The benefits of laminated glass in rooflights

Laminated glass overhead offers several benefits:

Safety: One of the primary benefits of laminated glass overhead is safety. Laminated glass is designed to remain intact even if it shatters, due to a layer of polyvinyl butyral (PVB), ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) or Ionomer (SGP) between the glass layers. This prevents shards from falling, reducing the risk of injury to people below. For many rooflight applications, understanding the appropriate glass specification is essential. Our guide to rooflight safety classifications explains the different glass performance requirements and how they apply to modern rooflight systems.

Security: Laminated glass provides enhanced security compared to regular glass. The interlayer holds the glass together, making it difficult for intruders to break through. This makes laminated glass overhead a popular choice for areas where security is a concern.

UV Protection: Laminated glass can be manufactured with interlayers that block UV radiation, reducing the transmission of harmful ultraviolet rays. This is particularly beneficial in overhead applications where exposure to sunlight is high, as it helps protect occupants and interior furnishings from UV damage.

Noise Reduction: The sandwiched layer in laminated glass helps dampen sound transmission, providing a degree of noise reduction compared to standard glass. This can be advantageous in overhead installations in noisy environments or urban areas, improving comfort levels for occupants.

Durability: Laminated glass is generally more durable and resistant to impact than standard glass. It is less prone to breakage from accidental impacts or extreme weather conditions, making it suitable for overhead installations where safety and longevity are priorities. Laminated glass is commonly used within our range of fixed rooflights, helping provide long-term performance and safety. For applications such as walk-on rooflights, laminated glass provides the strength and durability required in demanding environments.

Design Flexibility: Laminated glass can be customised with various interlayer materials, thicknesses, and glass types to meet specific design requirements. This allows architects and designers to achieve the desired aesthetic while maintaining the benefits of safety, security and performance.

Laminated glass is widely specified in modern rooflight systems because it combines safety, durability and performance. Whether used within fixed rooflights, walk-on glazing, structural glazing or bespoke overhead glazing systems, laminated glass helps provide peace of mind while supporting long-term building performance.

Overall, the use of laminated glass overhead offers a combination of safety, security, UV protection, noise reduction, durability and design flexibility, making it a preferred choice for a wide range of overhead applications, including rooflights, canopies, atriums and overhead windows.
 
For more ideas, please explore our Inspiration pages or visit our commercial rooflights page to get a new perspective on how laminated glass can transform your architectural project. If want any further help regarding laminated glass you can call us on 01223 792244. Alternatively pop us an email via info@nextgenrooflights.co.uk with what help you need and we will respond as soon as we are able to.