Coloured InterlayersHome→News→london architectural glassColoured InterlayersWhere you want to create a coloured glass panel, either for single glazed internal use or as part of an insulated glass unit, coloured interlayers are an effective and stable way of achieving a clear constant colour face. London Architectural Glass offer Vanceva to architects and designers with a near infinite range of colours for use …
Ceramic FritHome→News→london architectural glassCeramic FritCeramic fritting involves applying ceramic inks through a stencil or screen, which are then fused to glass for a permanent, durable finish. This technique allows for precise and intricate designs to be applied directly to glass surfaces. The Ceramic Fritting Process Before glass is heat strengthened or tempered, ceramic frit is applied to the glass through …
Kiln Formed GlassHome→News→london architectural glassKiln Formed Glass When you want a textured glass surface, either to create a privacy finish or for a purely decorative effect, London Architectural Glass can provide kiln formed or cast glass panels designed to either stock or bespoke textured patterns. Patterns are embedded into one or two surfaces of the glass using kiln ovens with …
Mirrored GlassHome→News→london architectural glassMirrored Glass Mirrored glass can be used as an effective decorative glass solution for many different types of spaces. The reflective surface allows light to be reflected through a space, giving the illusion of more room and creating a brighter environment. Mirrored glass panels from London Architectural Glass are manufactured using the most modern advances in silvering …
Tinted GlassHome→News→london architectural glassTinted Glass Tinted glass panels can be used to reduce solar radiation, glare and visible light transmission, creating a more comfortable environment. The most common tint shades used in architectural glazing are bronze, blue, grey and green. The tint is applied to the glass units at the annealed state of glazing. Small additions of metal oxides are …
Anti-Reflective GlassHome→News→london architectural glassAnti-Reflective Glass Anti-reflective glass offers an ultra-clear, non-reflective surface, even when there are high levels of light on either side of the glass installations The annealed glass is dipped in different metal oxide solutions to create coatings on both faces of the glass. Once coated, the glass is heated at 450C to 500C, creating a glass coating …
CNC Machine Cut GlassHome→News→london architectural glassCNC MachineCut GlassWhether you want a shaped glass unit, a specialist edge effect or require cutouts in the glass, London Architectural Glass employs the latest innovations in CNC machine cutting techniques to provide accurate shaped and cut glass panels.Our capabilities include a water jet cutter and a state-of-the-art laser cutter to recreate accurate glass shapes, …
Structural BondingHome→News→london architectural glassStructural BondingCertified Dow Corning Specialists London Architectural Glass are certified Dow Corning Specialists, using specialised glazing techniques to bond glass to metals, timber and other glass units. This specialist bonding technique is especially useful when bonding a building’s structural framing members to a unit of glass. These structural framing elements can be metal channels, angles or framings. …
Glass LaminationHome→News→london architectural glassGlass LaminationIncluding: PVB, EVA, SGP, COLOURS, MESH & LCD The standard method for laminating glass units together with an interlayer, is to use a PVB interlayer that is adhered between pieces of glass under heat and pressure. The resulting piece of glass is stronger and safer than monolithic glass alone and can be used to create very …
Curved GlassHome→News→london architectural glassCurved GlassCurved glass panels can help achieve a sense of fluidity through a space using natural curves to open up areas that seem cold and clinical with flat, straight edges. Glass can be curved in multiple directions with tight radii available depending on the glass composition. These curved glass panels can be manufactured as annealed, laminated or …
