On balconies and terraces internally or externally Around stairs and lifts On walkways to control & guide the direction of pedestrian traffic A British Standard BS6180:1999 is the code of practice for barriers buildings. The standard gives design information and details on three typical designs that are commonly used.

For today’s buildings however we offer Toughened Glass which is the same thickness as ordinary glass but five times as strong and can be used in applications such as areas with high pedestrian traffic, in doors, shower and bath enclosures, balconies and barriers amongst others. For a full overview, as well as its benefits please click here.

Pilkington Decorative Glass. Decorative glass enables you to add style and elegance to your home, incorporating Georgians, leads and bevels to create a distinctive look.

More modest, conventional glass conservatories or glass extensions can be just as inspiring, and are the ideal way for us Brits to enjoy our outside space whatever the weather – think of it as bringing a little bit of the outdoors in. It is also crucial when investing in a structure like a glass extension that it can be enjoyed year round.

Pilkington SaniTise™, Health Applications, Balconies, Doors, Façade , Internal Glazing, Atrium, Balustrades, Canopies, Curtain Walls, Commercial Doors, Shopfront, Commercial Windows, Company, Innovation, , Architect, Automotive, Householder, Trade. Read More. Press Release. NSG Group and University of Cambridge sowing seeds for future glass applications . 19 October 2020. The NSG Group and ...

NSG TEC™ Solar Applications. NSG TEC™ is a group of products, including a comprehensive range of TCO glass (Transparent Conductive Oxide coated glass), optimised to suit a variety of thin film photovoltaics, with different haze and conductivity levels.. NSG TEC™ Technical Applications. NSG TEC™ offers a wide variety of thermal and heated glass performance properties, whilst increasing ...

Overview. Using the same technology as Pilkington Pyrostop ®, Pilkington Pyrodur ® is tried and tested against fire and hot gases. Pilkington Pyrodur ® is widely used and specified in a range of softwood and hardwood timber. Offering up to 60 mins integrity, Pilkington Pyrodur ® can combine impact resistance (BS EN 12600) up to Class 1(B)1 and penetration resistance (BS EN 356) to ...

European/British Standards and Codes of Practice There are many British and European Standards which apply directly or indirectly to glass for use in building.

A clear, laminated fire resistant and safety glass primarily designed to provide integrity but also offering full insulation (against all heat transfer) for a short period. Developed specifically for use in doors and screens, it provides impact safety to Class 1 and Class 2 of BS EN 12600 (depending on thickness).

the way in which a material or product behaves in a fire situation. There are four major classifications used to define the behaviour. Radiative combustion relates to whether fire can pass through a material when used as a roof covering subject to heat from an adjacent fire.