Frameless Glazing for Light, Views & Minimal Architecture
Frameless Glazing creates large areas of uninterrupted glass with the supporting details carefully concealed or minimised within the surrounding construction. It is ideal for projects where daylight, clear views and clean architectural lines are more important than visible frames.
Frameless Glazing still requires carefully designed structural support, glass specification, joints and fixing details. The final glass build-up, edge support, structural silicone joints and surrounding construction are confirmed according to the size and configuration of each project.
Benefits
Frameless Glazing removes unnecessary visual obstruction and allows glass to become part of the architecture rather than appearing as a conventional framed window system.
By concealing or minimising the supporting system, frameless glazing creates a cleaner view through the building envelope. This works particularly well where the design looks towards gardens, terraces or architectural features.
Large glazed areas can help natural light reach further into an interior. Frameless fixed glazing is particularly effective in extensions, side returns and areas where a traditional frame would interrupt the view.
Where the project allows, adjoining panes can meet with minimal glass-to-glass junctions rather than a conventional corner post. This creates a lighter appearance and opens views in more than one direction.
Frameless glazing does not need to be limited to simple rectangular windows. Project-specific glass can be developed around roof lines, gables, eaves, corners and other architectural openings.
Minimal glazing can complement a contemporary extension while also creating a clear visual distinction between new work and an existing period property.
Frameless glass can work alongside roof glazing, doors, balustrades and other structural glass elements to create a consistent architectural language across the project.
Specification
Every Frameless Glazing project is different. The glass type, panel dimensions, joints, support system and performance requirements are selected around the individual opening and surrounding building.
Send us your dimensions, architectural drawings or photographs and tell us what you want the finished glazing to achieve. SM Glass Tech can review the opening and recommend the next steps for developing the project.
Supply options
For suitable projects, we can provide glazing as part of a complete supply-and-installation service. Installation planning considers access, panel size, lifting requirements, interfaces with surrounding construction and the final glazing detail.
Supply-only options can also be discussed for contractors and project teams with suitable glazing installation arrangements in place. Final dimensions and specifications need to be agreed before manufacture.
Gallery
Explore selected frameless and architectural glazing installations completed for residential and commercial projects.
How it works
From initial project review to final installation, each detail is developed around the opening, surrounding structure and required appearance.
Send us your project postcode, approximate dimensions, photographs and any architectural drawings. We can discuss the proposed Frameless Glazing and provide an initial quotation or consultation before any manufacturing commitment is made.
Once the project progresses, the panel arrangement, glass specification, support details and interfaces with the surrounding building are confirmed. Technical drawings can be prepared where required for approval.
After the final specification has been accepted and the required production deposit has been paid, project-specific glass and associated components are prepared.
Where installation forms part of our scope, the glazing is fitted according to the approved detail with particular attention to panel alignment, joints and the final minimal appearance.
FAQs
Send us your sizes for a free, no-obligation written quotation.
Or call 020 8740 0040We offer full supply and installation across Greater London, the M25 area, the Home Counties and nationwide across mainland UK, subject to the size and requirements of the project. We also offer supply and delivery only nationwide for customers who have their own installation teams. For larger or specialist projects, we are happy to travel throughout the UK.
