Glass is an excellent choice for internal partitions. Not only does it allow light to penetrate further into a building but it can provide many other functions: fire resistance – provide protection against fire. There are numerous applications for glass as an internal divide.

Product categories relevant for internal partitions. Fire Protection Provides passive protection from the effects of fire for up to 180 minutes allowing maximum use of natural light and... Noise Control Reduces the noise inside a building to acceptable levels without sacrificing daylight.

Specialist glass partitions can be an ideal means to protect areas from noise such as computer games or television. Glass can in effect be equivalent to a brick wall in terms of heat insulation, strength and noise reduction with the added benefit that it will look good either clear or with any of a wide range of Decorative effects.

Pilkington Optiwhite™ is the perfect choice for internal glazing applications. One of the most attractive features of Pilkington Optiwhite™ is its ability to achieve greater brilliance and transparency, allowing a clear and true representation of colours when viewed through the glass.

Fire protection. Fire-resistant glass is also often required in buildings such as residential homes, hotels or B&B accommodation, for providing safety zones or passageways for escape. The performance of fire resistant glass is expressed in periods of time for different qualities.

A glass floor allows light to pass reducing the need for artificial lighting and providing a natural source of daylight. The introduction of light through the core of a building can transform what might otherwise be a dull claustrophobic interior.

The role of safety glass is to protect the resident from the resulting fragments of glass and applies to glazing that reduces the risk of an accident by impact or fracture. The two most common types of safety glass are toughened glass and laminated glass.

Correctly specified and installed, glass is ideal for use inside the home in a wide range of areas including doors, partitions, balconies, and balustrades. Ensure that you have taken advice on the type of glass to use in each application.

Pilkington Mirropane™ is an on-line coated glass developed for use as a one-way mirror where clear vision is required and specific lighting conditions can be achieved.

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