Glass oriel bay windows

Glass oriel bay windows make use of a variety of techniques such as frameless structural glass/glazing. This is done to achieve a 3D pop out effect from the side of a building. Oriel Windows have remained a staple of building design for many years. The purpose of these has not changed, however, the technology available to design, manufacture and install them has improved significantly.

Frameless structural glass can be designed to create pop out window boxes, bay windows and more. Most of these designs will have a solid window base which can be used as a viewing platform or window seat. These designs often do not require any framing throughout the glass installation. Glass corners are sealed and joined by using hi tec structural bonding techniques which allows for an all glass pop up window box if required.

One of the core benefits of having structural glazing is the natural light it provides through the building.

What is structural glazing?

Structural glazing is commonly used to describe glass that is structurally integral to the architecture and design of the building. It often consists of large glass panes that are heavily weighted and are part of the buildings structure.

There are many ways that structural glazing can be used and integrated within the design of a building. Glass is now able to be used as a structural component whether it’s for a glass flooring that is designed to withstand walk on load or for full glass extensions, the possibilities are almost endless.

It can be bonded using a wide range of products including steel struts, glass beams, silicone sealants and many more. This means structural glazing can be used in almost any situation and has many possible uses, such as load bearing glass floors, frameless glass walls/doors, glass canopies, lift shafts and shower enclosures.

Structural glass often has additional thickness and strength in comparison to conventional framed glass. It is formed using toughened or laminated glass to help bear additional weight both vertically and horizontally.