The curtain wall method of glazing allows glass to be used in large uninterrupted areas creating consistent attractive facades. The flexibility in choice of Pilkington products allows the designer to control every aspect of the performance from thermal to solar considerations and ultimately the design statement for the building.

Spandrel panel/s: a glass panel, commonly used in a curtain wall, which is made of an enamelled glass or an opacified glass in order to hide parts of a building structure, such as the edge of floor slabs. This product was called Pilkington Armourclad™ but is now known as Pilkington Spandrel Glass. See Product Data Sheet Pilkington Spandrel Glass.

The models help Revit users to design glazed facades in the programme with the same ease of a standard integrated curtain wall system. It also enables specifiers to easily upgrade curtain walling to a Pilkington Planar™ façade.

In order to maximise the benefits that the glazing delivers to students using the facility, a structurally-glazed curtain-wall system from manufacturer Raico was selected for the project. The system ensures that, externally, only a narrow silicone joint remains visible between each pane of glass, maximising sight-lines in and out of the ...

The newly completed 122 Waterloo Street development in the centre of Glasgow offers its occupants floor-to-ceiling glazing throughout, with almost uninterrupted views thanks to the latest Schüco curtain-walling system designed, manufactured and installed by Edinburgh-based façade specialist Charles Henshaw & Sons Ltd. But, impressively, the ...

Thermal Insulation Glass Overview Over 25% of the heat from homes and public buildings escapes through the windows so, with the rising costs of energy and increasing environmental awareness, more emphasis than ever is being placed on ways to save energy in all types of domestic, commercial and public buildings.

Curtain Wall - pilkington.com ... Curtain Wall

This uses low profile stainless steel fixings to provide frameless, glass surfaces that deliver clean lines and uninterrupted views. The rest of the façade features a bespoke curtain wall system from manufacturer Kawneer, onto which the bronze and stone fins are mounted.

Ideal for use in countless applications, from windows to barriers, interior design, curtain walling etc ; When broken, Pilkington Toughened Glass shatters into small, blunt-edged fragments which reduce the risk of personal injury

Curtain Wall; Doors; Fire Corridor; Floors; Glass Structure; Internal Partition; Photovoltaics; Roof Glazing; Shopfront; Stairs; Windows; Glass Furniture; Windows Minimising energy consumption & maximising the environmental aspects, safety and security of occupants is achievable by specifying the right glass product in windows.