TRIPLE GLAZING TECHNOLOGY
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Flat Packers Made For Triple Glazing
As triple glazing becomes increasingly popular, particularly in new build, fabricators have to factor in all the challenges faced when manufacturing triple glazed windows and doors.
The reason for the growth can be attributed to several reasons. Firstly, the regulatory framework around the Future Homes standard, which although doesn’ t make triple glazing mandatory, it does lean towards toward triple glazing as the best option for compliance in new build.
The other main reasons for the popularity of triple glazed windows and doors are the multiple advantages for homeowners such as, greater insulation and energy efficiency, noise reduction and reduced condensation.
Though it has many benefits one of the main issues with triple glazing is the additional weight of the sealed unit caused by an extra pane of glass. The extra weight is a serious consideration for all triple glazing fabricators, not just during the window manufacturing process, but also while their windows and doors are in transit and being installed.
To ensure the weight of the IGU( Insulated Glass Unit) is supported and handled carefully during window installation, the right flat packers are vitally important to avoid accidents( even relatively minor incidents) that could cause product damage and also put employee safety at risk.
Glazpart, the leading glazing components manufacturer and supplier, provides a range of glazing accessories which focus on compliance and safety to help fabricators to do the job safely and securely.
When manufacturing a triple glazed window or door, the extra weight can be best managed by using Glazpart’ s extensive range of 34mm to 50mm wide flat packers( often referred to in the standards as setting or location blocks).
Glazpart’ s range of flat packers are colour coded and are part of a fully integrated and comprehensive range of glazing accessories that includes, frame packers, bridge packers, run-up blocks, glazing shovels and corner protectors. The flat packers are specifically designed to work with bridge packers to prevent slip and to securely pack out the glass in the sash or frame.
Applied correctly and within the system, the flat packers support the glazed unit correctly and transfer the weight of the glass to the frame. The bridge packer then allows water droplets from condensation to escape underneath and out through the drain hole covers. The Glazpart ranges of glazing accessories are designed to all work together for all glazing types both double and triple.
Using Glazpart’ s glazing accessories helps fabricators and installers protect windows, doors and glass from damage during fabrication, transit and installation. In addition, for homeowners, the glazing
accessories range also improves window security, protection and strength when installed correctly to window system manufacturers guidelines with a quality product.
Dean Bradley, Glazpart Sales Director commented on how Glazpart’ s flat packers work for triple glazing,“ Our large flat packers are the ideal solution for triple glazing fabricators. We are finding that many fabricators are gearing up for the increased demand in triple glazing and as such we are manufacturing more of the larger sizes of flat packers. As demand increases, we ensure we always keep healthy stock levels to supply the market. The flat packers have been specifically designed and tested to take the extra weight and ensure safety and protection of triple glazed sealed units. Our large flat packers are just part of our accessories range which is now the“ one stop shop” for window fabricators working with all types of glazing.”
Glazpart’ s flat packers are a cost-effective solution for window and glass packing, precise alignment, security, strength and protection. To find out more about Glazpart’ s glazing accessories please contact the Dean Bradley dbradley @ glazpart. co. uk or visit www. glazpart. com / glazing-accessories
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