Designing Architectural Glazing with High Wind Load on Windows Cornwall and the Southwest of the UK have some of the most stunning views in the country, with elevated plots for coastal views and direct access onto beaches or beautiful countryside. But these projects also come with some specific challenges, the main one being the […]
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Can dual coatings improve the performance of glass?
Improve glass performance with dual coatings instead of triple glazing Good news is yes! Dual coatings can improve the performance of glass in several ways. The specific benefits depend on the type of coatings used and how they are applied. Some examples of how dual coatings can improve the performance of glass include: Improving energy […]
Visit IQ Glass and Keller at BAU Munich 2023
Get the first look at Keller’s Next Generation Sliding Glass Door System Visit the Keller exhibition at BAU Munich 17 to 22nd April 2023 to be the first in the world to see the newest sliding door technology from the market leaders. The team at IQ will be joining Keller at BAU on Thursday […]
6 Examples of Glazing for a Home on a Sloping Site
Maximising views on tricky sloping building sites When a house is located on a sloping site there are always logistical challenges and complexities, but the possible views are amazing. The proper use of architectural glazing on a sloping site home offers excellent opportunity to maximise views from the elevated site position. Below are some brilliant […]
Our ‘Glazing for Self-Builders’ eGuide – Sign Up for Free
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 […]
Clayworth Cottage Featured on Grand Designs!
Bespoke Glazing Package on Grand Designs: Dunstable 2022 Clayworth Cottage is located in Kensworth, a quiet village in the heart of Bedfordshire where John and wife Helen decided to demolish an old house and build their dream home. The high tech, million pound home was featured on Grand Designs yesterday, documenting the process from start […]
New Design Trend: Timber Cladding with Architectural Glazing
How to incorporate timber cladding to glass designs in modern architecture. Combining timber cladding with architectural glazing has become an extremely popular trend within architecture, offering the opportunity to use contrasting materials for a completely unique design. Exposed timber beams are often paired with architectural glazing for an authentic finish, or to incorporate traditional elements […]
Design Possibilities with Glass Walls
IQ’s approach to entire walls of glass Walls of frameless glass can be achieved using our in-house developed structural glazing system, Invisio. With no frames or visible fixing details, the only visible details are neat structural silicone joints between panes. For a minimal, timeless effect frameless glass walls are sure to make a design statement. […]
IQ Shortlisted for Don’t Move Improve Awards 2018
One of our projects – Keeling House – has been shortlisted for this years Don’t Move, Improve! awards. The renovation project took an old water tank at the top of a Grade II listed building and converted it into a two floor apartment. Our minimal windows sliding doors as well as bespoke structural glazing helped […]
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 […]
