Issue 37 Spring 23 WEB - Flipbook - Page 40
Is it time to upgrade
your doors to glass?
Are your original doors conveying the right welcome to visitors and users of your property?
Have your considered how best to replace or upgrade them?
In older buildings a bespoke solution is likely to be your
only option – modern, off-the-shelf doors are rarely the
correct size and style for heritage properties. And, perhaps
it’s also time to consider any other options that will
improve the functionality of your new entrance as well as
the style.
A glass door will provide a clear and highly visible
welcome for visitors to your building, offering a contemporary solution that works perfectly in conservation,
heritage and ecclesiastical environments.
Glass allows light to flow into and within the building
without impact on either the visual or physical properties
of heritage architecture – you can enjoy all the benefits
of a modern solution whilst still celebrating and retaining
the original features of your building.
Peter Hazeldean, MD of bespoke structural glass
specialists, Ion Glass shares some of his insights into why
glass works so well in heritage environments - especially
for doors and porches.
He says, ‘If there’s one area of the building where you can
make a real difference, it has to be the front door! It’s the
first impression for your visitors and being able to see
inside is much more welcoming and less intimidating than
a traditional timber door. Of course, many of our clients
choose to retain their original door, either fixed open
permanently or still available to close as required, with
the glass door fitted as part of an internal porch.
Installing a glass door won’t compromise your security:
our doors can be designed to work with your alarm system
and can provide protection against fire. They can open
and close automatically, or be user operated for easy
access. And if privacy is a consideration they can be
rendered fully opaque at the touch of a button too!
The beauty of our wholly bespoke doors is that they are
individually designed and manufactured to fit perfectly in
your space. We provide the optimum solution to work
with arched openings, carved stonework or timber and
can easily cope with unusual shapes and sizes including
Below, St Mary East Molesey entrance
