Glazing Bar System for Timber Rafters - 50 mm & 40 mm wide

50mm wide ThermGard - R

• Thermally broken 50mm wide aluminium sloped glazing system suitable for commercial, public and domestic buildings.
• Outstanding air-tightness and weathering performance independently certified.
• Superior overlapping drainage channels and thermally broken head and eaves aluminium transoms for enhanced thermal efficiency. 
• Suitable for double or triple insulating glass units.
• Tested to CWCT TN66-67 and classified Class 2 Non-Fragile. May be deemed to comply with CWCT TN92 when used with recommended glass specifications.
• Opening ventilation available for natural or smoke.
• Designed to conform with the requirements of BS5516 2004 Parts 1 & 2 for the design & installation of sloping and vertical patent glazing when installed within the manufacturers recommendations.
• Variable pitch down to minimum 5 degrees.
• Wide centres and long spans means less metal and more daylight.
• Materials are supplied Mill Finish as standard or may be polyester powder coated to standard RAL or BS colours to BS6496.

40mm wide ThermGard - R

ThermGard-R aluminium glazing bars for timber rafters provide the ideal combination of the natural beauty and warmth of timber inside a weather-tight, maintenance free external finish. The carrier rail features integral drainage channels to ensure in the unlikely event that water penetrates the capping and high-performance gaskets, it is safely transported to the outside of the building. A continuous screw on pressure plate with provides outstanding glass retention and a choice of decorative external covers are available to provide either contemporary glass roof appearance or a more traditional heritage style for roof lanterns on period buildingsDesigned to combine the benefits of more costly curtain walling sections with the rapid installation advantage of traditional two-edge support glazing, to provide thermal break roof glazing.

Features and benefits:

• System incorporates a ventilated internal box-rafter design to minimize the risk of condensation.
• Continuous pressure plates and snap on covers provide invisible fixings and a low profile appearance.
• An optional period-style aluminium box-rafter and capping is available for heritage buildings.