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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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 has been developing this new system for some time. The unique structural glazing fixing […]
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 […]
10 Important Glazing Questions Your Glazier Should Be Asking You
Architectural Glazing is a complex element of architectural designs. As such there are some key important glazing questions that professional glazing companies should be asking you. When it comes to specifying bespoke glazing systems, knowing the answers to these important glazing questions ensures that as a professional glazier, we are able to ensure that the […]
