Frameless Glass Roof Construction Detail

Bay windows corner windows and complex angles and shapes are all possible as well.

Frameless glass roof construction detail.

Equation 24 2 equation 24 3 equation 24 4 where. This example shows you how modern your kitchen could look like if you decide to add glass roof. Using iq s slim framing or frameless glazed elements can also provide impressive views of the surroundings whether that be of the city or general external areas. Frameless glass roofs structural glass can be utilised in roofing areas to create a fully glazed roof to any space or room.

This has been tested and passed at 2000 pascals for wind and rain. Especially useful in internal rooms where external windows are far away or small and rear extensions where side windows may be restricted due to neighbouring properties. Glass sloped more than 15 degrees 0 26 rad from vertical in skylights sunrooms sloped roofs and other exterior applications shall be designed to resist the most critical combinations of loads determined by equations 24 2 24 3 and 24 4. D glass dead load psf kn m 2.

Eave end gaps in tile roofs should be fire stopped with cement mortar or metal bird stops which are available at most roofing supply stores. All glass used in our frameless roofs is solar reflective self clean and non stick. Class a fiberglass or cement tile roof coverings should be used in designated high hazard areas on all new construction additions or repairs. Standard glass roof light cad drawing references for flat roofs flush box sliding smoke vent and access roof lights.

Our bespoke structural rooflight s designed to provides a frameless internal view which maximises daylight inside the building creating a practical as well as visually stunning space. Glass roofs frameless rooflights sliding glass doors and bifolding doors can be used to maximise the natural light into the new space. We use dow corning silicone to seal all structural joints. The glass is also stronger than normal glass.

Floor to ceiling windows glass facades lantern roofs and other specialist glass products can all incorporate frameless windows depending upon the specific system and how you design it.