GlassWalk
Glass Floor Systems
See Floors And Walkways In A Whole New Light,
With The IBP GlassWalkTM SG System.
IBP now offers a floor system engineered specifically for the next
generation in structural glass: 1" thick laminated units. These new units
are ideal for any application that calls for drama—or wherever natural
light is at a premium.
Proven Performance And Safety
The heart of every GlassWalk SG floor system is a modular IBP aluminum grid,
which is strong, lightweight, easy to install, and proven in hundreds of
floor applications. For most installations, IBP supplies two-ply laminated
glass units that consist of a top layer tempered for impact resistance and a
heat-strengthened bottom layer, bonded with a clear resin interlayer. These
composite units, combined with the performance of the aluminum grid, have
been proven in tests by independent labs to meet applicable code requirements
for load and impact. The GlassWalk SG system accommodates individual glass
units ranging in size from 12" square all the way to 48" square for up to
16 square feet in area per unit. For structural guidelines and other important
details, please consult the structural glass size chart in the GlassWalk section
of www.ihpglasshlock.com.
Or Choose The Classic Appeal Of 6" And 8" Square Glass Pavers.
IBP's first GlassWalk system, based on 6" x 6" x 1 " glass pavers, caused
quite a sensation. Architects and designers created installations that
transmitted light and appeared to float in mid-air as if by magic. Simple to
install and engineered for high pedestrian traffic, this versatile system has
been proven in hundreds of residential and commercial applications.
Paver-based GlassWalk systems remain a popular choice for builders, interior
designers, and architects who prefer the familiar dimensions of glass block.
IBP has recently extended this line to incorporate a new selection of
8" x 8" x 1" pavers, which offer 78% more area than their 6" x 6" counterparts
for significantly greater light transmission.
Slip resistance is achieved with a patented ceramic-based frit, permanently
heat-fused to the walking surface. Frits provide a wet-dry slip coefficient
up to 1.1, which far exceeds the most stringent code requirements—and
outperforms acid-etching and sandblasting. To achieve translucency rather
than transparency, a full etched "obscurity frit" can be applied to the
interior of the SG unit.
Built To Your Specification For A Perfect Fit
Like all IBP GlassWalk systems, each structural-glass installation is shipped
as a complete kit, with all elements precut to your exact specification—including
the glass units themselves. Free detail drawings are available from your
authorized IBP representative.
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