Sign up for our free email guide all about glazing for your self–build When you are planning your self-build, the glazing specification is so important and there are so many technical aspects to consider. Self-builders are taking on a big challenge when they begin their projects, and you must quickly become experts in so many […]
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How to Use Structural Glass and Slim Framed Sliding Glass Doors Together
For projects looking for a minimal frame design to their glazing slim framed sliding glass doors are the first choice. With sightlines as slim as 21mm and a frameless finish at the head and base, the glass doors offer the perfect solution for the encouragement of internal-external merging; a popular design consideration for modern living […]
7 Best Design Options For Slim Framed Doors
Architects and specifiers are always looking for new and interesting ways to create a slim and minimal design to their glazing. But when you are looking at specifying a slim door system there are many other elements to consider such as performance, design and opening types. Not all slim framed door systems are created equal, […]
Billionaires Row Luxury Homes With Architectural Glazing
Projects on The Bishops Avenue, a.k.a Billionaires Row, With Architectural Glazing by IQ Glass. The Bishops Avenue is a road in London that connects the North side of Hamstead Heath and East Finchley, considered to be one of the wealthiest streets in the world. Dubbed ‘Billionaires Row’ the avenue is known for its luxury […]
Ultimate Guide to Sound Insulation in Architectural Glazing
IQ’s top tips to understanding sound insulation in architectural glazing. To understand how sound insulation in architectural glazing works, it’s important to understand how sound itself travels and transmits. Sound arises from molecules vibrating in a gas, solid or liquid from a source. The number of vibrations a second is known as the frequency and […]
Reduce CO2 Emissions Effectively With Natural Light
How choosing the right specialist glazing systems can impact your energy usage and reduce CO2 emissions With a move toward sustainable building design, changes to building regulations and the government’s plans to cut carbon emissions, finding ways to reduce CO2 emissions in homes has become an increasingly hot topic. One way to do this is […]
Rooftop Gardens and Glazing
See how our glazing systems can be used to create modern rooftop gardens. Rooftop gardens are in high demand, and it’s easy to see why. With living space becoming an increasingly precious commodity, installing a roof garden is the perfect way for residents to transform an undesirable and unused part of their home into a […]
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 […]
Approved Document X Tackling Residential Overheating – Coming Soon
The new approved document X, 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 glazing. Approved […]
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 […]
