There are numerous structural glass systems offered by various suppliers that open up vast possibilities for architects, allowing them to create a complete glass envelope for buildings with frameless façades on any plane.

BS EN 15434: Glass in building – Product standard for structural and/or ultraviolet resistant sealant (for use with structural sealant glazing and/or insulating glass units with exposed seals)

Pilkington Toughened Glass is up to five times stronger than ordinary glass of the same thickness. Because of its increased strength, Pilkington Toughened Glass allows architects and builders far greater scope in their use of glass in buildings.

The main constituent of Flat Glass is SiO 2 (silica sand). This has a high melting temperature in the region of 1700 degrees C and its state at this temperature is like syrup on a very cold day.

** g-value depends on which thermal insulation glass is selected as inner pane (all based on 4 mm thickness) For higher g-values please refer to our Thermal Insulation glass product range

Explore the Pilkington OptiView™ Range, offering advanced anti-reflective glass products designed to improve clarity and visibility in architectural and display applications.

Standards & Regulations A quick guide to some of the Standards & Building Regulations used in construction that have implications for the choice of glass Building Regulations England Scotland Wales Ireland Northern Ireland EU Directive

Our structural glazing system is market leading and is specified and installed in cities around the world. Its unrivalled stability and safety allow architects design flexibility to create environments with more light and a greater feeling of space.

The structure allows atoms or molecules to move past each other where glass does not. The freedom in other materials may lead to permanent deformation where glass returns to its shape once the load is removed.

Because of its increased strength, Pilkington Toughened Glass allows architects and builders far greater scope in their use of glass in buildings. It meets worldwide safety standards for glass subjected to accidental human impact at the highest level of severity.