Please find our updated lead times below. Typical lead times: panoramah!® Or minimal windows® 10-12 weeks Invisio Structural Glazing 8-10 weeks MARS Opening Rooflight 12-14 weeks HERA Opening Rooflight 12-14 weeks ARES Opening Rooflight 12-14 weeks Mondrian® Steel Systems 12-14 weeks IQ Lux Louvre Roofs 10-12 weeks IQ Ingresso Entrance Doors 12-14 weeks Sieger® Slim Sliding […]
Insulating Your Home With Thermally Efficient Glazing
How to improve the insulation of your home with thermally broken glazing systems and where to specify triple glazing. Following the COP26 conference and Insulate Britain protests, many architects and specifiers are looking for sustainable ways to improve the insulation of residential dwellings and extensions. There are a number of non-radical ways your glazier can enhance the […]
HERA (High-spec Electric Rooflight Automation) and MARS® (Modern Automated Rooflight System): Roof Glazing System Comparison
IQ have two automated sliding rooflight systems, the HERA, a sliding box rooflight and the MARS®, a flat sliding rooflight. When it comes to choosing an automated rooflight system, specifying a sliding automated rooflight is an extremely popular choice, as this can be used for ventilation, to increase the flow of natural light or for […]
The New Exclusive H.E.R.A (Hi-Spec Electric Rooflight Automation)
Everything You Need To Know About The H.E.R.A Automated Rooflight IQ Glass has designed a new automated rooflight system to provide roof access and enhance the interior design of residential properties. HERA stands for high specification electric rooflight automation and the system can be specified in a range of applications for complete suitability to its […]
Steel Glazing FAQ’s
Find the answers to our most asked questions about steel-framed glazing. Steel glazing systems are extremely popular for achieving a modern industrial design, as well as preserving the original charm of more traditional properties. Glazing technologies have allowed us to engineer thermally broken steel frames, resulting in steel glazing systems that surpass modern performance requirements […]
Our South West Regional Office Is Now Open!
The regional team is equipped and ready to take on cutting-edge glazing projects across the South West region We are delighted to announce the opening of our dedicated South West regional office, located in Taunton, Somerset. Opening another sub-office has allowed us to take on more projects than ever, with a dedicated project management team […]
New Approved Document Tackling Residential Overheating – Coming Soon
The new approved document (not yet named) will tackle overheating in residential buildings. England’s building regulations are set to change, with the new approved document currently in the consultation period. The proposed document has been designed to address the issues of overheating in residential designs and will take into consideration the size and orientation of […]
Fire Curtains: How Do They Work?
Pair the MIRO internal glazing systems with a fire curtain to maintain the most minimal design In residential design, there are a number of fire safety regulations that demand fire-rated door systems are used. This means that when specifying internal glazing, fire-rated systems must be considered to ensure the design is adhering to fire safety […]
A Guide to Natural Light in Architectural Design
Introduction Ensuring plenty of natural light is key in the design of any home, whether this is incorporated from the start in a ground-up new build project, or in an extension added down the line. We’ve seen increasing amounts of research showing the positive impact of light on health, as well as home trends zoning […]
A Guide to Crane Use in Glass Lifting
Does your project require a crane? Cranes can be required for lifting large, heavy panes of glass or to reach points of a building that people cannot. Crane use can be an expensive aspect of a project, so it is important to budget for lifting equipment, to reduce the risk of incurring any unexpected expenses […]
