Are you renovating or building your home? IQ Glass offer a wide range of modern windows solutions to suit all builds, but which one suits your design best? Frameless ‘Picture’ Windows A picture window is the first option for those looking to create a frameless fixed window. Structural glass can be used to create frameless […]
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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 […]
2022 Updates to Building Regulations for Glazing
Updates to the Building Regulations For Glazing Requirements under Part L, F and O With the exponential acceleration of climate change, never before has there been such immediacy to reduce carbon emissions within the construction sector aggressively. The government’s recent revisions to building regulations included Part L (Conservation of fuel and power), Part F (ventilation) […]
New Glass and Timber CAD Details Library
Download our newest CAD details for Glass and Timber designs! IQ can provide glazing CAD details for many of our bespoke solutions, such as our Invisio structural glazing system and our roof glazing CAD details. We now have the latest addition, our Glass and Timber CAD Details Library! When specifying architectural glazing and timber, there […]
The minimal windows Sliding Door System Is Now PAS 24 Rated!
The minimal windows sliding system is one of the only slim framed sliding door systems on the market that is fully PAS 24 tested. In terms of performance and design, the minimal windows Sliding Door has always been unparalleled, including when it comes to security. However, as the framing profiles are produced on the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
