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• What SHGC does the 2021 IECC require for commercial glazing in climate zone 2?
  Climate zone 2 under the 2021 IECC: about 0.25 SHGC for fixed glazing and 0.23 for operable (projection factor under 0.2). What changes with overhangs and in 2024.
• Is Solarban 70 a good equivalent for Guardian SunGuard SNX 62/27?
  On clear glass in a 1 in. IGU, SNX 62/27 and Solarban 70 are close on center-of-glass numbers (low-60s VLT, about 0.27 SHGC). How to judge the match.
• What are "or equal" alternatives to a 2 x 4-1/2 center-set storefront like Kawneer Trifab 451?
  Most major US storefront makers offer a 2 x 4-1/2 in. center-set, 1 in. glazed system comparable to Trifab 451. What to check before calling it equal.
• How much does commercial aluminum storefront cost per square foot?
  Rough 2026 US budget for installed exterior aluminum storefront: about $75 to $100 per square foot. What moves the number. Budget only, not for bids.
• Where is safety glazing required in commercial buildings (IBC 2406)?
  IBC 2406 hazardous locations in brief: doors, glass next to doors, large low windows near walkways, guards, wet areas, and stairs and ramps.