Remember, remember the 5th of November This ‘Bonfire Night’, IQ Glass set up a fireworks display in the showroom courtyard. We dimmed the lights in the office, enjoyed a glass of mulled wine, hot chocolate and biscuits while watching the fantastic display through the IQ structural glass. We watched the fireworks through the beautifully […]
Star Baker is announced in IQ’s Bake Off 2018
IQ’s Great British Bake Off 2018 in aid of Roald Dahl’s Charity IQ held a Bake Off this morning to raise money for Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity. A local charity, based in Amersham, who help to make life better for seriously ill children in the UK. The Roald Dahl nurses provide holistic support to […]
Behind the Scenes at IQ – How Architectural Glass is Installed
Improving our showroom by replacing new architectural glass The IQ Glass Showroom in Amersham is the first-choice location for anyone looking to include architectural glazing on their projects. Therefore, it is important that we keep the space up to date with the latest glass technologies and products, enabling us to provide our clients with the […]
Why specify bi-folding doors for residential properties?
Internal and External bifolding doors It is often difficult to choose which type of door system is best for a project; the usual debate is whether to specify sliding doors or bifolds. Bi-folding doors are a popular option for modern living spaces where the homeowners want to develop the connection between the indoors and outdoor […]
The transformation of the Duke of York Restaurant
Descending windows were installed to the prestigious London restaurant The Duke of York restaurant is located on the Duke of York Square in the heart of Chelsea. The Square has over 30 chic stores, including boutiques and well-known brands, along with a selection of restaurants offering al fresco dining. The existing restaurant building was recently […]
New in the Showroom: External Blinds
As part of our yearly focus on solar control solutions for our architectural glass installations, we have recently installed the latest external blind solution to our glass office. The external Venetian blinds provide full control over the amount of light and solar radiation that can pass through the glass units behind them. They are fully controlled […]
Frequently Asked Questions: minimal windows®
How has the system been tested for performance? The minimal windows® system has been fully tested and certified at the Rosenheim Institute in Germany. IQ Glass have undertaken additional testing for Security, Air Permeability, Water Resistance and Resistance to Wind Load. How much does it cost? The price of a minimal window® must be calculated […]
Do Glass Balustrades need a continuous handrail?
This is one of our most frequently asked questions when it comes to glass balustrade specification. To some, the thought of using frameless glass as a balustrade without a frame or continuous handrail is counter-intuitive, believing that glass is a fragile material that needs to be protected. That is certainly not the case today with […]
Order Deadline for Pre-Christmas Installation 2018
While the sun is shining it can be hard to think about Christmas but if you are looking to have your minimal windows® sliding doors designed and installed before Christmas now is the time to start planning. In order for us to be able to achieve a pre-Christmas installation date, we must receive the […]
London Festival of Architecture: The Treehouse at Battersea Power Station
The ‘Treehouse’ at Battersea Power Station is on display throughout June as part of the London Festival of Architecture. Dark charred wooden interior cladding juxtaposes the light reflective surface of the external mirrored glass… The London Festival of Architecture runs for the duration of June and has free admission. This year, The Treehouse at Battersea […]
