Sliding glass walls using a Modular system
If you admire the sleek glass facades featured in some new build architectural projects, it may interest you to know that a glass wall, or curtain walling as it is also known in the industry, can be a cost-effective option for a home renovation project.
Modular slimline aluminium fixed glass units are now available to form stunning glass walling. This unique modular construction means sliding glass doors and windows can be seamlessly incorporated into the design. It’s an exciting glazing solution if you are planning a refurbishment extension; curtain walling will bring light into your house and create a real design statement for your renovated home.
As an architectural glazing company, ODC specialise in the design and manufacture of glass structures and walls with dimensions and specifications to suit any property.
External glass walling for modern and period homes
Glass walls look stunning in contemporary homes; however, such structures can also create striking architectural contrasts in more traditional homes. Barn conversions will often incorporate glass sections into an entire gable end. In Oxfordshire, a curtain wall incorporating folding doors is the much loved feature of this cottage makeover.
External Glass-to-glass designs
Slim sight lines are possible with aluminium modular glass walling. Capped glazing with a slim 50mm frame profile visible from the outside or capless glazing where the glass gives the impression of being a single sheet are both options for glass walls. And it’s possible to install individual panes up to an extraordinary 5 metres x 5 metres in size to create a curtain wall with real drama.
A popular use of curtain walling is at the back of a house where it can create a double-height space which floods the rear of a property with light on two levels – ideal for homes that are not overlooked from this aspect.
Glass Wall sections with Customised finishes
The size and shape of glass wall sections are completely bespoke to the building, complementing or contrasting with the existing architectural features with frames in any RAL colour. Glass can be solar-control coated or frosted in places, depending on requirements. This award-winning home has external glass walls on the first and second floors set back behind uprights finished in burnt oak. The floor-to-ceiling glazing has integrated sliding doors and glass balustrades.
Security and openings for glass walling
Not only do curtain walls look impressive, but the flat surfaces of curtain walling are also very secure, meeting the same British Standards as aluminium doors and windows.
Glass wall thermal efficiency
Glass curtain walling is very thermally efficient. When building regulations changed requiring thermal efficiency for commercial glazing to match residential standards, it meant that glass curtain walling became more readily available for residential projects. The result: cost-effective high performance glass wall panels for any home renovation.
An architectural glass design team will take into account factors such as your home’s location, orientation and wind loads. The strength of the glass façade comes from the steel frame depth to which the glass is secured with hidden fixings. Frame depths can vary from 50mm to 250mm.
How external glass walls are made and installed
Our technical department calculate the exact specification for each glass wall installation. They are then custom-made in our Poole factory and transported in sections to be assembled on site. Our installation teams are all trained in assembly, co-ordinating with your builder to ensure a smooth process.
Find out more about ODC modular glass extension design for extensions and garden rooms featuring fixed panels, glass roofs and sliding or bifold door systems
For guidance on curtain wall glazing design for your project, please give us a call. We’re happy to help.
