Aluminium-framed Polycarbonate Glazing Panels

 

A unique aluminium-framed polycarbonate glazing panel system that can reduce site installation time by as much as 70%, due to its ease of fixing. Only two screws are required for each glazing panel (except the first which requires just four). Glazing panels are sized and constructed to suit each project specification so there is no cutting or fabrication on site. The glazing system is available on either a supply only or supply and install basis.

Xtralite Panelised Glazing is:

• Lightweight
• Impact resistant
• Fully factory-assembled
• Thermally efficient
• Non-fragile
• Easy to handle
• 20-year insurance protected
• Available with a comprehensive product guarantee

Xtralite Panelised Glazing is suitable for roofing and walling installations, ranging from 10° pitch to vertical. The system is perfect for northlights, patent glazing replacement, monopitch rooflights and vertical glazing. The versatility of the system means it can be used on ridges or abutting wall panels and gutters.

This allows the designer the flexibility to introduce natural light into the building across most areas of the roof or other structures. Xtralite Panelised Glazing is ideal for both new build and refurbishment in numerous applications including factories, schools, leisure centres, logistics facilities and other openplan buildings. The system is now also available with the latest advanced glazing technology Nanogel® sheet—offering
impressive energy saving and lighting characteristics.

 

Vertical Glazing Systems with Nanogel® Technology—Case Study

 

The unique, aluminium-framed glazing panel system described previously is also a particularly effective light transmitting wall solution when used in conjunction with Nanogel® technology. The clear polycarbonate panels—available in a choice of thicknesses—are filled with Nanogel® translucent aerogel granules. They give excellent light transmission and diffusion for a ‘shadow-less’ light quality, ideal for sports facilities for example, as well as improved sound reduction.

 

However, it is the substantial improvement in insulation performance that is most impressive with Nanogel®, due to the limited heat conduction of the granules. With U values as low as 0.91 W/m²K, substantial proportions of Nanogel® Panelised Glazing can be used for light transmitting walls within the constraints of Part L, unattainable with many other glazing systems. It is also worth remembering that the Panelised Glazing system is fabricated in the factory to suit each individual project, in line with the Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) ethos, with minimal site work. In addition to ensuring accuracy and consistent performance, this feature saves time—
particularly as Xtralite products are not imported.

 

Panelised Glazing systems are designed and manufactured by Xtralite in the UK
specifically for each project. A choice of panel thickness is offered with maximum
panel widths of 1.0 m (16 mm thick) and 1.2 m (25 mm thick), and length of 5 m.
The factory assembled aluminium frames are available in mill finish or polyester
powder coated in the specifier’s choice of colour and require minimal on-site fixing.

 

Specification
Maximum spans:	Up to 2.5 m (self supporting).
Length:	Up to 5.0 m.
Loading:	Designed in accordance with CP 3 Chapter V Part 2:1972 BS 6399 :Part 1 and Part 3 1984 max. 1.5 kPa wind and 0.75 kPa imposed.
Safety:	ACR[M] 001:2005 Class B option available.
Glazing options:	16 mm and 25 mm structured Nonogel® technology glazing.
Thermal performance:	Part L: below 2.0 W/m²K options available.
Fire regs’:	BS 476 Part 7 :class 1(1991) Class‘0’ Tp(a).
Surface finish:	Mill finish and polyester powder.