Glazing Options

We specialise in five main types of glazing:
  • Toughened safety glass
  • Laminated glass
  • Solid polycarbonate
  • Twin wall polycarbonate
  • Plexiglas 

Toughened Safety Glass

Sizes of Toughened Safety Glass
  • 4mm*
  • 5mm*
  • 6mm*
  • 8mm
  • 10mm*
*these thicknesses available with Low Iron content
Toughened Safety Glass
Toughened Glass is created through a process called tempering, which involves ordinary annealed glass heat soaked to a temperature of 650˚C then rapidly cooled (quenched). This process results in the glass being up to 5 times stronger than ordinary glass while retaining its physical characteristics.

Why Toughened Glass?
  • Strength
    Toughened glass is up to 5 times stronger than ordinary glass. This means it can be used in frameless applications, and even as a structural component.
  • Safety
    Due to the increased mechanical properties of toughened glass it is far more resistant to breakage. This means toughened glass is suited to areas were accidental human impact is likely. In the unlikely circumstance that is does break, safety glass will break into small blunt-edged pieces which are far less likely to cause injury than large shards produced when ordinary glass breaks
Low Iron Toughened Glass
Toughened glass inherently has a very slight green tint due to the iron content naturally found in the silica used during the manufacture process. This slight tint can be noticed on thicker glass, or when viewing glass sheets from the edge. The silica used to manufacture low iron glass contains approximately 75% less iron which removes this green tint giving a crystal clear appearance!

Uses  for Toughened Safety Glass
  • Structural glass walls
  • Glass roofs
  • Glass canopies
  • Doors
  • Frameless entries/windows
  • Low iron when a crystal clear appearance is desired

Laminated Glass

Size range (left side with cropped images)
  • 6.4mm*
  • 8.4mm
  • 10.4mm*
  • 12.4mm
*these thicknesses available in Acoustic Laminated glass
Laminated Glass
Laminated glass combines two or more sheets of glass permanently bonded together using a plastic or resin layer. Laminated glass offers superior impact resistance and security, as excellent noise control benefits.

Uses for Laminated Glass
  • Structural and architectural glass walls, especially when high impact resistance and security is required
  • Glass roofs
  • Glass canopies
  • ‘Serviceable’ roofs/glass walkways – meets safety requirements for people to walk on
  • Doors/security doors
  • Frameless entries/windows
  • Excellent when noise reduction is a necessity
Why Laminated Glass?
  • Security
    Laminated glass will remain intact when subject to high impact due to the sheets of glass being bonded together with a resin layer. This has advantages in many situations. Do you have valuable items you would like to protect in case of an attempted burglary? Would you like your structure to remain concealed from the elements in case of accidental breakage? Laminated glass will ensure the security of your structure.

  • Safety
    In the very unlikely event that laminated glass is subject to high impact resulting in a breakage, the glass will be held in place. This greatly reduces the chance of serious personal injury and can also prevent overhead glass/roofs from falling in case of high impact resulting in breakage.

  • Acoustic Laminate
    Laminated glass can also greatly reduce noise from entering or exiting your structure. The resin laminate has excellent acoustic properties due to its ability to dampen noise transmission.



Solid Polycarbonate

Solid Polycarbonate Size range
  • 6mm (clear)
  • 6mm (diffused)
  • 8mm (clear)
  • 8mm (diffused)

Polycarbonate is an excellent lightweight alternative to glass. While still retaining the same transparency as glass it’s less than half the weight meaning it’s the ideal solution for re-cladding old lightweight structures (eg. canvas) or for use in new clear structures where a lightweight and open feel is sought after.

Uses For Solid Polycarbonate
  • Architectural clear wall and roof structures,
  • Clear canopies
  • Clear structures where security is a requirement and noise reduction”
Why Solid Polycarbonate?
  • Durability
    Solid polycarbonate is extraordinarily durable. It features very high impact strength and is virtually unbreakable giving it excellent security characteristics.
  • Lightweight
    At less than half the weight of glass, solid polycarbonate offers an ideal lightweight alternative to glass, whether you are looking to replace an existing lightweight cover or want a new structure with an open feel, solid polycarbonate will be a good solution.
  • Light transmission
    Clear polycarbonate transmits up to 90% of the visible light spectrum while blocking out virtually all harmful UV rays. Diffused polycarbonate is opaque, however still allows 85% of visible light through.
  • Privacy
    Due to the opaque nature of diffused solid polycarbonate it has the ability to obscure vision while still transmitting 85% of visible light. This ideal if you would like a well-lit interior while maintaining absolute privacy.
  • Acoustic properties
    The mechanical properties of solid polycarbonate gives it good acoustic insulation.