Glazing beads and methods of assembly using same

A method for glazing a panel, comprising:

• providing a panel comprising an edge and at least one surface;
• providing a frame interface member comprising
• a base, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall, wherein the base and the first and second sidewalls each comprise an interior surface and an external surface,
• a channel defined by the interior surfaces of the base and the first and second sidewalls,
• a coupling protrusion disposed on the exterior surface of at least one of the first and second sidewalls, and
• a first securing member disposed on the interior surface of the first sidewall and a second securing member disposed on the interior surface of the second sidewall, wherein each of the body and the coupling protrusion are constructed of a rigid material and each of the first and second members are constructed of a flexible material;
• providing a frame constituent comprising
• an interface member abutting surface, a first frame wall, and a second frame wall, wherein the interface member abutting surface and the first and second frame walls each comprise an interior surface and an external surface,
• an interface retention portion defined by the interior surfaces of the interface member abutting surface and the first and second frame walls, wherein the body of the frame interface member has a frame interface member profile, and the interface retention portion has an interface retention portion profile that is substantially complementary to the frame interface member profile, and
• a coupling recess disposed on the interior surface of at least one of the first and second frame walls, wherein the coupling protrusion has a coupling protrusion profile and the coupling recess has a coupling recess profile that is substantially complementary to the coupling protrusion profile, and wherein the coupling protrusion is configured to friction fit within the coupling recess;
• inserting the frame interface member into the interface retention portion of the frame constituent until the coupling protrusion seats within the coupling recess;
• positioning the edge of the panel along the channel of the frame interface member;
• and
• inserting the edge of the panel into the channel of the frame interface member until the first and second securing members frictionally engage with the at least one surface of the panel to secure the panel within the channel.

A frame interface member for the glazing of a panel, comprising:

• a rigid body comprising a base, a first sidewall, and a second sidewall, wherein the base and the first and second sidewalls each comprise an interior surface and an external surface;
• a channel defined by the interior surfaces of the base and the first and second sidewalls;
• a flexible first securing member disposed on the interior surface of the first sidewall;
• and
• a flexible second securing member disposed on the interior surface of the second sidewall, wherein each of the first and second securing members extending inwardly and downwardly into the channel and toward the base.