republished feature: What are Glass Curtains?

Glass Curtains are panels of glass can be that placed together to form an invisible barrier against wind and water, cold temperatures and a certain noise level, yet they impose no such restrictions on natural light flow or vision.

Suitable for external use to enclose balconies or other areas that have a base and a roof to which they can be fixed, fitting the clear glass frameless panels is an ideal way to extend the essence of summer. How lovely, for example, to relax on your balcony with a book, avoiding the bitter winds of March or October.

Also referred to as frameless room dividers, these partitions are constructed of toughened clear glass with no side frames for unrivalled unobstructed views.

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Before Glass Curtains were available, it was difficult to divide an area without restricting light or vision. Fabric curtains that harboured dust and wouldn't stay still in a draught or wooden dividers that blocked light but not draughts were the compromise, neither one delivering true visibility.

Unlike bi-folding door solutions, the glass panel system is not hinged together, therefore side frames are unnecessary for single-glazed internal installations. Rather than folding and sliding to the sides of an opening, the separate panels slide and turn individually.

There are many applications for this innovative new system of clear glass panelling. The 'Curtains' are suitable for a range of domestic and commercial applications from enclosures to dividers: restaurants, cafés, hotels, offices, conference meeting rooms, golf clubs, leisure centres, shopping arcades, large halls, open plan living, summer-houses, swimming pools and wet-room partitioning.

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Popular in Mediterranean Europe for a number of years, Glass Curtain installations in the UK are rare but on the increase. Their future in the UK will be the production of thermally-compliant frameless double-glazed versions to replace traditional sliding patio doors.

Glass Curtains are available in England from SunSeeker Doors.

Glass Curtains in the UK

SunSeeker Doors, with the experience and reputation gained from manufacturing and installing bifolding-sliding door systems, has been granted sole rights to install Glass Curtains by the European manufacturer.

Glass Curtains are available as single-glazed toughened glass, suitable as external enclosures or internal room partitions.

Working on the principle of slide and turn, individual glass panels can be positioned wherever required along the span of the installation. This system allows the Glass Curtains to be fitted to curved perimeters and to accommodate architectural features, such as arches. The length of the installation is theoretically limitless, providing there is a permanent fixture for the tracks, above and below the glass panels.

The SunSeeker Doors web site features single-glazed Glass Curtains. Feel free to contact SunSeeker Doors with any questions you may have. You may use the quote request form on the web site or email or telephone direct: 01582 492 730.

Room Dividers, at home and at work

Open plan living provides the feeling of space and light ... but what about noise? The dishwasher gurgling in the kitchen, constantly interrupting after-dinner conversations; the children chattering loudly while you're on the telephone? There are times when you might wish to dull the background noise but not feel claustrophobic - and keep an eye on things in the next room.

How about a glass partition wall that divides the area yet can quickly and easily glide back to a side wall, out of the way? At SunSeeker Doors, we call this system "Glass Curtains" - frameless glass panel doors that enable one end of your open plan living area to be an oasis of calm and the other end to be noisy or cold or hot or different in some other way.

At the office, too.
Open Plan creates a light, bright, busy environment but what if you need an area sectioned off for a meeting or a client lunch? "Glass Curtains" can transform the area in less than a minute, yet with no loss of light on either side of the partition.

The same principal applies to cafeterias, restaurants and hotels. One large area can become two smaller areas. "Glass Curtains" are tried and tested in mainland Europe and are becoming more popular in commercial areas in the UK, bringing their prices down considerably. Contact SunSeeker Doors for a no-obligation quotation and advice regarding which product options are best for you;
telephone 01582 492 730.

Web Site: www.sunseekerdoors.co.uk