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.
Architectural Glazing for Cold Climates
Glazing for cold climates consider expertise to suit to the environment. It is necessary for the energy efficiency.
Glazing for Luxury Lakefront Homes in Switzerland
The Swiss Lakes are composed of multiple lakes and with an average house price of nearly 3 million dollars, these luxury lakefront homes need to be designed with high performance glazing to match the innovative architectural designs…
Curved Structural Glass: What Is It and How to Specify It
IQ can now offer curved structural glass installations with exceptional thermal performance for a range of bespoke glazing projects. Curved structural glass is just as it sounds, its structural glazing where the panes have been manufactured as curves….
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
Most of IQ’s glazing solutions can be specified as hurricane resistant glazing by using the right glass specification and glazing solutions with a combination of toughened and laminated glass panes. For more information visit our hurricane resistant glazing page or contact the team who will be happy to answer any questions.