Be it an office or house, taking that additional area of passage or balcony inside the building helps in maximizing space utilization. Challenge is how to do it without compromising on aesthetics and functionality?

The solution is Cladding with external glazing. With the glazing, overall look of building would appear very contemporary. And it also helps in maximizing natural light.

There are many systems available for installing the glazing, however the Mullions (Vertical member) and Transoms (Horizontal member) is the most cost efficient and time tested system.

There are two options for installing glass in above system,

1) Single glazed unit (SGU)

2) Double glazed unit (DGU)

DGUs are often expensive but provide better acoustic performance. If you want to curtail the urban sound pollution entering your premises, then DGU is the best option. Additionally it also allows light inside the room while cutting the glare.

Let us now go through the steps for installation of glazing system :

1) Making the opening in perfect line and level

In this step, plastering is done on existing wall or column surface to create the perfect 90 degree joints. It is important to check the corners and they should be in perfect plumb. All the mullions and transoms are required to be fixed in perfect right angle, so this step is very important.

2) Installation of sections

Aluminium sections are installed in right angles as per panel sizes. It is recommended to avoid fixing transoms (horizontal members) at eye level as it may cut outside vision. Sections are powder coated or anodized depending on the budget. Once the sections are installed, site is ready for glass measurements.

3) Glass measurements and installations

Measurements are taken as per site conditions and then glass panels are installed. From the safety point of view, it is recommended to use toughened glass.

Apart from fixed panels, it is advised to have adequate number of openable panels. This is helpful for facilitating natural ventilation. It is also useful to vent out exhausting fumes out of premises in case of a fire.

Finally, care should be taken to avoid rain water entering the premises. This is done by fixing ACP (Aluminium Composite Panel) coping on all sides of opening. The coping should have slope outwords. Lastly, all corners should be sealed by silica Sealant. 

Time needed to finish this complete installation process would be 2-3 weeks depending on site and height of the building.

A perfectly executed job will surely bring smile on your face as now you have that additional usable space !