Frameless Glass Roof Construction Detail

The glass is also stronger than normal glass.

Frameless glass roof construction detail.

Class a fiberglass or cement tile roof coverings should be used in designated high hazard areas on all new construction additions or repairs. Equation 24 2 equation 24 3 equation 24 4 where. Floor to ceiling windows glass facades lantern roofs and other specialist glass products can all incorporate frameless windows depending upon the specific system and how you design it. All glass used in our frameless roofs is solar reflective self clean and non stick.

Especially useful in internal rooms where external windows are far away or small and rear extensions where side windows may be restricted due to neighbouring properties. Eave end gaps in tile roofs should be fire stopped with cement mortar or metal bird stops which are available at most roofing supply stores. This has been tested and passed at 2000 pascals for wind and rain. Using iq s slim framing or frameless glazed elements can also provide impressive views of the surroundings whether that be of the city or general external areas.

At glass structures we create an all year round living space. Standard glass roof light cad drawing references for flat roofs flush box sliding smoke vent and access roof lights. Our bespoke structural rooflight s designed to provides a frameless internal view which maximises daylight inside the building creating a practical as well as visually stunning space. Features of frameless windows.

Glass sloped more than 15 degrees 0 26 rad from vertical in skylights sunrooms sloped roofs and other exterior applications shall be designed to resist the most critical combinations of loads determined by equations 24 2 24 3 and 24 4. We used heat soaked toughened to allow for wind pressure. Frameless glass roofs structural glass can be utilised in roofing areas to create a fully glazed roof to any space or room. D glass dead load psf kn m 2.

We use dow corning silicone to seal all structural joints.