How to build a new home in the countryside – a guide to glazing design under Paragraph 79 Self-building a home to meet the stringent P79 criteria requires both a great deal of careful planning, as well as hunting for exceptionally performing materials and products. This article explores some of the key aspects to consider when choosing […]
IQ Glass Technical
NEW Invisio Brochure is Launched
The Invisio Brochure is now available for download from the IQ Glass website. The digital brochure outlines the new structural glazing system from IQ, designed in house by our experts. Driven by the architect’s requirements for structural glazing the team at IQ have been developing this new system for some time. The unique structural glazing […]
Everything you Need to Know about our Modern Glass Technology Offerings
How could you use Modern Glass Technology? Whether you are undergoing a complete refurbishment project to create a modern home or simply looking to incorporate solutions throughout an existing property, we have solutions for everyone. We have used modern glass technology on luxury home refurbishments to create a sleek aesthetic like this one. We also […]
The Anatomy of a Glass Box Extension
Glass box extensions are very popular extension types for houses and buildings all over the UK. A glass extension could provide a modern extension to a contemporary house or could be used to create an all-glass extension to a more traditional building; this extension method is sometimes preferred by planning authorities for the visual differential […]
Download our Guide to Sliding Doors
Do you specify sliding doors on your projects? Are you looking to incorporate a sliding door into your house build project? Are you interested in finding out the design options available from sliding doors? Then you need to download our latest eBook: ‘Choosing and Specifying Sliding Doors’. Click here to download the online guide. The […]
Structural + Architectural Glazing CPD Seminars from IQ
Our extremely popular CPD seminars cover a wide range of the glazing solutions offered by IQ Glass, suitable for both residential and commercial projects. The presentation, led by one of IQ Glass’s Technical Executives, provides an insight into our range of products, alongside a technical explanation of their function and design flexibility. IQ Glass introduced […]
Structural Glass Facades vs Slim Façade Systems
When you are looking to create entire walls of glass as part of a design there are various options at your disposal. In most cases when designing a wall of glass you want the glass to be the prominent feature of the façade. This means minimising the framing and using the largest glass panes feasible. […]
What To Consider When Specifying Structural Glass
When looking to include structural glass on any project there are various elements of design, logistics and specification that you will need to keep in mind. The design and installation of structural glazing is not a simple process. Each installation has to be painstakingly detailed and designed. The glazing company you choose should have an […]
Designing for Wind Loading
What is Wind Load and Why is it Important in Architectural Glazing? The term ‘Wind Load’ is used to refer to any pressures or forces that the wind exerts on a building or structure. There are actually three types of wind forces that would be exerted on a building: Uplift Wind Load is an upwards […]
7 questions your window and glazing company should be asking you
Architectural Glazing is a complex element of architectural designs. As such there are some key questions that professional glazing companies should be asking you in order to successfully design and engineer your project. If you are not being asked these questions it may be that the company is not considering these issues which will fundamentally […]
