How we do it: Glazing
Glazing
Post and beam frames support large areas of full height glazing that have the potential to create any large and light filled spaces enhancing open plan living and easy access to beautiful views.
We only recommend the direct glazing method. This has been constantly developed and refined over the last 20 years and is robust and completely reliable even when facing the ocean! Essentially this method uses high quality fixed double glazed units and bespoke joinery frames that are clamped to the external faces of the exposed timber frame between EPDM seals with an external coverboard, with copper or stainless steel flashings used between horizontal members such as tie beams and bottom plates and supporting masonry walls. The external coverboards align with the internal frame outlines seamlessly and the system is designed to cope with the initial drying shrinkage and seasonal dimensional changes to the timber frame thereafter. It is extremely secure and easy to maintain; high quality materials are used for a long service life and once the glass is fitted the external surfaces are carefully taped between the glass, joinery and abutting masonry to maintain an air and weathertight protective layer.
We introduce our associate specialists to our clients at the initial design stage in order to discuss the options and provide reliable estimates for both the frame, gazing and joinery. Our specialists supply and fit the whole system contracted directly to our clients. They offer a variety of glass options such as solar control or self cleaning, as well as different timber species and finishes of the cover boards, conventional and bespoke joinery and its furniture for domestic and commercial projects.
The Direct Glazing System
Typical stud section with two fixed double glazed units
Typical tie beam section with upper and lower fixed double glazed units
and copper flashing
Typical bottom plate section showing fixed a double glazed unit with
copper flashing
Typical section showing joinery frame and side hung opening sash (door or window),
with fixed glass double glazed unit
Glazed gable frame with copper flashing to the collar between lower and upper areas
Glazed gable frame with large bespoke French doors, copper flashing to tie beam
between lower and mid glazed areas and between bottom plate and masonry walls.
A large direct glazed gable frame with two sets of French doors
A direct glazed wall frame with one set of French doors facing patio
Direct glazed roof split over the purlin and glazed wall frame with a large pair of full height
French doors forming an entrance foyer.
The internal view of the roof and wall glazing to the entrance foyer.
