What is Wind Load and Why is it Important in Architectural Glazing?

The term ‘Wind Load’ is used to refer to any pressures or forces that the wind exerts on a building or structure.

Impact Resistance of Glass

Safety Standard for Glass

Thermal Performance of Horizontal Glass

Why does this happen?

Structural Glass & Structural Glazing — What is it?

What is Structural Glass?

The term ‘structural glass’ is a wide-reaching product term used to describe a frameless glass assembly where the glass is taking an element of the structural load. The…

RAL Colours

What is a RAL Colour?

When to Order Architectural Glass?

Specialist items of any kind carry a longer lead time than standard, off the shelf items. All of IQ’s architectural glass products are made to order to suit each design specification and application.
The lead times for our most popular architectural and structural…

Air Permeability in Windows and Doors

Air Permeability refers to the amount of air that will travel through a window or door system in its closed position. Air permeability testing relies on the quality of the systems sealing, engineering and manufacturing to ensure that all opening segments seal…

What is a U Value?

A ‘U value’ is the term frequently used to describe the thermal performance of glazing and window installations. This term ‘u-value’ (or U factor) isn’t a very specific term and can be used to describe various elements of thermal performance. All elements of U factors are generally calculated…