Bow Truss

Bow Truss Structural Glass Assemblies also known as Suspended Assemblies have high impact visually but as they are always specific design solutions, they require significant engineering consideration and must still provide a high level of weathering despite contingency in the detailing.

Thermosash, in partnership with Woods Glass, are the specialists in engineered structural glass assemblies and have completed some of the most iconic installations in New Zealand. Woods Glass utilise their extensive experience in sourcing proprietary fittings and often high performance over sized glass, whilst Thermosash undertake the structural engineering and manufacturing - developing specifically customised solutions for each project.

Engineering

As structural glass assemblies do not have the benefit of movement joints or seismic receivers like a conventional aluminum framed curtainwall, special consideration must be given to building movement, live load deflections and environment loads such as wind and seismic.

As these types of assemblies are often installed in areas of high-density people movement, i.e. emergency egress pathways where human safety is paramount, it is imperative that they are engineered accordingly and that the glass specified is appropriate for overhead situations.

Our in-house glass engineers are capable of helping design and engineer a solution for you and can provide Producer Statements 1 (Design), 2 (Design Review), 3 (Construction) & 4 (Construction Review) as required for client and or council compliance.