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)

** 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

Pilkington Toughened Glass delivers up to five times the strength of ordinary glass, meeting top global safety standards (EN 12150, EN 12600, BS 6206). Ideal for windows, doors, façades, partitions, canopies, and more | designed to shatter into small, blunt fragments to reduce injury.

Standards & RegulationsStandards & Regulations A quick guide to some of the Standards & Building Regulations used in construction that have implications for the choice of glass

The strength of glass is determined by putting the glass under stress until it breaks. The surface strength is measured using a ring and the edge strength by 4 point bending.

Pilkington Anti-condensation Glass is suitable for a wide variety of commercial and domestic applications in combination with other energy-efficient glass products such as those from the Pilkington K Glass™ and Pilkington Optitherm™ Ranges.

The creation of a glass façade in a residential house allows glass to be used in large uninterrupted areas creating consistent attractive surface. Glass panes can be installed in a system based on aluminium or steel profiles or as a point fixed structural glazing system where conventional metal framing is eliminated and the glass is ...

Pilkington Planar™ is used by architects to create expansive flush glass surfaces. The system utilises stainless steel fittings housed in countersunk holes to fix glass to its structure, making it more discreet while maximising visibility.

Self-Cleaning Reduces the need for cleaning exterior glazing through a dual-action coating. It uses daylight and rain to break down and wash away organic dirt. An extensive choice of decorative options to provide style and privacy with maximum light. Glass for maximising solar energy conversion.