If you’re trying to decide on the right rooflights for a project, be sure to take some time to consider the benefits of specifying frameless rooflights. After all, your choice of rooflight will have a big impact on the overall appearance of the property – both inside and out – as well as the amount… Read more
Having outdoor living space is an important consideration for modern homes. With space often at a premium, especially in urban locations, a roof terrace will allow you to make the most of an otherwise unused area and provide a desirable outdoor space, perfect for entertaining, growing food or just enjoying the fresh air and sunshine.… Read more
What’s the most important ingredient for success in any building project? Communication is up there. Delivering the right information at the right time, and in the most appropriate way, is what communication – and genuine collaboration – is all about. It’s what BIM is about too, giving the construction industry the tools and the flexibility… Read more
April 4th 2016 was a milestone in the adoption of BIM in the UK construction industry. Earmarked well in advance by the government’s 2011 Construction Strategy, it was the day on which all centrally procured projects were mandated to use Level 2 BIM. It was a watershed moment when full collaborative 3D BIM, with all… Read more
A BIM object, while providing an important visual representation of products and materials for use in design and construction drawings, must offer a lot more than that. Boiled down to the essentials, a BIM object is actually better equated to a spreadsheet in the way that it details the properties of the product in question.… Read more
Hearing the phrase ‘building information modelling’ conjures mental images of flashy 3D graphics, designed to show off the impressive architecture of some new multi-million pound landmark building. That mental image is almost inevitable – after all, most of our built environment is judged on how it looks, fuelled by media reporting of ‘prizes’ like the… Read more
When specifying rooflights or roof windows, the first thing you’ll probably think about is how the items will look once they’re installed. This is certainly an important aspect to consider – after all, appearance is critical. But you will also need to analyse the performance criteria of these glazing units to ensure they serve their… Read more
It’s easy to see why outdoor spaces are so highly desired among potential homebuyers. However, with space often at a premium, architects, designers and house builders are looking for creative ways to provide this luxury living space. This is where access box rooflights can provide an excellent solution. Outdoor space in urban areas Blocks of… Read more
The benefits of specifying roof windows and rooflights are clear: they provide high levels of natural light, they can be wonderful sources of ventilation, and they contribute to the thermal comfort of a building. Roof windows and rooflights also provide an aesthetically pleasing addition to the external appearance of a property. But what else should… Read more
We often see the letters CE on products we purchase – from children’s toys to electronics, as well as windows and other construction products. While CE marking might seem like a fairly simple concept, it’s actually very complicated, since it doesn’t apply to every product on the market, and different items will have to meet… Read more
Adding glazing to a roof can provide a variety of benefits for a building and its occupants, such as increasing the amount of natural light and providing natural ventilation. However, if you want to make the most of these products, you need to make sure you specify the right one. Here at Glazing Vision, we… Read more
Rooflights and roof windows are both popular choices for bringing natural daylight into a property, and rooflights can also provide a variety of other benefits, such as natural ventilation and access to roof terraces. When selecting a rooflight or roof window, there are several specification considerations to think about – and one factor that could… Read more
