Structural glazing comprises frameless glazing in which each glazing unit is supported by point fixings, normally bolted connections.
The glazing units may be supported individually from a separate framed structure similar to that shown or a stick construction curtain wall. Walls of this type are frequently called ‘Planar’ walls although ‘Planar’ is a brand name and other products exist.

In true structural glazing the glass components transfer load. It may comprise glazing units suspended one from another or glazing units supported from glass fins or portals.

Structural sealant glazing is a method of bonding the glazing units to a frame. This has the advantage that the glazing appears from the outside to be frameless.

In practice the glazing is bonded to a carrier frame that is bolted to a framing system such as that for a stick construction curtain wall.

Curtain Walls. Glass curtain walls can replace your existing solid walls to make an otherwise ordinary room into something spectacular.

Curtain walls separate the interior from the exterior, but only support their own weight and the loads imposed on them

The glazing may be bonded on two edges (and framed on the other two) or it may be bonded on four edges. In the latter case small clips may be provided to provide mechanical retention.

Bespoke Or Standard Design

Although two building envelopes are seldom the same they are equally unlikely to be entirely bespoke. Most building envelopes are constructed from systems of components. These offer benefits over bespoke design but are unable to deliver a completely unique construction. Some of the benefits to consider are;

Benefits Of Standard Systems

• Cost
• Shorter design and manufacturing period
• Familiarity of construction
• Use of existing test results

Benefits Of Bespoke Design

• Appearance
• Greater structural capabilities
• More advanced shading devices

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