When to Order Architectural Glass

When to Order Architectural Glass?

Specialist items of any kind carry a longer lead time than standard, off the shelf items. All of IQ’s architectural glass products are made to order to suit each design specification and application.
The lead times for our most popular architectural and structural glass solutions are as follows:

Minimal framed sliding doors – 8-10 weeks

Innovare Windows and Doors – 8-10 weeks

Aluminium Windows and Doors – 6-8 weeks

Bifold Doors – 8-10 weeks

Structural Glass Items – 6-8 weeks

When planning for your project it is always important to keep in mind that there is a two week shut down period over Christmas when our glass and aluminium fabrication factories do not run. Also the aluminium factory for our large sliding glass doors may be affected by the European summer shut period of 2 weeks during August.

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When to Place your Order

Glazing is usually one of the last building envelope materials to be installed on a project to make the internal space weather tight. Keeping in mind the standard lead times for high-end architectural glazing elements, as well as a standard two week design time for these highly detailed areas, it is important to order all specialist architectural glazing before things like bespoke kitchens.
Bespoke, high-end kitchens have a similar lead time to IQ’s architectural glazing so to ensure your kitchen area is ready for installation on arrival it is imperative that all glazing items be ordered before the kitchen and internal furnishings. If you have any questions regarding ordering from IQ please contact us on 01494 722 880.

You should also consider the feasibility of installation and maintenance when designing your internal layout. Placing fixed, non-moveable furniture items or fixings such as kitchen islands beneath large glass roof panels could prove problematic in the future should the glass need fixing or replacing.

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FAQ

How do I start the process of getting a quote for the glazing I need?

In order to create a quotation for your architectural glazing or window package, we will ask for you to send some information about your project to us via email. The information that we will need will include:

The aesthetic design of the glazing you want

Any performance targets or criteria required from the glazing

The size of the glass elements required

The location of the project, including the first line of the address

A return email address and telephone number

If you have planning or architectural drawings that show the glazing elements you would like us to quote for please send these to us via email. All the information that we need is normally found on these drawings and it is the simplest way to understand the scope of the works.

If you do not have architectural or planning drawings to send to us you can send sketches with dimensions or written accounts of what glazing is required. Please make sure that all the information detailed above is included to ensure that we understand the full scope of the project and provide you with a detailed and accurate quotation.

Simply email your drawings and project information to [email protected] and your project will be processed for a quotation. Or better still come to the showroom with your drawings to discuss costs and requirements in person.

Do I need an architect for my project?

IQ always recommend you involve an architect in your plans for any major building or extension works. As a glazing company we do not conduct general building works nor do we offer a planning permission service. An architect will help you design and organise all of these additional building elements that are essential for a successful construction.

You can read more about why we recommend working with an architect at our blog.