What are the types of structural glazing? Here at Finepoint Glass, we offer structural glazing readily available in our excellent range of glass balustrades, glass box extensions, wine cellars and glass staircases. However, did you know that there are different types of structural glazing? An arguably niche topic that we believe every property owner should know. Read below to find out more.
Frameless Glazing System
One type of structural glazing is a frameless glazing system. Renowned for its lack of frames and structural members, frameless glazing systems are an exceptionally popular form of glazing due to their iconic aesthetic. Offering a highly transparent form of glazing, this system offers a near unobstructed panoramic view due to its large glass panels. Despite it mostly being comprised of glazing, with Finepoint Glass, this type of glazing is exceptionally robust against all external threats.
Unitised Curtain Wall System
Often manufactured within factories, this type of structural glazing is typically transported to the site and fitted to the building whilst utilising fixings and brackets. A popular choice of structural glazing due to its pre-fabrication, allowing for a high quality glazing that requires minimal installation effort. As such, many property owners can enjoy the very best of glazing, including thermal efficiency, acoustic insulation and fire safety, with minimal fitting headache. One of the many other advantages unitised curtain wall systems offer is their incredible reliability, as their capability to last is simply unmatched. Known for not corroding or deteriorating compared to other building materials, this structural glazing system offers exceptional longevity.
Stick Glazing
A type of structural glazing that is developed and machined at a factory. Once ready, they are transported site, which is then installed via gaskets and pressure plates. Due to their incredible versatility, they can be easily fitted into multiple types of home improvement solutions, including windows and doors, allowing for greater freedom when it comes to developing your property. Utilising stick glazing as a structural glazing system offers many advantages, such as its versatility for angular or complicated facades and any kind of frames, dues to its smaller sightlines.
Fin Supported
Another type of structural glazing is fin supported glazing. Utilising vertical glass sheets (also known as glass fins), which are used to reinforce the glass façade. Installed perpendicular to the face of the property. They are then secured with special fasteners and silicone sealants, offering a robust and UV-resistant finish that offers significant longevity.
Tension Systems
Tension systems are a type of structural glazing that utilises high tensile cables or stainless steel rods to impose stress upon the main structure of the property. Because of this, the glazing appears nigh-unobstructed, allowing for a transparent and panoramic sightline. As such, property owners can enjoy exceptionally clear sightlines from both the interior and exterior. One of the many advantages of tension systems is their unique ability to be geometrically structured in many different shapes, which can often help provide a unique aesthetic to any property it is attached to.
At Finepoint Glass, we offer a wide range of structural glazing, including glass box extensions, glass balustrades, wine cellars and glass staircases, perfect home improvement solutions for any residential or commercial property.
To find out more about our impressive range of structural glass systems, simply get in touch with us today.