What Does “Tolerance” Actually Mean in Glazing? In architectural glazing, tolerance describes the dimensional variation that needs to be anticipated when different parts of a building come together. A drawing may show an opening with precise dimensions and perfectly straight lines, but the physical building is assembled from structural steel, masonry, concrete, timber, finishes and […]
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Glass Is Only One Part of the Specification Glass balustrades have become one of the defining features of contemporary residential architecture. Whether surrounding a first-floor balcony, lining an elegant staircase or framing a roof terrace, they create a feeling of openness that traditional railings often cannot achieve. Their clean lines allow views to remain uninterrupted, […]
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Frameless Glazing Exposes Every Construction Inaccuracy One of the defining characteristics of frameless glazing is its remarkable visual simplicity. Slim sightlines, flush thresholds and uninterrupted expanses of glass create the impression that the architecture has been reduced to its essential elements. The result is clean, contemporary design where light, landscape and proportion take precedence over […]