Vertical Glazing

You can choose from a range of polycarbonate products for use as vertical glazing.

These have been split into two areas: solid polycarbonate and multiwall polycarbonate products. If you want a clear view through your glazing you should look at the solid polycarbonate option. Where privacy is required choose the multiwall selection, unless you also need a level of anti-vandal protection, in which case you might prefer the dimpled solid polycarbonate sheet.

Multiwall Polycarbonate Vertical Glazing

Where the main objective of vertical glazing is to achieve light transmission into a building, and combine this with privacy, multiwall polycarbonate glazing is the ideal product.

In areas such as plant rooms, warehouses and sports halls, vertical glazing can help to provide high levels of light transmission whilst cutting down on expensive electrical lighting. Multiwall polycarbonate does this very well. The internal walls within the structure of the multiwall sheet also help to provide diffused light round the inside of the building, eliminating dark corners. It also ensures a level of privacy to those working inside.

We offer different ways of installing multiwall polycarbonate in vertical applications:

• Use one of our structural glazing bar systems. We have a wide range of aluminium structural glazing bars that span different lengths between fixing points. These can be used very effectively when creating side screens for weather protection, such as those often fitted on to patio covers and canopies. Give us a ring and we'll be happy to help you choose the correct system for your particular application.
• Fit one of our aluminium-framed panel systems that are made to measure in our factory (Multi-Link-Panel or Easiglaze)
• Utilise our click-together Twinfix Multi-Click glazing panels.

Solid Polycarbonate Vertical Glazing

You can choose from either smooth surfaced glass-clear solid polycarbonate or a product with a dimpled surface.

Both of these can be installed in a number of different ways, depending upon your requirements.

When installing solid polycarbonate as safety or security vertical glazing you are usually recommended to seal it in place with a bead of silicone. However, unless you are an expert at this task, it can be very difficult to achieve a neat finish. An alternative to this is to fit your polycarbonate safety glazing using one of our gasketed aluminium Glaze-Guard bar systems.

Where you are installing polycarbonate as a side screen, for example at one end of a canopy to act as weather protection, you may prefer to use one of our structural glazing bar systems.

Help & Advice

If you have a project in mind or would like help or advice on any of our products or services, please either ring us on 01925 811311, email us at enquiries@twinfix.co.uk or get in touch via the enquiry form on our Contact Us page.