by Web Blogger | Nov 13, 2026 | Structural Glass Articles
UV protection in structural rooflights matters, but it isn’t a substitute for sound structural design. BS EN 1873:2005 includes long-term UV exposure testing for prefabricated plastic rooflights, but it doesn’t set a service-life expectation or replacement criteria....
by Web Blogger | Nov 12, 2026 | Structural Glass Articles
A clear glass floor can offer far less grip when wet than its appearance suggests. For a slip resistance rating for glass floors, the wet Pendulum Test Value (PTV) is a useful measure: a result above 36 is classed as slip-resistant in most projects. The surface finish...
by Web Blogger | Nov 11, 2026 | Structural Glass Articles
A glass flood barrier is a structural system, not simply a sheet of glazing. Designing a glass flood barrier for homes means coordinating laminated glass panels with their supporting frame, seals and permanent fixing so the assembly can resist water pressure. Some...
by Web Blogger | Nov 10, 2026 | Structural Glass Articles
A glass feature needs a clear planning case as well as an architectural one. When presenting a glass feature to a planning committee, explain its appearance, materials, effects on amenity, access and landscaping, and how the design responds to the site. Planning...
by Web Blogger | Nov 9, 2026 | Structural Glass Articles
A glass entrance floor is a structural element first and a design feature second. Commercial entrance glass flooring must be specified for its intended use: UK commercial projects may require a uniformly distributed load from 4.0 kN/m² and a concentrated load from 3.6...
