Vitro Architectural Glass (formerly PPG Glass) has added a new feature to the Vitro Glass “Construct” tool that enables users to quickly generate 3-part specifications in the Construction Specifiers Institute (CSI) format, which is the basis for all building construction documentation in North America. Here's a succinct guide to help you efficiently utilize the new functionality.
And bookmark it, while you're at it. Our insulating glass unit (IGU) configuration tool utilizes the industry accepted software, Window7.3 operated by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) using International Glazing Database (IGDB) v52.
Customize your IGU with a wide variety of configuration options, including:
One of the major benefits of using the Construct Tool is that it fully integrates with our Search Tool, allowing you to compare performance data for each configuration. Feel free to experiment with other configurations to establish a basis for comparison. Compare up to 9 configurations at once!
Now, simply click the "3-Part Spec" button on the left side of the comparison table to download a .doc file containing 3-part specifications for that configuration in the CSI format!