External

glazing
EXTERNAL
GLAZING
GLASS
What is External glazing?
• Simply put, external glazing is term used to describe
glass that is integral to the design of a building: It
involves large glass panels, which usually bear some
weight in the structure. External glazing can be used
to create huge glass installations with minimal
obstruction.

• This is, of course, putting it fairly simply. There are

myriad ways external glazing can be implemented in a
design - the most important thing to note is that we’ve
come so far with glazing technology, glass can be
used as a structural material in almost any situation.

• It can bear weight both horizontally and vertically,

and it can be bonded using everything from minimal
glass beams and supports to heavy-duty steel struts,
meaning it can be used on almost any scale, with
almost any aesthetic imaginable. Everything from
completely frameless sliding glass doors to load-
bearing high-strength glass floors can be created.
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WHAT IS EXTERNAL GLAZING
• External Glazing high-performance
exterior glazing allows architects, engineers
and building owners to meet daylighting,
energy efficiency, user comfort and aesthetic
goals.
• Most critical for energy efficiency and
return on investment, By using
technology optimizes both daylighting and
solar heat control, while most glazing
solutions favor one of these goals at the
expense of the other.
• The combined reduction of lighting and
HVAC loads results in significant energy
and cost savings. The complexity,
maintenance, and cost of add-ons such as
light-shelves and shading devices are
eliminated.

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Where would External glazing be used?

• External glazing is used extensively in

skyscrapers, with glass facades a ubiquitous
feature in the financial centres of cities across
the globe.

• However, external glazing can also be

included in personal homes in a variety of
architecturally innovative and visually
compelling ways.

• Glass extensions are being increasingly

adopted by homeowners as a way of
increasing space and natural light without the
frames and limited structural possibilities
associated with a traditional conservatory.

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There are many benefits to using structural glass within a building, and perhaps the most compelling is
• the increase of natural light in our domestic and professional spaces.
• Throughout our evolution, humans have relied on daylight to regulate and enhance our circadian rhythms, and it has become
clear that natural light is a vital part of our overall wellbeing.
• The time we spend in artificially lit or gloomy environments has a clear impact on our sleep quality, productivity and
happiness.

• Structural glazing can offer a greater coherence and connection between the natural world and our buildings, while still
protecting us from the elements.
• It allows sunlight to flood a home without any attendant annoyances that have previously hampered glass structures, such as
overheating and the subsequent loss of heat at night. In fact, advances in technology mean that insulation is actually one of
the great advantages of using structural glass.

Rather than creating a greenhouse-like effect, thermal glass technology exploits the “solar gain” which can make glass spaces
too warm to create a stable and comfortable ambient temperature which is maintained throughout variations in weather and
the time of day. This is energy efficient enough to result in savings on heating bills, while also enhances the interior
environment in a way which makes glass eminently practical as well as aesthetically stunning.

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Application of External Glazing:-

Glass roofs and skylights: The inclusion of

glass roofs or skylights in a building help to
maximise the light and space that external
glazing systems bring to a property or
building. The use of sloping glass provides
many benefits including thermal, solar
control and enhanced insulation.
Glass canopies: The use of canopies can help
create a striking and unique entrance by
utilising different glass designs and fittings.
Windows: Glass panes are used on almost all
building exteriors. Double-glazing options
can improve insulation, keep interiors cool
during summer, energy efficiency in heating
and air conditioning systems and keep
external sounds to a minimum.

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External glass doors: A variety of different
textures including translucent, matt and textured
all help you to create the look you want whilst
adding light.

Glass facades: A double glazed glass façade

allows you to have thermal insulation, energy
efficiency and helps to keep the interior cool
during the summer. A wide range of options are
available from tempered to coloured enamelled,
creating a variety of different styles.

Glass wall cladding: Decorative glass wall

cladding is available to use for internal or external
glazing systems and a wide range of designs allow
you to create the individual look you desire

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Advantages:
 Ultra modern look and excellent flatness
 Light weight
 Sound insulation and pollution resistant
 Acid, alkali and salt spray resistant
 Smooth paint finish and stability of flatness
 Excellent UV characteristics
 Resistant to blow and breakage
 Minimizes vibration noise
 Heat insulation
 Complex shapes possible
 Easy maintenance
 Superior flatness to other cladding products
 Various colour choice
Glass Glazing Features:
 Highly demanded
 Safe to use 8
Glass Glazing Features:
 Highly demanded
 Safe to use
 Durable

Types of glass glazing:-

 Architectural Glass Glazing
 Curtain Wall Glazing
 Spider Glass Glazing
 Double Glass Glazing

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Properties of External Glazing:
1.More light, Better light: Optimized
Daylighting
redirects light rays to transmit up to 70%
daylight and substantially diffuse glare,
reducing the energy required for electrical
lighting and improving user comfort.

2.Less Heat: Solar Heat Control

While most building envelope solutions favor
daylighting or solar heat control at the
expense of the other, addresses both, with a
75% improvement in solar heat gain control
over standard IGUs, with Solar Heat Gain
Coefficients as low as 0.07 at midday to
reduce HVAC requirements and improve
energy efficiency.

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3. Transparency + Views /
User Comfort
External glazing glass can
be specified to provide
more or less visual
transparency as required by
the program or building
orientation. The geometry
and molecular makeup of
the proprietary , external
glazing glass insert diffuse
daylight to reduce glare,
further improving user
experience, comfort, and
productivity.

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Self Clean : utilises UV light and rain to dissolve and
wash away any dirt on eternal glazing systems,
resulting in longer-lasting clean windows.

Solar Control Coating : reflects up to 2⁄3 of heat back

outside maintaining a cooler temperature inside, and
helps reduce glare.

Low-e Coating : helps to improve energy efficiency

and maintains a comfortable interior during the
winter. This diverse product range can be used in
both domestic and commercial builds for patio and
French doors, conservatories and windows

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IQ Heated Glass: allows a fully integrated heating system by using double or
triple glazing that emits heat. Controlled electronically, it helps to prevent
condensation, allows greater energy efficiency and provides more light for the
building. It can be used for windows, glass roofs or skylights, conservatories, and
other components that make up external glazing systems.
Electrochrome: a Solar Control glazing that ranges in colour from clear to dark
blue, depending on the season or atmosphere. This product always remains
transparent and can improve energy efficiency and a regulated building
temperature, helping to maintain a regulated building temperature, reduce energy
costs and lower the building's carbon emissions
Light Emitting Glass: LED Glass is used to enhance individual architecture both
internally and externally. By utilising light and colour, this product can be used to
create different ambiences or to highlight particular features. It also retains
transparency when turned off.

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Cost/Budget Considerations

 Structural Glazing is one of the most cost effective contemporary solutions available.

 Structural Glazing is typically 17% - 23% more cost effective than that of a Frameless Glazing equivalent and 20% -
25% more expensive than Framed Glass (Curtain Walling/Patent Glazing) solutions

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