Glass Partitions | 21 July 2022

GH Interior Glass provides a full design and installation service for the frameless and framed glass partitions systems fully warranted and backed up by our service department.

Glass Partitions benefits include:

– All glass partitions are demountable and can be relocated if your requirements change

– Can be provided with acoustic performance up to 37dB

– Allows for a range of door options such as frameless, framed, sliding, swing, etc.

– Can seamlessly integrate into drywall to create a combination of part drywall, part glazed finish

Each frameless interior system, whether single swing doors, frameless glass partitions, or partitions with integrated frameless doors, is bespoke designed and detailed per project to ensure fixings, handles and construction suits each individual application and project. When you are looking to create a clear glass barrier between internal areas our frameless interior system is the perfect choice.

Stylish, creative spaces suffused with light can be constructed with the minimum of components in straight striking lines, facets, or graceful curves providing designers with endless options to create light airy, vibrant environments. GH Interior Glass offers a wide range of the latest Glass Partitioning systems. The glass partitioning can be designed and installed to your own, unique requirements with a combination of the glass partitioning, space saving sliding glass doors and bespoke manifestation designs. Glass allows light to flood the workplace to create an atmosphere of space, yet effectively provides shielded office zones where concentration and creativity may flourish. Available in either straight striking lines, facets, or the most graceful curves, our systems’ minimalist forms exude elegance and luxury in all kinds of surroundings.

Single glass partitioning is designed with minimum components, to facilitate speedy erection without compromising strength and rigidity. The partitioning is silicone jointed yet is a virtually frameless system with no vertical posts between modules, corners or three way junctions. Frameless glass partitions can be installed in conjunction with solid panels to complete a unique design feature.

With large glass sizes and a wide range of opening door types available you can create glass partitions, internal glass walls and glass doors all in a modern all glass design. Commercial pivot boxes with hold open and soft close mechanisms can be easily integrated along with electromagnetic locking and access equipment.

We offer a wide range of Frameless Glass Doors, Sliding Glass Doors, Aluminium Framed Glass Doors and Timber Veneered Doors, together with an extensive range of high quality door furniture and fittings.

We provide a comprehensive nationwide supply and installation service though our fully employed professional installers including survey, channel and glass installations.

Glass Partitions | 7 July 2022

GH Interior Glass offers a wide range of the latest Glass Partitioning systems. The glass partitioning can be designed and installed to your own, unique requirements with a combination of the glass partitioning, space saving sliding glass doors and bespoke manifestation designs.

GH Interior Glass provides a full design and installation service for the frameless glass partitions systems fully warranted and backed up by our service department.

See our range of Glass Partitions.

Glass allows light to flood the workplace to create an atmosphere of space, yet effectively provides shielded office zones where concentration and creativity may flourish. Available in either straight striking lines, facets, or the most graceful curves, our systems’ minimalist forms exude elegance and luxury in all kinds of surroundings.

Single glass partitioning is designed with minimum components, to facilitate speedy erection without compromising strength and rigidity. The partitioning is silicone jointed yet is a virtually frameless system with no vertical posts between modules, corners or three way junctions. Frameless glass partitions can be installed in conjunction with solid panels to complete a unique design feature.

Benefits include:

– All glass partitions are demountable and can be relocated if your requirements change

– Can be provided with acoustic performance up to 37dB

– Allows for a range of door options such as frameless, framed, sliding, swing, etc.

– Can seamlessly integrate into drywall to create a combination of part drywall, part glazed finish

Each frameless interior system, whether single swing doors, frameless glass partitions, or partitions with integrated frameless doors, is bespoke designed and detailed per project to ensure fixings, handles and construction suits each individual application and project. When you are looking to create a clear glass barrier between internal areas our frameless interior system is the perfect choice.

With large glass sizes and a wide range of opening door types available you can create glass partitions, internal glass walls and glass doors all in a modern all glass design. Commercial pivot boxes with hold open and soft close mechanisms can be easily integrated along with electromagnetic locking and access equipment.

We offer a wide range of Frameless Glass Doors, Sliding Glass Doors, Aluminium Framed Glass Doors and Timber Veneered Doors, together with an extensive range of high quality door furniture and fittings.

We provide a comprehensive nationwide supply and installation service though our fully employed professional installers including survey, channel and glass installations.

Originally inspired by the Bauhaus Design & Architecture movement  of free flowing space, glass sliding glass doors can be flush with the floor and open up an interior space. Indoor and outdoor space merge to create a unified environment. Wall pockets can also allow sliding glass doors to be fully retracted out of sight. Here’s why you should consider installing sliding glass doors in your home or office:

Increased Natural Light

One of the best benefits of having a glass door installed in your home or office is the increase in natural light in your property. Rather than blocking it off with large, solid doors, you can light up your space for free! Not only will this save you a whole lot of money on electricity bills, but using sliding glass doors will also let you enjoy the many other benefits of natural light, including improving your mood and increasing energy levels. Who would’ve thought you’d get all of that just from switching to glass doors?

Better Flow

Another advantage of sliding glass doors is the fact that there’ll be increased room for people to move in and out of your home or office. With a larger space opening up to the outside or to connecting rooms, it makes it easy for guests to move throughout your property, creating a better flow. It’ll also open up your house and connect each separate space, encouraging more harmony throughout your interior.

Improved Ventilation

As sliding glass doors are typically much larger than regular doors, usually going from floor to ceiling and sometimes replacing the entire length of a wall, they really help improve ventilation in homes and offices. On warm days, you can open your doors wide, letting the cool breeze from outside circulate and enjoying the fresh air. You won’t even have to use air conditioning anymore, which will save you a lot on electricity bills!

Adds Space to Work with

By choosing glass sliding doors, you also open up the space you live or work in. Not only will it make your rooms seem bigger and connect them to the outdoors, the fact that you don’t have to open them in or out will also mean you can use more of the space in your rooms. This is a great benefit to any property and gives you more freedom in the rooms that you have.

Enhanced View

Using sliding glass doors can give you the opportunity to take a look outside without any obstruction. You’ll feel far more free and connected to the outdoors, which is a wonderful benefit for both large and small homes or offices.

As you can see, there are many benefits to getting sliding glass doors installed in your home or workspace, and it’s not hard to see why they’re so popular.

Comfortable acoustics can make a working environment more effective and play an important role in employee well-being and efficiency. Effective design and installation of acoustic glazed partitioning has proved key to many successful projects.

In order to understand how best to specify glass partitions, it’s good to start with an introduction to the decibel scale.  This then provides a basis for where on that scale your specification should be. The decibel (abbreviated dB) is the unit used to measure the intensity of a sound. Here are some common sounds and their decibel ratings:

• Near total silence – 0 dB
• A whisper – 15 dB
• Normal conversation – 60 dB
• A lawnmower – 90 dB
• A car horn – 110 dB
• A jet engine – 120 dB
• A gunshot – 140 dB

How do Acoustic Glass Partitions work?

A thin, clear PVB membrane is bonded to the glass panes. This clever, acoustic membrane absorbs sound energy, preventing the sound vibrations from penetrating the glass, resulting in a significant noise reduction. Glass partitions are acoustically rated according to their performance in laboratory acoustic tests. The resulting figures give an index of performance, which enables one form of a partition to be compared with another, and a particular type of partition to be assessed for a specific application.

Workplace Performance

Laboratory tests are carried out under acoustically optimised conditions. The conditions on-site are very different, and most buildings possess a number of acoustic pathways, or flanking transmissions, which will greatly reduce the sound insulation. Areas of glazing and the insertion of door openings will also reduce the overall performance of the partitions. Typical sources of sound leakage are:

Trunking passing through walls, floors, and ceilings

When installed, the nominal acoustic performance of a glass partition can reduce by 12-15%, even though the installation detailing can be optimised to reduce losses to a minimum. Example: acoustic mastic to abutments, acoustic foam to tracks, thresholds to doors. There are generally accepted acoustic insulation values which when achieved in laboratory test conditions will provide, with appropriate care in installation, acceptable values on site.

The following table provides some general guidance on acoustic privacy in relation to sound reduction:

RwdB Effect

• 25 Normal speech easily overheard
• 30 Loud speech clearly overheard
• 35 Loud speech can be distinguished
• 40 Loud speech heard but not intelligible
• 45 Loud speech heard faintly
• 50 Loud speech and shouting can be heard with difficulty

BS 5234: 1992: Glass Partitions suggests sound insulation performance levels for privacy in some occupational conditions. These are given in the following table:-

• General offices Rw38dB
• Private offices Rw44dB

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Whilst you will not be able to achieve 100% sound insulation there are features that can help you achieve the very best acoustic performance:

• Double glazed acoustic glass – on top of the acoustic membrane, the double glazing provides an extra layer of glass to help block sound.
• No door – perhaps you already have another entrance to the room? Choosing not to install a door in will help keep sound within the room, however we appreciate that you need to get in and out somewhere!
• Seals and frames – if you do need a door, opt for seals and frames to help contain the sound.

Glass Partitions | 6 June 2021

GH Interior Glass provides a full design and installation service for the frameless glass partitions systems fully warranted and backed up by our service department.

Stylish, creative spaces suffused with light can be constructed with the minimum of components in straight striking lines, facets, or graceful curves providing designers with endless options to create light airy, vibrant environments. GH Interior Glass offers a wide range of the latest Glass Partitioning systems. The glass partitioning can be designed and installed to your own, unique requirements with a combination of the glass partitioning, space saving sliding glass doors and bespoke manifestation designs. Glass allows light to flood the workplace to create an atmosphere of space, yet effectively provides shielded office zones where concentration and creativity may flourish. Available in either straight striking lines, facets, or the most graceful curves, our systems’ minimalist forms exude elegance and luxury in all kinds of surroundings.

Single glass partitioning is designed with minimum components, to facilitate speedy erection without compromising strength and rigidity. The partitioning is silicone jointed yet is a virtually frameless system with no vertical posts between modules, corners or three way junctions. Frameless glass partitions can be installed in conjunction with solid panels to complete a unique design feature.

Benefits include:

– All glass partitions are demountable and can be relocated if your requirements change

– Can be provided with acoustic performance up to 37dB

– Allows for a range of door options such as frameless, framed, sliding, swing, etc.

– Can seamlessly integrate into drywall to create a combination of part drywall, part glazed finish

Each frameless interior system, whether single swing doors, frameless glass partitions, or partitions with integrated frameless doors, is bespoke designed and detailed per project to ensure fixings, handles and construction suits each individual application and project. When you are looking to create a clear glass barrier between internal areas our frameless interior system is the perfect choice.

With large glass sizes and a wide range of opening door types available you can create glass partitions, internal glass walls and glass doors all in a modern all glass design. Commercial pivot boxes with hold open and soft close mechanisms can be easily integrated along with electromagnetic locking and access equipment.

We offer a wide range of Frameless Glass Doors, Sliding Glass Doors, Aluminium Framed Glass Doors and Timber Veneered Doors, together with an extensive range of high quality door furniture and fittings.

We provide a comprehensive nationwide supply and installation service though our fully employed professional installers including survey, channel and glass installations.

Glass Partitions | 6 March 2021

Stylish, creative spaces suffused with light can be constructed with the minimum of components in straight striking lines, facets, or graceful curves providing designers with endless options to create light airy, vibrant environments. GH Interior Glass offers a wide range of the latest Glass Partitioning systems. The glass partitioning can be designed and installed to your own, unique requirements with a combination of the glass partitioning, space saving sliding glass doors and bespoke manifestation designs.

GH Interior Glass provides a full design and installation service for the frameless glass partitions systems fully warranted and backed up by our service department.

See our range of Glass Partitions.

Glass allows light to flood the workplace to create an atmosphere of space, yet effectively provides shielded office zones where concentration and creativity may flourish. Available in either straight striking lines, facets, or the most graceful curves, our systems’ minimalist forms exude elegance and luxury in all kinds of surroundings.

Single glass partitioning is designed with minimum components, to facilitate speedy erection without compromising strength and rigidity. The partitioning is silicone jointed yet is a virtually frameless system with no vertical posts between modules, corners or three way junctions. Frameless glass partitions can be installed in conjunction with solid panels to complete a unique design feature.

Benefits include:

– All glass partitions are demountable and can be relocated if your requirements change

– Can be provided with acoustic performance up to 37dB

– Allows for a range of door options such as frameless, framed, sliding, swing, etc.

– Can seamlessly integrate into drywall to create a combination of part drywall, part glazed finish

Each frameless interior system, whether single swing doors, frameless glass partitions, or partitions with integrated frameless doors, is bespoke designed and detailed per project to ensure fixings, handles and construction suits each individual application and project. When you are looking to create a clear glass barrier between internal areas our frameless interior system is the perfect choice.

With large glass sizes and a wide range of opening door types available you can create glass partitions, internal glass walls and glass doors all in a modern all glass design. Commercial pivot boxes with hold open and soft close mechanisms can be easily integrated along with electromagnetic locking and access equipment.

We offer a wide range of Frameless Glass Doors, Sliding Glass Doors, Aluminium Framed Glass Doors and Timber Veneered Doors, together with an extensive range of high quality door furniture and fittings.

We provide a comprehensive nationwide supply and installation service though our fully employed professional installers including survey, channel and glass installations.

Glass Partitions London | 21 August 2019

The specifier might wish to consider specifically how any mock ups or prototypes might be covered at this stage, to allow a more detailed final specification to be written. A specification written in partnership with GH Interior Glass can ensure that key issues and details are considered in the design process, if however a performance specification is going to be produced then the specifier should ensure that evidence can be provided to satisfy them that areas of performance can be met. This is normally in the form of test evidence carried out by an independent test laboratory accredited by ucas. any test evidence should reflect the system and details proposed and where applicable sight of the test report and not just the certification should be made (although copies may not be left for confidential reasons).

specifiers, building operators and facility managers should not accept any substitution of materials from the test report without assessments. In fire, acoustic or applied line load (ie crowd pressure on an escape route) assemblies, any alteration of materials may cause a failure. in line with the National Building specification (NBs) K10 / K30, the design criteria should be given under the following headings (where applicable), together with outline details of layout:

• System manufacturer 

• System type

• Location

• Layout

• System performance

• Fire resistance – BS 476-22(1987) or BS eN 1364-1(1999)

• Fire propagation – BS 476-6(1989)+A1(2009) 

• Spread of flame – BS 476-7(1997) or Bs eN 13501-1(2002)

• Acoustic insulation – BS EN ISO 10140-2(2010) / BS eN isO 140-3(1995)

• Structural – (duty rating BS 5234-2(1) • Strength – to BS 5232-2 grade

• Partition height

• Floor to ceiling (mm)

• Deflection allowance (±mm)

• Panel type – module types

• Solid panels – finish / colour, joint treatment, cover trims • glazed panels – non fire rated and type, fire rated and type, glazing trim / colour, manifestation (to meet the requirements of ad M)

• Junctions

• Framework finish – colour • skirting – colour

• incorporated features:

• Door – type and size, finish, vision panel, ironmongery, overpanel

• Blinds – type, finish

• Accessories – switches

Note that doors can also be included within this specification if they are to perform as part of the partitioning especially in the case of fire rating. they should detail:

• Size including thickness, and clear opening size  

• Description, single / double, single action / double action / sliding

• Edge detail, square rebated, rounded

• Over panel if required

• Performance fire / sound / grade

• Size and position of vision panel 

• Finish, veneer, steel, aluminium glass

• Lippings, exposed / concealed long or all round

• Door frame, stops and architrave

• Ironmongery (schedule) and position on door leaf

• Accessories / door seals intumescent seals, drop down thresholds etc

• Environmental / sustainability requirements eg FSC, peFc, sFi

Glass Partitions London | 1 August 2019

BLINDS

Venetian blinds are a popular component used with glazed partitioning. They are mainly used between the glass panels in double glazed elevations, but are also used with offset glazing where space permits. Blinds are supplied in 15mm or 25mm widths and are available either plain or perforated aluminium in a wide range of colours. When choosing a blind, the size of the toprail in relation to the double or offset glazed opening should be considered to ensure that the blind has space to be fitted and be operable.

The blind length can be made to order so that when the blind is fitted and opened, there is no bunching at the bottom. Hold down clips are available to hold the bottom of the blind in place to avoid any twist movement.

In double glazed elevations it is not possible to operate the rise and fall mechanism on the blind, but the opening or closing of blinds can be remotely controlled, or the popular method is by way of a control knob which is fixed to the adjacent partition mullion. a cable fixed to the blind is fed through the partitioning framework to the control knob. On monobloc systems the blind will be installed in the manufacturing process and arrive to site enclosed in the glazed unit.

DOORS

Doors are an integral part of a partition system and are the one element that users interact with daily. It is important that doors are coordinated with the partition manufacturer, especially where sound and fire performance is required. Many partition manufacturers also manufacture doors, so are able to supply doors in structural openings as part of a coordinated interior.

Glass partition doors that are used in the interiors sector include veneer, laminate, continuous pressure laminate, paint grade, steel or glass (as described in 7.4.4). a range of standard widths are available, however, manufacturers will produce bespoke sizes on request. conventional door height sizes are produced as standard as are some full partition height doors but doors with an overpanel are generally made to order. care should be taken when ordering doors with particular handing, figure 36 explain the descriptive methods to be used. It is important that gaps between the door and the door frame are consistent. Best practice would be for a 3mm gap at the top and sides of the door and 3 to 5mm at the bottom of the door depending on the type and thickness of the floorcovering and the underlying level of the floor. Bs 1245 offers guidance on the installation of doors.

Timber doors generally tend to be 35mm or 44mm thick for cellular hollow core doors and 44mm and 54mm for solid core doors. Ideally, all doors should be delivered to site immediately prior to their installation and any packaging material left on the door for as long as possible to avoid any site damage. timber doors should be handled and stored as detailed in Bs code of practice cp151 (Wooden doors clause 501 – storage and protection). Timber door manufacturers and fabricators, as part of their environmental policy, should operate a chain of custody procedure on the timber used in their operation. this involves a commitment to purchase all timber and wood based products from sources that are committed to supply material which originates from sources which offer either Fsc or peFc chain of custody or complies with the Fsc standard for non Fsc certified controlled wood. clear specification as to whether Fsc / peFc material made doors are required on each project should be made and users need to vet their suppliers to ensure that they conform to the chain of custody standards. Glazed vision panels of varying shapes and types can be included in the door specification. this includes matching

HINGES

Fixing height: doors with three hinges should have one centred 250mm up from the bottom of the door, one centred 250mm down from the top of the door and the third centred 450mm down from the top

LEVER HANDLES AND LOCKS

Fixing height: lever handle to be between 900mm and 1000mm above the finished floor level, 1000mm is preferred. Dimensions: not less than 19mm diameter if round section. Not less than 45mm clearance from the rear of the handle to face of door. Not less than 54mm backset from the leading edge of the door. Not less than 72mm centres from the lever handle to key turn.

INDICATOR BOLTS AND TURNS

Fixing height: between 900mm and 1000mm above the finished floor level.

Dimensions: the operating bar of the inside turn should be not less than 45mm long.

SIGNS AND SYMBOLS

Fixing height: 1800mm above the finished floor level except on wheelchair accessible facilities where 1500mm would be more suitable. Dimensions: symbols should not be less than 70mm high. Kicking plates should not be less than 150mm in height.

DOOR CLOSERS

Door closers are used in buildings to self close doors mainly for reasons of security, privacy, acoustics, fire resistance, energy conservation and hygiene. there are essentially three types of closers used; overhead closers, frame concealed closers and floor springs. closers come in two distinct types, uncontrolled and controlled.

Glass has several properties which make it highly valued as a material for interior design. Low cost, completely transparent and strong enough to form a firm barrier, glass is perfect when you want to close off an area without shutting out light and restricting lines of sight. Consider windows. Glass is used in 99.9 per cent of windows because it lets light in, it allows us to see out, it forms a barrier to shut us in from the elements, and it does not break the bank either. A perfect match of material to purpose. The same applies to glass partitions. Glass partitions are basically internal glass walls used to define, close off and demarcate spaces. They are used when you want to differentiate between different areas without shutting in areas in completely.

In modern commercial offices, especially cities like London, square footage and space is at a premium. The cost of expansion is high and the inconvenience of moving is huge. For many, business interruption is too great a risk and thus, any relocation becomes a non-starter.

As an alternative, many business owners are looking to use glass partitioning to break up rooms into more usable and adaptable spaces as a cost effective and flexible solution, with the most popular material in achieving this is being glass. With various options now available on the marketplace, glass partitions not only allow offices to become more adaptable and flexible in their application, they can also bring a whole new look and fresh appeal to what was once a drab and uninspiring interior space. The fact is, glass can really make a huge impact visually and functionally, without breaking the budget.

Here’s just some of the reasons why glass partitioning can be the ideal solution to office space and expansion issues:

1. Lighting

Solid stud walls create a permanent structure that is immovable which can affect the existing lighting of nearby areas, not to mention the new room created. With that, fixed artificial lighting has to be installed to the new area meaning there is no natural light coming in. With glass partitions, this is not an issue. The existing natural light can flood into the newly created partitioned area and reflect light back into other areas where low light existed, thus creating a two-fold benefit.

2. Modernisation

No matter how old, outdated or drab your existing office feels, glass partitions never fail to modernise how a space looks and give it a contemporary feel. And this can really prove to be a huge boost to morale and productiveness in your workforce.

3. Cost

Contrary to what many people belief, glass partitions are actually very cost effective when compared to the investment required to install fixed, structural partitions. With their naturally tendency to insulate and absorb light, rooms using glass tend to be much warmer than people realise.

4. Styles

No two glass partitions are the same! Nowadays, there are various finishes available to give your office a unique look including frosted, tinted and coloured glass, thus making it possible to create customised and branded private areas without cutting off the rest of the workroom floor entirely, even in busy areas.

5. Noise

High quality glass partitions are very good at reducing background noise. With their toughened double glazed structure, they are naturally much better at soundproofing than traditional stud wall partitions.

6. Flexibility

With the help of a professional designer and installer, glass partitions do not necessarily have to stay in any fixed position. Many systems allow them to be moved or slid into different places, making them adaptable to create customised partitioned areas to suit your needs for any given scenario. So your rooms can be either as large or as small as you desire.

Having installed countless glass partitioning systems over the years, I have seen first hand just how much of a positive impact they can have on any commercial space. Glass is a brilliant material for adding impact but it also comes with all of the added benefits mentioned above. It’s a great choice for any office owner struggling to find usable space where they feel they are outgrowing their environment and moving is simply not an option.

If you feel your office is not working for your business anymore, perhaps glass partitions should be your next consideration.