Patent Glazing Systems

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4Edge Pro

The 4Edge Pro glazing system is our latest, highly efficient roof glazing solution. It is known for its thermal efficiency, weatherability and modern design.

This proprietary system secures infill materials on all four sides using dry-sealed transom mullions. It offers enhanced weatherability, slim sightlines and concealed fixings, similar to patent glazing. Additionally, the system provides the strength and span capabilities of curtain walling. Unlike other systems, the 4Edge Pro doesn’t require additional weathering tapes or silicone sealants. It features a unique transom connection that fully drains into the glazing bars. This design eliminates secondary seals and reduces the risk of seal compromise. Additionally, the in-line transom cap has a slender design that effectively reduces unsightly tide water marks. This is in contrast to competitor alternatives, which tend to hold water.

Available in single, double, and triple glazing applications, it is compatible with various glazing bars. This ensures superior performance and an extended lifespan. Its aesthetic appeal is further enhanced by the choice of plain or ornate snap-on cappings. These cappings conceal fixing screws, providing a robust and fully drained glazing solution.

4Edge Pro glazing system

patent glazing systems - modern roof glazing

Heritage

Our Heritage lead covered steel patent glazing bars embody the essence of the patent glazing tradition, dating back to Victorian innovation. The glazing bar features a galvanised steel core encased in a seamless lead extrusion covering, incorporating a twin wing weathering system and glass seatings. Ends are hermetically sealed, completed with cast brass fixing plates and glass stops.

While some competitors market their modern aluminium systems as heritage alternatives, our Heritage patent glazing system is the only true heritage product on the market, unaltered since the Victorian era.

This system is perfect for replacing, refurbishing and upgrading Grade 1 & 2 listed buildings, historic buildings and other prestigious projects. No other products on the market match the original lead covered steel patent glazing bar.

Heritage glazing bars

Heritage and Arts Centre, Oldham - Manchester

Skyline Box

Our proprietary Skyline Box range of glazing bars provides an economical roof glazing solution compared to curtain walling roofing systems. These bars derive their strength from an internal box section and are weathered by a screw-on pressure cap, with options for plain (PC2) or ornate (PC3) cosmetic outer snap-on cappings that conceal all fixing screws. Available with a thermal break and compliant with Part ‘L’ Regulations, this system is ideal for high specification contracts involving single, double and triple glazed roof glazing systems where visual appearance is paramount.

Skyline Box glazing bars

Skyline

A sleek looking glazing bar which is perfect for a glazing system which needs to sit ‘in-line’ with the roof. Available with a selection of internal and external capping systems to produce several possible glazing systems from one suite. This range is popular for double and triple glazed rooflights and is perfect for commercial and domestic applications. Also suitable for single glazed canopies this is a versatile glazing bar which will suit most project designs at an affordable price.

Skyline glazing systems

Rafterline

Timber rafters (supplied by the builder or joinery sub-contractor) will create an appealing visual effect inside any building and are totally protected from the effects of weathering by our externally clad Rafterline patent glazing system which provides superb weather resistance and is not subject to the regular maintenance required for timber glazing systems. Due to the pleasing combination of aluminium and timber materials our Rafterline system is the most popular specifiers choice for domestic projects.

Rafterline patent glazing

Traditional

Our Traditional patent glazing system remains our customers most popular choice for use on unheated spaces such as railway stations, glazed canopies and covered ways where thermal properties are not a consideration. This system has been installed on thousands of projects nationwide and is available with a choice of capping systems to suit your needs. A truly great glazing system combined with economy and a proven track record. 40,000m² of this glazing system has been installed by us on many major railway stations throughout the UK in recent times.

Traditional glaze solutions