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For glass used in buildings to achieve the thermal efficiencies required by current UK Building Regulations, a low emissivity (low e) glass will need to be used within a double or triple glazed sealed unit. Low e glass has a special coating applied to one of the glass faces; this can be either a ‘hard […]
Glass rooflights provide a fantastic solution for both creating light and space within a building envelope, and converting used space into an extended living area. Due to box rooflights providing access as well as sliding mechanisms, there are a range of factors to consider when specifying for this type of product. 1. Specifying the correct […]
For some time, the government has shown concern regarding the gap between theoretical and actual performance within building projects. This potential gap occurs as a result of the following: Builders buying cheaper products than what the architects specify Inaccuracy of data relating to performance Inaccuracy with joints in the building envelope; poor insulation Errors in […]
Glazing Vision are pleased to announce that the RIBA accredited roof light CPD and factory tour are now available to book. This will cover both the technical and practical aspects for the correct design and specification of glass roof lights. Ultimately, both the CPD and factory tour will enable you to make the right choice […]
Structural floor loadings for walk on glass rooflights should be stated as Uniform Distributed Load (UDL) and Concentrated Load. Although you should expect a manufacturer or supplier to confirm what loadings the glass is designed to withstand, you should not expect them to provide information on the loadings themselves; this remains the responsibility of the […]
ARB’s scheme is planned to be introduced in 2024, and architects will be told what they need to do to comply and when. ARB are currently consulting on their proposals. Once the new CPD scheme is introduced, it will be mandatory which means all architects on the UK Register will have to confirm they have […]
Glass, when installed overhead in rooflights and skylights must be ‘safety glass’, which is often referred to as Toughened or Tempered Glass. Toughened glass is 4-5 times stronger than standard annealed glass of the same thickness; it’s a key safety feature in the specification of domestic rooflights and skylights as it is designed to crumble […]
From 1st January 2022 the CE mark has now been replaced with the UKCA mark for products placed on the GB market. It is slightly different for Northern Ireland where the mark used is the UKCA(NI) mark. We will now start to see the letters UKCA on products we purchase – from children’s toys to […]
Glass rooflights can have a huge impact on the influence of light in a building. It can be at the heart of the project or complement the space. The choice of options for bespoke glass rooflight design are now greater than ever and can be expertly used to bring light and space to projects. For residential designs, […]
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