building. Clients can decide if the glass structure shouldsimply provide a weatherproof space or if double-glazedpanels should be specified to make this an integralelement of the building…. and if they want to opt for afully-frameless option or include some level of discreet andminimal framework.As Ion Glass MD Peter Hazeldean points out, ‘It’s not justabout arriving at an attractive design and meetingthe technical specifications for the project, any glassinstallation in a heritage building has to meet the requirements of numerous interested bodies and organisations.We have to be aware not just of modern building andglazing specifications but also work sensitively alongsideconservation officers, Historic England and bodies suchas the Victorian Society.’He concludes: ‘Builders have been incorporating glassinto buildings for centuries. Use of frameless structuralglass allows light to flood into the building withoutintrusive framework to detract from the beauty of theolder structure. We love installing frameless glass inheritage and ecclesiastical buildings, it’s so satisfying tosee a contemporary result that works so well with ancientarchitecture - both structurally and aesthetically.’For information about Ion Glass and their work on otherlisted, heritage and ecclesiastical projects visit theirwebsite at www.ionglass.co.ukor email info@ionglass.co.ukAbove, Ion Glass porch exterior barn shotAbove, Tudor framed houseiiConservation & Heritage Journal46
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