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Structural glass ROOFNBS SPECIFICATION

HOW TO USE THIS DOCUMENTThis NBS Specification is intended as a guide. Individual project information may differ depending on the bespoke nature of the works we will be undertaking. Any element in red is where you have to insert some information. Information in blue is helpful tips for you when completing your specification.

NEED MORE HELP?Just contact the team at IQ who will be happy to assist with your specification writing. Please note that all information is correct at the time of publishing however details and performance data may change over time.

STRUCTURAL GLASS ROOFS

SPECIALISED STRUCTURAL GLASS ROOF SYSTEM FOR [PROJECT NAME]

LOCATION: [location of structural glass roof within the building]

Drawing reference(s): [drawing reference/number]

Manufacturer: The IQ Group, Sky House , Raans Road , Amersham , Bucks  HP6 6JQ, Tel: 01494 722 880   

Product reference: Structural Glass Roof

Item Description: [include size, configuration, location and general description]

Glass Specification:

Typical Glass Specification: (must be calculated on specification glass requirement. Typical glass specification 8mm toughened outer, 16mm argon filled gas cavity, 2x6mm toughened laminated inner with low e coating)

Glass Options: [ Triple Glazing / Solar Control Coating / Privacy Glass / Electro Chromic Glass / Curved / Low Maintenance Coating / Low Iron Glass / Anti Reflective Glass / Anti Condensation Glass / Acoustic Reduction Glass / LED Glass / Reflective Glass / Sandblasted Glass / Decorative Interlayer / Coloured Interlayer / Heated Glass ]

Glass Thickness: [ ] mm

Expected Ug Value: 1.00 W/m2K (must be calculated on specification glass requirements)

G Factor: (must be calculated on specification glass requirements)

Light Transmission: (must be calculated on specification glass requirements)

Additional Glass Performance Requirements:

Performance Requirements:

Thermal Performance: [ ] W/m2K (IQ to calculate, dependant on glass specification and configuration. Typical Uw value 1.6 W/m2K)

Acoustic Insulation: [ ] dB (IQ to calculate, dependant on glass specification and configuration. Rw value up to 41 dB)

Fixing: as per IQ Glass design drawings (iQ to calculate, dependant on glass specification and configuration)

Fall: [ ] (IQ to calculate, dependant on glass specification and configuration. Recommended minimum fall of 3-5° to avoid water pooling)

Supports: [ Steel Tee Section / Steel Tee and Box Section / Low Iron Glass Beams ] (delete as necessary, IQ to calculate, dependant on glass specification and configuration)

Lighting Options: [ Ceiling Lights / Pendant Lights / Strip LED lights ] (lighting provided by others)

Size: Opening […mm wide x …mm high] All dimensions to be confirmed by CAD drawing. (refer to IQ product information sheets for maximum sizes for your chosen configuration)

Draft NBS Specification – Structural Glass Roof – Updated March 2018