Fixed Glazing

Fixed glazing, also known as direct glazed or fixed glass, refers to glass panels that are permanently installed and do not open or move within a window or door frame. Here are the key points about fixed glazing:

• Fixed glazing is a stationary glass panel that is directly applied to the frame, without any sash assembly.
• It is commonly found in the center of picture windows or in sidelights next to doors in residential settings.
• In commercial buildings, fixed glazing is often used between offices, conference rooms, and other spaces to allow visual awareness and observation between rooms.
• Fixed glazing can provide special visual effects, increase line of sight, and allow observation of activities from one room to another.
• Advancements in glass technology have improved the thermal insulation and sound transmission properties of fixed glazing.
• Glass has also become more structurally stable, allowing fixed glazing to span larger unsupported lengths and be used as structural elements in buildings.
• Fixed windows are typically made with 6mm toughened glass and may have reflective coatings to reduce heat transmission.
• The maintenance, replacement, or repair of fixed windows is usually the responsibility of the individual unit owner.