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Why does thermal performance matter for spandrel panels?

What is thermal bridging in a curtain wall façade? Thermal bridging (also known as cold bridging) occurs in a façade…

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30 October 2023

How can spandrel panels support building retrofit?

Why are spandrel panels so important? Spandrel panels sit in non-vision areas to help to conceal the structure and services…

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27 September 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

About spandrel panels What is a spandrel panel? Spandrel panels sit between the vision glazing areas of curtain wall facade…

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29 August 2023

What is the Building Safety Act? 

Whilst guidance on how the Act will be put into effect may take another 12-18 months to be released, there…

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27 January 2023

What fire ratings do spandrel panels need to achieve?

Understanding the risk of external fire spread It is easy to picture how a fire originating from inside a building…

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3 May 2022

Glass Spandrel Panels: Safety, Style and Simplicity

Whether refurbishing an existing structure or developing a cutting-edge, contemporary new build, the way architects incorporate glass facades into building…

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13 April 2022

Citispace, Leeds

A thriving mixed-use complex just a ten-minute walk from the centre of Leeds city centre, Citispace Leeds is home to…

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30 March 2022

Patent Pending for Speedpanel A2® Glass Insulated Spandrel Panel

Whilst the process for granting a successful patent could take 6-12 months, the protection takes effect from the filing date…

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1 March 2022

What is a Spandrel Panel?

Spandrel panels complete the outer building envelope in the gap between the vision areas of windows, ensuring aesthetic consistency from…

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27 January 2022