b/3 

D ≤ a/3; D ≤ b/3 

X ≥ L/2; x ≥ L/2 

X ≥ B/2; x ≥ B/2 

Y ≥ D/2 y ≥ D/2 

z ≥ B/2 z ≥ D/2 

z ≥ L/2 

Y 

D 

y 

b 

Figure 2. Cutout sizes and positions 

Re-entrant or internal corners must have a minimum 

radius of 10mm and not less than the glass thickness. 

radius (minimum 10 mm) not less 

than glass thickness 

Figure 3. Re-entrant and internal corners 

Standard door blanks can be manufactured. 

The tolerance on dimensions and hole positions may be higher for complex shapes. 

Fort, FortPlus and FortPlus Laminated can be 

manufactured in various geometric or irregular 

shapes, based on the supply of 

• appropriate computer files; or 

• accurate scale drawings; or 

• rigid templates – no greater in overall thickness 

than 12mm and no larger than 1500 x 3000mm 

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Strength 

For normal purposes, the allowable stress of Fort, FortPlus and FortPlus Laminated is: - 

Short duration loads 59 N/mm 2 

Long duration loads 35 N/mm 2 

Higher stresses may be allowed in specific designs, e.g. ThermoSpan. 

Appearance 

The appearance of Fort, FortPlus and FortPlus Laminated depends upon the type of glass, the colour and 

the thickness of the glass. 

During the toughening process, the heat treatment can produce an overall warp, called bow. 

The limit on bow for Fort, FortPlus and FortPlus Laminated is 2mm/m length (0.2%). 

While the hot glass is in contact with the rollers during the toughening process, a distortion known as ‘roller wave’ 

is produced, which may be slightly exaggerated (edge dip) at the end of the pane. Roller wave is generally noticed 

in reflection. 

Table 1 Roller wave and edge dip limits 

Roller wave Edge dip 

Fort 4mm 0.3mm 0.5mm 



FortPlus 8mm and 0.10mm 0.25mm 

10mm 

FortPlus ≥ 12mm 0.05mm 0.25mm 

Glass which is thicker than 8mm may show signs of small imprints in the surface (‘roller pick-up’). 

The toughening process produces areas of different stress 

in the cross section of the glass. These areas of stress 

produce a birefringent effect in the glass, which is visible 

in polarised light. When toughened glass is viewed in 

polarised light, the areas of stress show up as coloured 

zones, sometimes known as ‘iridescence’ or ‘leopard 

spots’. Polarised light occurs in normal daylight. The 

amount of polarised light depends on the weather and 

the angle of the sun. The birefringent effect is more 

noticeable either at a glancing angle or through polarised 

spectacles. 

In FortPlus TM Laminated with a cast-in-place interlayer, 

although the edge tape is clear, the refractive index of 

the tape differs to that of the glass and a line appears 

at the interface of the two materials. Under some 

lighting conditions the line may display a pale blue 

interference effect. 

FortPlus Laminated may have small air bubbles 

around holes, cut outs and the perimeter where the 

resin joins the edge tape, these should be no larger in 

size than 1.5mm diameter. A pvb interlayer will also 

show similar characteristics. 

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BS 6206 A T 



Safety 

All Fort and FortPlus break safely and conform to Class A of BS 6206. Fort and FortPlus are identified 

and marked as: 

BS 6206 A T 

T 

F O R 

F O R 

T 

P 

S 

L U 

THERMOSPANBS 6206 A T 

Fort 

FortPlus 


used in ThermoSpan 

Sound Reduction 

Table 2 gives examples of sound reduction figures. 

Thermal durability 

Fort and FortPlus 

Table 2 Sound reduction values 

Band centre 

Sound reduction (dB) for glass thickness 

frequency Fort FortPlus FortPlus 

Laminated 

(Hz) 4mm 6mm 10mm 12mm 13.5mm 19.5mm 

100 17 16 24 24 25 24 

125 18 19 21 29 28 28 

160 16 20 25 31 27 25 

200 19 22 23 28 27 30 

250 20 24 28 29 31 34 

315 22 25 28 31 31 35 

400 25 28 31 29 33 36 

500 27 30 33 33 35 37 

630 28 32 34 32 37 35 

800 30 34 33 31 37 34 

1000 32 35 31 32 36 36 

1250 33 35 29 32 35 38 

1600 34 32 30 36 37 41 

2000 34 26 33 39 41 43 

2500 31 27 36 42 44 45 

3150 24 30 37 45 47 49 

4000 26 33 40 47 50 53 

R W 29 31 33 34 37 39 

C -2 -2 -2 0 -1 -1 

C tr -3 -3 -3 -2 -3 -3 

The mechanical properties of Fort and FortPlus are unchanged for continuous service up to 250 o C and are 

unaffected by sub-zero temperatures. They are capable of resisting both sudden temperature changes and 

temperature differentials up to 200 K. 


The maximum working temperature is 100 o C for CIP interlayers and 70 o C for pvb interlayers. 

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Applications 

Safety – Fort, FortPlus and FortPlus Laminated are ideal for use in the critical locations described in 

BS 6262: Part 4 and in Building Regulations. 

300 mm 

800 mm 

1500 mm 

Critical Locations for Safety Glass 

Partitions – because of their safety characteristics and 

strength, Fort, FortPlus and FortPlus Laminated are 

suitable for use in internal partitions up to the size limits 

given in Table 3. The sizes in Table 3 are for partitions, 

which are not protecting a drop. Where partitions are 

also acting as barriers, the size limits are given in Table 

6. 

Table 3 Partition Size Limits 

4 edge glazed 

maximum area 

2 edge glazed 

maximum span 

Fort 

4 mm 2m 2 N/A 

5 mm 3m 2 N/A 

6 mm 4m 2 1.5m 

FortPlus 

8 mm 6m 2 2.0m 

10 mm no limit 2.6m 

12 mm no limit 3.2m 

≥ 15 mm no limit no limit 

FortPlus 

Laminate 

13.5mm no limit 3.2m 

≥ 17.5mm no limit no limit 

Barriers and guarding – Fort, FortPlus and FortPlus Laminated can provide effective barriers complying 

with BS 6180 and Building Regulations. 

Free standing barriers - Table 4 indicates the thicknesses of FortPlus and FortPlus Laminated generally 

appropriate for free-standing glass barriers. The thickness may alter if the top edge of the clamping detail is 

significantly above or below the floor level. 

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BS 6399 Part 1 

Line Load 

Table 4 Free standing glass barriers 

FortPlus 

Thickness 

FortPlus 


Thickness 

0.36 kN/m 12mm 13.5mm 

0.74 kN/m 15mm 17.5mm 

1.5 kN/m 19mm 21.5mm 

3.0 kN/m 25mm 25.5mm 

Barrier infill panels - Infill panels for barriers can be 

supplied for attaching through drilled holes to the 

balusters. Table 5 gives the maximum spans for 

Fort and FortPlus bolted infill panels. It is 

suggested that panels should be limited to less than 

2000mm, even though longer panels may be 

technically within the requirements. 

Table 5 Span of infill panels 

Infill loading from Span limit (mm) for bolt fixed panes with widths greater than 700mm 

BS 6399 Part 1 Fort FortPlus FortPlus Laminated 

UDL Point Load 6mm* 8mm* 10mm 12mm 15mm 11.5mm 13.5mm 17.5mm 

(kN/m 2 ) (kN) 

0.5 0.25 1400 1800 2150 2450 2900 2100 2400 3000 

1.0 0.5 900 1500 1800 2050 2450 1750 2050 2500 

1.5 1.5 N/A N/A 1200 1650 2050 1150 1600 2150 

* 6mm Fort and 8mm FortPlus will not be suitable if the free path perpendicular to the barrier is larger than 1.5m, 

since they will not give containment (i.e. remain intact) at Class A of BS 6206. 

Full height barriers - In addition to their use in conventional barriers, Fort, FortPlus and FortPlus 

Laminated are suitable for full height barriers, i.e. in fully glazed walls above ground floor or overlooking atria, 

as described in BS 6180. Table 6 gives glass areas, which can be used for any type of 4 edge supported 

glazing. Larger areas or thinner glass may be used depending on the precise dimensions and position of the 

glass and whether it has additional support by being part of a ThermoCool insulating glass unit. Thicker 

glass or smaller sizes may be necessary with 2 edge or bolt fixed glazing systems such as ThermoSpan. 

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Table 6 Full height barriers 

Building use 

Domestic 

Commercial, 

excluding 

shops etc. or 

places of 

assembly 

Shops and 

similar usage 

Fort, FortPlus or 


thickness 

Area limit m 2 

6mm Fort 3.8 

8mm FortPlus 6.0 

≥ 10mm FortPlus 

≥ 11.5mm FortPlus 


no limit 

6mm Fort 2.4 


10mm FortPlus 

11.5mm FortPlus 





6mm Fort 

6.0 

no limit 

N/A 


10mm FortPlus 



12mm FortPlus 






4.2 

6.2 

no limit 

Playing courts - The safety characteristics, strength and robustness 

of Fort, FortPlus and FortPlus Laminated make them ideal for 

the viewing walls of courts for squash, pelota and trinquette, as 

well as any other viewing windows for gymnasia and sports halls. 

PROSPEC SQUASH COURT?? 

Shop fronts – Fort, FortPlus and FortPlus Laminated can be 

used to create shop-front designs to give an impression of space 

and light. They can be used as simple shop windows or in 

conjunction with Tempo doors or as frameless systems supported 

by FortPlus fins. 

Fins - FortPlus fins are not restricted to shop-fronts, but can be 

used to stiffen any frameless glazing. Table 7 shows the thickness 

and depth of FortPlus fins to span various floor to ceiling heights 

when fitted into suitable fin boxes. FortPlus Laminated fins are 

also available. 

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Height 

of fin 

(m) 

Table 7 Fin dimensions 

Design wind load (N/m 2 ) 

1000 1250 1500 1750 2000 

FortPlus fin thickness (mm)/depth (mm) 

2 15/100 15/100 15/110 15/120 15/120 

2.5 15/125 15/125 15/130 15/140 15/150 

3 15/150 15/150 15/160 15/170 15/180 

3.5 15/175 15/175 15/180 15/200 19/190 

4 15/200 15/200 19/200 19/200 25/200 

Floor panels and stair treads – Table 8 indicates 

FortPlus Laminate thicknesses for floor, stair landings 

and stair treads. As strength and safety are the main 

characteristics of FortPlus Laminated and when coupled 

with HansenGlass’ CeraGrit product for enhanced slip 

resistance, it becomes the ideal product to specify for 

walking on. 

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Table 8 Typical floor pane thicknesses 

Typical 

Loads Size of floor 

Possible glass type and thickness 

Application from BS 6399-1 panes 4 edge supported floor 

panes 

2 shorter edges only 

supported floor panes 

udl point mm x mm annealed FortPlus FortPlus Laminated 

kN/m 2 kN 

laminated Laminated 

Domestic 1.5 1.4 30.5mm 27mm 33mm 

Restaurants 2.0 2.7 1000 x 600 35.5mm 27mm 39mm 

Offices 2.5 2.7 35.5mm 27mm 39mm 

Dance Halls 5.0 3.6 

36.5mm 39mm 60mm 

Stairs 5.0 4.5 1000 x 300 36.5mm 33mm 78mm 

Notes. The above types and thicknesses of glass are given as examples only. The glass type and thickness 

will vary with the size of the pane. In some cases, smaller panes will need thicker glass to resist the 

point load. Each case should be checked. 

Floor Glazing 

The principles of glazing FortPlus Laminated floor panes are shown in Figure 5. 

Curing 

Sealant 

10mm to 25mm heat soaked 

FortPlus, depending on load 

and size. All glass to have flat 

ground and arrissed edges. 

Structure 

25mm 

Silicone 

Sealant 

Rubber strip 3-5mm thick, 

similar in hardness to an 

ink eraser 

Minimum 

bearing 

Rubber strip 3-5mm thick similar 

in hardness to an ink eraser 

50mm Minimum 

T, box or solid bar 

support 

Figure 5. Principles of glazing floor panes 

When a floor pane is also required to give thermal insulation, it can be combined into a ThermoCool 

insulating glass unit. However, the seal and spacer are not capable of sustaining the floor loads in regular use. 

It is sensible to step the unit as shown in figure 6, so that all the floor loads are transmitted directly from the 

loaded pane to the structure and floor loads are not transmitted through the unit seal. 

All floor loads taken through 

this bearing surface 

Glass designed for 

walking on 

Structure 

Soft glazing 

material 

Structure 

Second pane 

Figure 6. Principles of floor glazing using ThermoCool insulating glass units 

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Handling and Storage 

Fort, FortPlus and FortPlus Laminated should be handled with 

great care at all times. 

• Stack upright, fully support 

at the back 

• Stand on wood or felt 

• Store dry at all times 

• Store out of sunlight at all 

times 

• Check for damage 

• Handle correctly 

• Protect from impact 

• Avoid contamination 

Correctly stacking and supporting Fort, FortPlus and FortPlus 

Laminated, in a manner which prevents the glass from sagging, helps 

to avoid breakages. To prevent edge damage, the glass must stand 

on strips of material softer than glass, such as wood, rubber or felt. 

Water must not be allowed to reach the edges of stacked glass as it 

can be drawn between the glass by capillary action and cause 

damage to the glass surfaces. 

Glass should be unpacked on arrival at site and checked for 

conformity to specification. Any damage should be reported 

immediately. 

Use protective clothing and equipment (a minimum of gloves, safety 

shoes and safety glasses). Lift Fort, FortPlus and FortPlus 

Laminated in a safe manner using appropriate equipment. 

Special care must be taken to protect Fort, FortPlus and 

FortPlus Laminated, especially the edges from impact damage 

(knocks, abrasions and excessive local pressure) which can cause 

breakage, scratches, scars, chips or shells. 

Before use, the glass should again be checked for damage and the 

size checked with the frame to ensure that the glazing can be carried 

out as specified. Damaged glass should not be glazed. 

Fort, FortPlus and FortPlus Laminated must be protected from 

site contamination such as welding spatter, or cementitious or 

plaster products, or adhesives. 

Glazing 

The requirements of BS 6262 and BS 8000: Part 7 should be considered. 

This publication gives a general description of Fort, FortPlus and FortPlus Laminate. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that its use is appropriate for the 

application and complies with all relevant national and local legislation, standards and codes of practice and any other requirements. 

Hansen Glass Processing Limited hereby disclaim all liability howsoever arising from any error or omission from this publication and of all consequences of relying on it. 

Fort, FortPlus, FortPlus Laminated, ThermoSpan, ThermoCool, Tempo, Ceramalite, CeramalitePlus, Ceraphic, and CeraGrit are all trade marks of Hansen Glass 

Processing Ltd. 

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Glazing 

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and Entrance Assemblies 

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• Ceraphic Screen Printed Glass 

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