With this in mind, many forward thinking fabricators have already invested in equipment and have developed supplier relationships with component and hardware manufacturers to make the manufacturing process and operation of triple glazed windows and doors easier than ever.

As the demand and popularity increases, fabricators have to prepare for all the challenges that come with triple glazing.

The growth of triple glazing can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, the regulatory framework around the Future Homes standard which leans heavily towards triple glazing as the preferred option to ensure compliance with building regulations for window and door installation in new build.

Added to the above, are the multiple advantages triple glazing offers 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 Director of Sales – Fenestration, commented on how Glazpart’ s flat packers work for triple glazing,“ Our large flat packers are the perfect solution for triple glazing fabricators as they make the job easier and safer. With Future Homes coming in March next year, many fabricators are gearing up for the increased demand in triple glazing and as such we are manufacturing more large flat packers. Specifically designed and tested to take the extra weight, our large flat packers ensure safety and protection of triple glazed sealed unit. The large flat packers are just part of our accessories range, which is the“ one stop shop” for window and door 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