Glass Garage Doors
Providing Quality Service Since 1952

MANUFACTURING
FOR SHIPMENT
ACROSS THE ENTIRE USA

FACTORY DIRECT INSTALLATION IN : CA, AZ, NV, FL & Optional
 In All Other States

 

 

 

 

 

bp Glass Garage Doors & Entry Doors
a division of Bryce Parker Company
License Number 750084

ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS
 ALUMINUM & GLASS SECTIONAL GARAGE DOORS

Manufactured for Shipment Across the entire USA
Factory Direct Installation Throughout CA, AZ, NV, FL & Optional In All Other States
Note: (Orders of 10 units or more require factory direct installation to validate warranty)

MANUFACTURER
/ GENERAL INFO

Models: BP- 350 (6 ft. –14 ft. wide x 16 ft. high) & BP- 450 HD (14 ft. – 24 ft. wide x 16 ft. high)
Aluminum & Glass Sectional Garage Doors: Full Vision Type or Obscured Vision Type manufactured by
 - Glass Garage Doors of Temple City, CA 91780 - Toll Free (877) 442-1716
An established manufacturer with 55 years experience specializing in Glass Garage Doors & Entry Doors.
METAL / FRAMES
All sections are constructed of bp - extruded aluminum alloy. The tensile strength is a minimum of 38 ksi and approximately double the strength of standard 6063-T5 aluminum alloy.
All rails are heat treated to maximum hardness as per Aluminum Association Standards.
Model BP- 350: (6 ft. –14 ft. wide x 16 ft. high) has a wall thickness of .080 inches
Model BP- 450 HD: (14 ft. – 24 ft. wide x 16 ft. high) has a continuous wall thickness of .225 inches at key structural load points, an imbedded concealed stiffening strut at .135 inches, and auxiliary concealed stiffening struts at .250 inches for doors 17 ft. –24 ft. wide.

STILES
AND RAILS

Model BP- 350: Top rails, bottom rails, and end stiles are 3-1/4 inches wide.
Model BP- 450 HD: Top & Bottom rails are 5-3/8 inches wide and end stiles at 3-1/4 inches wide.
Horizontal meeting rails (horizontal mullions) have a combined width of 2-3/4 inches.
Vertical intermediate center mullions are 1-1/2 inches wide.
5/16 inches thru-bolts, nuts, and washers are used to rigidly secure all stiles and rails.
FINISH All rails are standard clear anodized at least 4 mills thick for a permanent luster finish.
Powder coated colors must be chosen from the RAL European color standard. (Optional)
(Custom paints and coatings will be considered & approved on an individual basis only)
DOOR THICKNESS 1-3/4 inches thick.
JOINTS All joints are mitered to form a tight and smooth fit with the door rails.
COUNTER
BALANCE		 Galvanized torsion springs, head-plates, and center spring supports are mounted on a continuous galvanized torsion bar and calculated to exact weight and travel of each door.
Cable drums are of die cast aluminum and are paired categorically for the track type specified.
Lift cables are of high tension galvanized aviation type. (1/8 inch or 3/16 inch as specified by weight)
Stainless Steel springs and related hardware can be substituted in lieu of galvanized (Optional)
TRACK 2 inch x 15ga. Galvanized continuous angle mounted (15 or 20 inch radius x 600 lb max.)
3 inch x 12ga. Galvanized continuous angle mounted (15 inch radius x 1,200 lb max. as req.)
3 inch x 12ga. Stainless Steel continuous angle mounted (15 inch radius x 1,400 lb max.) (Optional)
All tracks are tapered to insure a weather-tight fit when in the closed position.
(See “Track Selection Guide” for headroom requirements on drawing 5 of 5 to specify track type)
HINGES - Stainless Steel 12ga. universal and off-set type, are graduated at each section to insure weather tight fit.
- Stainless Steel hinges do not require lubrication (Standard)
ROLLERS 2 in. - Stainless Steel, nylon coated tire, sealed, 500 lb, precision bearing, roller (Standard)
3 in. - Zinc dipped, rubber coated, sealed, 600 lb, precision bearing, roller (Standard)
3 in. - Stainless Steel, nylon coated tire, sealed, 700 lb, precision bearing, roller (Optional)
- Stainless Steal sealed rollers do not require lubrication (Standard)
WEATHER-STRIP

A Santoprene gasket is applied at the factory the full length of the bottom section and at each end of the top rail where contact is made with the bumper spring.
- Architectural perimeter weather-stripping is made of a three part extruded aluminum and Santoprene system, which conceals the fasteners with a snap cover. - Architectural perimeter weather-stripping can be exterior or interior mounted for a clean architectural finish.
OPERATORS Manual chain-hoists are compatible with standard, roof pitch, high-lift, and full vertical lift tracks. Electric operation must be specified with the following: Push button station, key button station, and/or remote control operation. Auto reversing safety sensors are required for residential use and optional for most commercial applications. Operator specifications are per – Glass Garage Doors factory recommendations based on weight, height, track type, and as required per code.
(Note: Low headroom & zero-clearance track must be electronically operated for safety)
GLAZING

Glass, aluminum, or specialty panels ranging from: 1/16 in. – 1/4 in. / 1.5mm – 6mm thickness are encased in vinyl moldings, held in place by aluminum snap-in beads, and are designed to be easily removed and replaced in case of glass or panel breakage.
(Note: 54 inch wide x 24 inch high maximum panel limits)
GLASS
SPECIFICATIONS		 Glass type must be specified with the following: Transparent or obscured frosted, tempered or laminated safety glass, and clear or color tinted hues. (Visit us online to view glass panel samples)
Tempered Glass meets the quality and strength requirements of ASTM C 1036 and ASTM 1048
for condition A, Quality q3, and Kind FT (Full Tempered). Tempered glass also meets the safety criteria of CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Categories 1 & 2, ANSI Z97.1, and qualifies as the glazing material for use in hazardous locations.
Laminated Safety Glass (0.030 PVB or thicker interlayer with two lites of glass) also meets the safety criteria CPSC 16 CFR 1201 Categories 1 & 2, ANSI Z97.1, and ASTM C 1172 Standard Specifications for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass. 1/4" laminated glass has an STC of 35.
OPTIONAL 1/8 in.- 1/4 in. custom glass panels, 1/16 in.- 1/4 in. aluminum or specialty panels, ventilation louvers, interior-mounted security bars, a variety of powder coated colors from the RAL color standard. 3 inch x 12ga. Stainless Steel track, springs, and related hardware can also be requested. Tapered top and/or bottom sections (for use when floor or header is out of square or sloping), custom panel locations, widths, and varying sections heights within the same door can also be accommodated to meet custom designs. Factory-Direct installations are provided in CA, AZ, NV, FL and optional anywhere in the USA.
- Bryce Parker Company - 9412 Gidley st., Temple City CA 91780
Tel.: 626-442-1716 - Fax: 626-579-5320 - Web: www.glassgaragedoors.com
This site Copyright 2002 Bryce Parker Company. All rights reserve.
California Contractors Licence Number: B1-750084.