When specifying specialist glazing for any location it is important to consider the climate and factors like hurricane frequency, rainfall and snowfall.
IQ’s wide range of minimally framed and frameless glazing systems, combined with the variety of technical glazing options, allows us to manufacture glazing tailored to suit the project’s location.
Glazing Specialists for Portugal
Similar to many other European countries, Portugal does not tend to have an extreme climate or be at high risk of hurricanes. With warm dry summers and relatively cold winters, specialist glazing for Portugal usually focuses on functionality, design and overall high performance values.
The Wall House project is an excellent example of how our bespoke glazing solutions can be specified as part of a large glazing package to enhance the design of a luxury home.
This luxury home in Portugal features a glass-bottom swimming pool, double-height automated vertical sash windows with bespoke counterweights, and slim sliding doors.
For the warmer months, many of these luxury homes or high-end commercial buildings need the glazing to be opened easily, allowing for adequate airflow. During the winter the spaces still benefit from a vast amount of natural light thanks to the minimal design of IQ’s glazing systems.
Having worked as bespoke glazing specialists in Portugal, IQ are able to manufacture solutions suited to the Portuguese climate and meet any local building regulations.
For more information on bespoke glazing in Portugal, contact the IQ team today.
Why Work With Us
We are able to work with designers and specifiers from an early stage of a project to ensure that no compromises have to be made on design. Our expert glazing technicians are here to help your design become a reality, lending their years of experience to your project team for design advice, performance guidance and cost implications. To find out more or arrange a meeting with one of our expert glazing consultants or just contact the team on 01494 722 880.
EXPERT GLASS TECHNICIANS
Our years of experience allow us to create bespoke glass constructions with minimal detailing and expert quality.
IN HOUSE PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Our specialist in house contract management team oversees your glazing project from beginning to end.
KNOWLEDGEABLE & RELIABLE
Our technical skillset and high levels of customer service mean that architects and contractors return to us time and again for their commercial glazing projects.
UNRIVALED DESIGN
Our in house team of CAD designers and engineers contains twelve expert designers and is fully supported by a structural engineer for specialist structural glass calculations.
TECHNICAL PRE-TENDER MEETINGS
Our expert glazing specification advisors are available to help you finalise your architectural glazing designs before the tender stage.
GLASS SPECIFICATION ADVICE
We offer a full NBS style specification service for architects who wish to ensure the correct aesthetic and performance is achieved from their documentation.
International Glazing Blog
IQ International specialises in providing structural and architectural glazing solutions for some of the most prestigious construction projects around the world. Our blogs provide technical glazing advice about a range of specialist glazing topics. From solar control glazing to beachfront glazing specification, IQ are on hand to provide helpful information.
Beachlands Project – The Story on Site
IQ Glass International on Site in Barbados IQ Glass International were appointed to design and install a bespoke architectural package for a highly glazed luxury home in Sunset Crest, Barbados. IQ were approached in the early design stage to work with the architects and created glazing designs to withstand even the most extreme climates that can affect Barbados through the seasons. The impressive design included our slim sliding glass doors, casement windows and doors, all equipped with both marine grade and solar control coatings to ensure the best thermal performance across the entire structure. Our sliding doors seamlessly grant access from
Frameless Glass Balustrades
An Overview of Indoor and Outdoor Uses of Frameless Glass Balustrades Frameless glass balustrades have become increasingly popular in recent years for their minimalistic and modern aesthetic appeal in contemporary architecture. More commonly, frameless glass balustrades are seen in outdoor applications such as balcony railings, but that does not mean that they are exclusively incorporated in exterior designs. Indoors, frameless glass balustrades add a modern touch to staircase banisters, for example, as well as providing a creative way to distribute light throughout interior living spaces. Outdoor Frameless Glass Balustrades The versatility of outdoor frameless glass balustrades makes them suitable for
IQ Glass in the Caribbean
Specialist Structural Glazing in the Caribbean since 2012 IQ Glass have been successfully completing projects in the Caribbean since 2012. Following various successful glazing projects, we are now looking to increase the amount of work we conduct throughout the Caribbean islands. Our technical sales team will be visiting the islands from 16th October 2023 to 20th October 2023 to meet with select architects and developers. IQ and the Caribbean. Our story. IQ began working in the Caribbean for some of our UK clients and architects who wanted to mirror the high-quality glazing they had seen in the UK on their
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Depending on the scope of work and what is more suited to the individual project, there are 3 options for our installation services. These include installation on site, IQ supervisor provided to manage works by a local team or supply only with installation instructions and guidance via email/call/video call. Read More
Where there’s a will, there’s a way. IQ have installed glazing in some extremely tricky locations such as a rocky hillside in Africa, which sat on the edge of a cliff and only had steep dirt road leading to it. Our skilled installation teams experience allows them to think of innovative ways to safely transport the glazing for installation. Read More
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Not only does IQ have world renowned British project management skills, but we also offer a wide variety of award-winning glazing systems that use high-quality glass manufactured in Europe. Our year of experience installation bespoke glazing packages around the world allows us the know how to advise on glazing for all types of climates. Read More