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INSLIP and INSLOP

Placement of a laminated lite within an insulating glass unit (IGU) is key to how its glazing system will perform. INSLIP and INSLOP are two commonly used terms to help designers position laminated glass properly.

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Topics: Glass Fabrication, Infographic, Glass Installation, Making Glass

Updated on August 12, 2021

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