by Web Blogger | Oct 25, 2026 | Structural Glass Articles
A glass mezzanine is only as dependable as the structure beneath it. Glass floor panels for mezzanine levels include an aluminium frame, while the surrounding support must be designed to carry the loads created by the space and its use. The glass, frame and opening...
by Web Blogger | Oct 24, 2026 | Structural Glass Articles
A secure route onto a green roof starts with the structure beneath the glass. Walk-on glass for green roof access should sit in an engineered frame or rebate that supports its edges, with the supporting structure assessed for the intended loads. The design and...
by Web Blogger | Oct 23, 2026 | Structural Glass Articles
Internal glass floors aren’t suitable for every area. The pros and cons of internal glass floors depend on how the room is used, foot traffic, moisture, privacy and the structure supporting the panels. A safe design uses toughened laminated glass, suitable supports...
by Web Blogger | Oct 22, 2026 | Structural Glass Articles
The clearest view is not automatically the best-looking choice. The key difference in frameless vs framed glass balustrade aesthetics is how visibly the boundary is defined: frameless systems minimise interruptions, while frames add an edge, contrast and structure....
by Web Blogger | Oct 21, 2026 | Structural Glass Articles
A solid roof isn’t the only way to make a conservatory or adjoining space more comfortable. Alternatives to a solid roof extension include a glass or hybrid roof, an orangery, a garden room or a conventional house extension. Each option balances insulation, daylight,...
by Web Blogger | Oct 20, 2026 | Structural Glass Articles
A flat rooflight isn’t safe to walk on just because its glass is toughened. A walk on rooflight for maintenance access must be designed and tested for foot traffic, with its load capacity calculated for the glass size and specification. The supporting frame and roof...
