27th Mar 2015
Structural floor loadings for walk on glass rooflights should be stated as Uniform Distributed Load (UDL) and Concentrated Load. Although you should expect a manufacturer or sup…
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20th Mar 2015
Terms such as ‘man safe’, ‘walkable’, ‘walk on’ or ‘non-fragile’ are often used in the construction industry, but these terms should be treated with caution and the…
12th Mar 2015
Glass can become slippery when wet and common sense should be applied when specifying this material for walk on applications such as walk on rooflights. This is of particular impo…
19th Nov 2014
Glass rooflights provide a fantastic solution for both creating light and space within a building envelope, and converting used space into an extended living area. Due to box roofl…
22nd Oct 2014
For some time, the government has shown concern regarding the gap between theoretical and actual performance within building projects. This potential gap occurs as a result of the…
25th Aug 2014
Choosing the right rooflight supplier can be challenging. You might know whether you need an hinged, sliding or box rooflight, but how do you know what to look for in a rooflight s…