Polysulphide enhances insulated glass windows: FENZI NORTH AMERICA Canadian Design and Construction Report special feature Fenzi North America is keeping ahead of higher en- ergy efficiency expectations in window and door com- ponents by advocating the use of polysulphide and polyurethane in insulated glass (IG) windows. The global company headquartered in Italy, with a Toronto office to oversee North American operations, provides sealants, aluminum and warmedge steel spac- ers and desiccants for the flat glass processing industry. General manager David Devenish says there is a lot of talk in the industry about energy-efficient windows and the growing trend for energy ratings and gas reten- tion. “Five years ago there were no requirements for this,” he said. “Now there are requirements for the initial concentration and an after cycling requirement. Once new changes are put into place over the next few years, Fenzi will be in an enhanced market position because the systems we use already support and meet those require- CONTINUED ON PAGE 42 ments.” The Canadian Design and Construction Report — Summer 2014 – 41