Bending the rules Curved glass panels by Glasshape

Elevated building sites offer myriad rewards for those building a home not least of which is usually a panoramic view. However, there can be a downside too, no natural shelter can leave a house exposed to strong winds. Any man made attempts to counter this can then diminish what was the attraction in the first place.

Luckily, architectural glass manufacturer Glasshape has a product that can effortlessly resist gale-force winds, while not compromising the breath-taking views outside. Glasshape's curved Low E insulated glass units are a fully certified grade A safety glass.

On top of this, the company has just released a clear Low E toughened glass, which can be curved for thermal-rated continuous picture windows without the mullion joints required for double glazing.

The 10mm EnergyTech carries a U-value of 3.6, and can be used as a structural component of an exterior wall. It offers very good light transmission, and the low-emissivity coating contributes to significantly lower energy consumption and therefore, low CO2 emissions.

Glasshape's stable of specialist products includes TemperShield a toughened curved glass product that can be manufactured to 3.9m high by 2.44m wide, the largest dimensions available in Australasia. Other products include DuraShield SuperYacht glass and ArmourShield high-security glass.

For more information, contact Glasshape, 65-67 Woodcocks Road, Warkworth 0910, phone (09) 422 2565, fax (09) 422 2566. Email: info@glasshape.net.nz. Or visit the Website: www.glasshape.co.nz.

Story by: Trendsideas