IQ offers a wide range of frameless window system with extremely flexible designs that can be incorporated into any type of project around the world.
Oversized Frameless Glass Windows
Oversized glazing can help to enhance the design of any home, hotel or office. The large frameless windows, also known as picture windows, aid with maximising the flow of natural light into internal spaces and provide stunning views of the outdoors.
Frameless windows could be windows where the outer frames are concealed within the building finishes for a frameless effect, or structural glazing can be used to create a completely frameless glass window.
With frameless glass windows, there are little to no restrictions on size or design, and with the ability to incorporate a wide range of technical glazing options, this glazing solution can be manufactured to suit any project requirement.
Structural Glass Windows
Structural glazing solutions have so many advantages, with the main ones being that structural glass window can reach massive sizes and as the frame if the lowest performing part of any glazing system, by have a frameless window solutions with no frame this creates and extremely thermally efficient window solution.
As this type of frameless window is so bespoke any performance values need to be calculated on a project-by-project basis.
Other Window Options
Aluminium or steel framed window systems can be chosen to match the door systems, finished in the same RAL colour, or specified to create a contrast amongst other glazing elements.
IQ offers a wide variety of slim framed windows each with its own range of configurations and design options, meaning we can manufacture completely bespoke window systems to suit any type of project and its specific requirements.
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
FAQs
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
With any construction project, hitting dates to avoid project delays is a massive issue. The UK has very strict regulations when it comes to planning, schedules, construction and site safety, and these processes can be applied to any project in the world to ensure work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner.
Glass manufacturing standard vary between continents, and glazing solutions manufactured in Europe tend to use toughened glass rather than float glass, offer a wider variety of glazing solutions such as solar control glass and are less like to end up with roller waves in the glass, this is why IQ use European glass for our systems. Read More.
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