Clearview National September 2016 - Issue 178 | Page 56

GLASS & SEALEDUNITS

Simulate Multipane Windows in Triple Glazing

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THERMOSEAL GROUP , the UK ’ s leading manufacturer of warm edge spacers and accessories , is soon to add a 6mm x 18mm Interbar ( Muntin ) and fittings to its current Thermobar Interbar range . This new narrow profile is designed to simulate traditional multipane windows in highperformance triple glazed solutions .
Thermobar Interbar has been developed by the Group ’ s own innovation centre with a bespoke engineering plastic to complement its Thermobar and Thermoflex warm edge spacer ranges and offer a superior thermal efficiency than traditional aluminium systems .
Interbar is a rectangular profile bar with accompanying centre and edge keys used to construct a framework to be integrated within an insulated glass ( IG ) sealed unit . Other sizes of Thermobar Interbar include 11.5mm x 18mm and 15.5mm x 18mm and are available in black , grey and white .
This Interbar framework is to be encapsulated in an IG unit and a Surface
Mount Georgian bar is placed in position on the surface of the glass . Within the window , Thermobar Interbar appears like two spacer bars back-toback to simulate the aesthetic of traditional multipane windows .
The look of multipane windows can also be simulated using Thermoseal Group ’ s Thermobar Duplex system , differing to Interbar in that its specially designed keys make use of standard Thermobar spacer bar .
“ The Thermobar range is amongst the highest rated in the market ,” says Mark Hickox , Sales Director for Thermoseal Group . “ Not only is it A + Passive House approved and achieves a highest thermal efficiency value of 0.14W / mK as certified by Bundesverband Flachglas data , it is also comes with a wide range of bespoke accessories , which we colour-match to suit .
“ Thermobar Interbar has been particularly well received in the market and customers are now requesting further sizes . Therefore , following the addition of 6mm x 18mm Interbar we will add 11.5mm x 22mm and 15.5mm x 22mm sizes in the near future with fittings for use in both Thermoflex and Thermobar .
“ We are extremely proud of our Thermobar and Thermoflex range of warm edge spacers and are committed in continuing to develop and expand our portfolio of thermally efficient products to futureproof our components and meet the continued demand for improved performance . We look forward to showing further new products over the coming months .”
Call 0121 331 3950 or email sales @ thermosealgroup . com

LIGHTING THE WAY AT SCI-TECH PARK

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HIGH PERFORMANCE laminated coloured glass from Romag is set to light the way as the centrepiece of a new elemental garden design feature in Cheshire .
The contemplative Linear Garden has been newly created at Sci-Tech Park in Daresbury , one of two National Science and Innovation Campuses established in 2006 to provide commercial support and world-class technology facilities for fast growing high-tech companies .
A striking pathway of light will wind its way through the 10- acre site , reflecting the narrative of science moving forward through visionary re-imaginings of scientific greats such as physicist Albert Einstein , and mathematician and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus .
Five coloured garden areas have been created , branching off this pathway in the order that the colours appear in the electromagnetic spectrum : red , yellow , green , blue and violet . These will be home to a collection of striking structures and designs that have been integrated with a variety of Vanceva architectural glass panels , cut and shaped to a high tolerance using Romag ’ s water-jet cutting technology at its HQ in Consett , County Durham .
More than 25 sections of glass have been produced and supplied by Romag , which also provided additional technical and processing expertise to Broadbent Studios , the Chester-based designers behind the garden concept .
Project Manager , Mandy Taylor , said that the project had benefitted from technical support
from Romag throughout , which included the specification of processes , glass thickness and recommendations for a decorative interlayer supplier .
She added : “ It was important to use a coloured Vanceva layer and decorative printed layer to get the required visuals . Here , Romag impressed with its technical experience and expertise of using these processes together .”
Paul Cruddace , Romag ’ s Sales and Marketing Director , added : “ We were delighted to be involved with this innovative , interesting project .
“ It showcases our expertise and skills in laminating structural , architectural glass to the highest quality and specification for ground breaking and innovative public projects .”
Romag is a UK pioneer with more than 70 years of
glass laminating experience and expertise . Established in 1943 , the firm has built a strong reputation around the globe for manufacturing high quality specialist security glass products in a range of shapes and sizes to meet individual client aspirations .
www . romag . co . uk
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