Why precision engineering matters in high-performance bifold doors
With contemporary architecture prioritising expansive spans of glazing and minimal framing, bifold doors must be designed and engineered to ensure structural integrity and thermal performance, as well as luxury aesthetics and smooth, reliable operation.
Read moreCan sliding doors be part of a low-energy Passivhaus design?
In the current architectural landscape, large areas of glazing are a defining feature of contemporary design. Sliding doors, bifold doors and expansive glazed openings maximise natural light. They create a sense of space, and they strengthen the connection between indoo
Read moreWhat to consider when specifying bifold doors
When specifying bifold doors for modern residential and light commercial projects, careful product specification is essential. While appearance and precision engineering are key considerations, it’s also important to remember that a bifold door is a functional part of t
Read moreBifold Doors vs Sliding Doors: which is best for modern living?
Sliding doors and bifold doors add a sense of light, space and style, making them popular features of contemporary homes. But which one is right for your property? The answer depends on your aesthetic preferences, as well as practical considerations such as available sp
Read moreImpact resistance in glass doors: Understanding performance, safety and compliance
Glass doors have many qualities that make them attractive for specification in both domestic and commercial environments. External glass doors bring welcome extra daylight into buildings and provide continuity with the glazing elements of domestic conservatories and gla
Read moreOrangeries: a homeowner’s guide to modern orangeries
Orangeries are elegant, light-filled spaces designed to blur the line between indoor and outdoor living. In modern homes, they are often used to extend kitchens, dining rooms and living areas, creating large, light-filled spaces perfect for everyday life and...
Read moreUnderstanding large glass spans: Innovation, engineering and performance in modern glazing
Natural light, panoramic outdoor views and impressive building aesthetics – large glass spans are a defining feature of contemporary architecture. Often measuring up to 15 square metres in surface area, large glass panels create uninterrupted connections between interio
Read moreCurtain Walling and Building Regulations: What You Need to Know
Thanks to its ability to create light-filled and attractive buildings, curtain walling has become a popular choice for building facades and high-rise balconies. However, specifying curtain wall systems in the UK requires careful attention to the Building...
Read morePart Q explained: security compliance for windows and doors
In modern residential projects, glazing is used to create striking, light-filled spaces with unobstructed views and a sleek, contemporary exterior. But the use of glazing also raises questions about security: does it make a home more vulnerable to intrusion and how...
Read morePart K: Glazing safety for barriers, balustrades and facades
From sliding doors and bifold panels to glazed extensions, balcony glazing, facades and garden canopies, glass can be used to create beautiful features that elevate a home’s aesthetics and the lifestyle of occupants. When designing and specifying glazed elements...
Read moreU-value calculations for glazing
When it comes to communicating the energy efficiency of a building, U-values are, it seems, the stars of the show. Minimum requirements are quoted in Part L of the Building Regulations, they’re referenced in architectural specifications and they’re listed in product...
Read moreDo I need planning permission for a glass canopy or veranda?
A glass veranda or canopy can transform a home and its garden, creating an elegant transition between the indoors and outdoors, while providing an inviting outdoor space that can be enjoyed throughout the year...
Read moreAcoustic balcony glazing in urban high-rise homes
Cities in the UK are becoming taller and noisier. Between 2011 and 2021, the number of households living in a flat, maisonette or apartment increased by 21% to 5.4 million*. In London, over half of the homes built since 2002 are in high-rise buildings...
Read moreAvoiding overheating when using large glazing
From glass canopies and verandas to wintergardens, bifolding doors and curtain walling, glazed extensions are widely used in UK architecture. Glazed extensions bring many functional and aesthetic advantages to a property.
Read moreGlass partitions - building regulations Part K and N
Thanks to their ability to create inviting, light-filled interiors, glass partitions are widely used in a variety of settings – from offices to retail environments, public buildings such as schools and hospitals and leisure settings like hotels and spas...
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