Glazed VS Unglazed openings

[clecun (Chris Lecun)]

I am a new inspector and I took the course for wind mitigation inspections. The one thing that was not clean was the difference between glazed vs unglazed openings. Can someone please explain the difference to me.

[mcyr (Marcel Cyr, CMI)]

If this helps;

https://www.fema.gov/media-library-data/20130726-1707-25045-9020/chapter10.pdf

Wind Mit Scenario #2

Test Your Wind Mit Knowledge Wind Mit Scenario 1 asked how to classify the openings of this home with the garage door having glazing as shown. Using the same information as posted in Wind Mit Scenario 1 – This time assume **THAT THERE IS NO GLAZING IN THE OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR **(even though it is shown in the pictures) How would you classify the “Opening Protection” ? Does form 1802 provide a clear choice for this scenario? facts are as follows: All windows had storm protection in the for…

[mgoldenberg (Marc Goldenberg, Inspector # HI1365)]

Glazed = Glass.
Windows, sliders, glass blocks are glazed.
A solid front and/or side entry door, overhead garage door (solid) are non-glazed.

Are you in Florida?

[clecun (Chris Lecun)]

thanks for the easy explanation. Yes I am in Florida.

[cshaffer2 (Charles Shaffer, HI10914)]

If you want to really nerd out on this do a quick web search for window glazing. As Marc replied, glazed = glass because windows do not necessarily have glass in them. Oiled paper, hammered bone and other materials have been used in windows in the past. Glazing was used hold glass panes in place for a long time. It can also refer to a coating on glass apparently.