Patent glazing was the pioneer
of drained and ventilated glazing. Introduced over 100 years ago its major
advantage being its opportunity to provide the customer with the unobstructed
admission of natural light into a building. This together with its lightness,
ease of maintenance and cost effectiveness has made patent glazing the universal
choice for sloping glazing.
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Development over the years has
resulted in a product of simplicity and proven reliability. The reliability
of patent glazing is a fundamental feature determined by its method of construction
that follows well established design principles. Its natural drainage characteristics
provide a long working life that is virtually maintenance free and the frameless
construction avoids the need for sealed corners, the major weakness in framed
glazing systems.
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With the ever increasing need
for energy conservation and constant changes to building regulations, patent
glazing principles are constantly being challenged. We at Architectural
Products Ltd are committed to maintaining those principles by providing
our customers with a choice that patent glazing is able to give without
compromising the building integrity and by maintaining quality and reliability.
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We have developed an extensive
range of patent glazing systems for sloping and vertical installations.
The range features both traditional and inverted bar styles with box options
offering in line or tiered constructions. All the systems are manufactured
to BS5516 and can easily incorporate opening ventilators.