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Using the Uvekol resin system from Cytec, Glass UK is able to offer toughened glass in extremely large sizes, and for applications where previously glass would not be considered. The glass laminating system enables glass to be bent to achieve dramatic architectural features which, Cytec claims, would be extremely difficult if using pvb. The laminates also offer high sound absorption and safety and security performance. Glass UK has applied Uvecol laminated glass in a number of unusual applications including security glass cases in museums, toughened glass staircases and special architectural features and monuments.

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Installing oversized glazing panels between columns at an office building in Birmingham, Glass UK provided 50 toughened laminated glass panels, sized at 1.8m by 5.5m each weighing altogether 32,500kgs. Its sister company Metal UK engineered the support system to account for the size of the panels and the potential wind loadings.

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Colour treatment from Glass UK offers an extensive choice of colours for almost every glass type. Glass FX treatment means that colour can be permanently fixed to glass. The formula includes an agent that is mixed with colour compounds to create a colourfast and durable finish to glass. It is suitable for a wide range of applications; for projects in kitchens, bathrooms and showers, as well as creative developments such as hotels and style bars. The product is heat resistant and can be used effectively for both internal and external applications. The product can be used for splashbacks in kitchens and bathrooms as well as in other similar types of application. It is non-staining and easy to clean as well as being tested rigorously at a range of different temperatures. Using the product reduces the amount of wall preparation needed and it works successfully with the large size units that are the company's speciality. The company offer a 10 year guarantee against delaminating and discolouring. Glass UK was recognised for its contribution to the industry by being named a finalist in three categories in the G 05 Awards. It was put forward for Glass Company, Specialist, and Glass project of the year.

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Specialist processor Glass UK has helped in the creation of an internal glass staircase for a three-storey town house in Kensington, London - in just 10 weeks from design to completion. Being rather tall and narrow, with little natural light, the middle of the building features the glass staircase to act as a prism and radiate light throughout the house. The staircase rises through all four storeys of the house.

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Large sheets of glass with double doors set into them have been provided by Glass UK for the home of a famous musician. The project called for a 3.2m by 3m glass 'goal posts' on three sides of a bay in the lounge area of the luxury house, and a door frame had to be cut within the glass to hang a full set of integrated bronze doors. The fact that the glass had to be seamless posed some logistical problems, but these were overcome by Glass UK who made a lifting jig to get it off the table at the glass producers. As a finishing touch, fibre optic lights are used to turn the glass blue at night.

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As part of the ongoing refurbishment of the Royal Festival Hall, laminated toughened glass has been provided by Glass UK for a suite of oversized Sheerglaze doors, balustrades and coloured staircase panels for the Hall?s retail entrances and foyers. The Hall?s double glazed entrance consists of eight Sheerglaze doors, each measuring 3m by 3.1m. They consist of an aluminium frame sandwiched between two sheets of toughened glass. This combination is designed to deliver a high degree of rigidity and insulation with a sheer glass fa?ade uninterrupted by protruding frames. For the main foyer Glass UK provided a fully integrated double set of doors, creating an airlock system for improved heat conservation. The company also supplied over 100m of laminated toughened glass for the balustrades.

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