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CWCT are publishing ‘The use of glass in the building envelope’.  This gives advice to the specifier on:
  • Glass types
  • Appropriate use of glass
  • Mechanical strength of glass
  • Glazing for environmental control
  • Limitations on the use of glass
  • Glazing systems


The performance and quality of glass is described in nearly 100 British European Standards.  This CWCT document gives guidance on the use of glass and the relevant standards for particular types of glass and particular usage.
 

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