Visual Privacy

Building Regulations Approved Document K (2013)

Building Approved Document K (2013) makes reference to the use of manifestation on glass entrance door and glazed screens:

• • The location of glass entrance doors should be easily distinguished, especially when they are within a glazed screen and when the door is both open and shut
  • Manifestation should be clearly contrasting with the background in all weather/lighting conditions
  • Manifestation should be located between 850mm–1000mm and 1400mm–1600mm, i.e. in 150mm high bands which could be a solid band, a decorative feature or split bands of 50mm each
  • High contrast strips at the top and on both sides of a glazed door in a glazed screen should be provided

If glass doors can remain in the open position, the leading edge should be clearly distinguished and protected by guarding (entrance doors only) to prevent it becoming a collision hazard.

Applied Film Manifestation

The most commonly specified form of manifestation is applied film due to its cost effectiveness. Manifestation graphics can be used to display your brand as well as providing visual privacy and there are endless design possibilities.

A wide range of vinyl applied films are available, so whether you’re looking for an etched effect film, a transparent colour film, an optically clear digital film or a speciality film such as bomb blast film, then get in touch to discuss your requirements.

Switchable Glass

Switchable glass can be used within our partitioning systems to instantly provide privacy at the flick of a switch. A popular choice for Board Rooms and Conference Rooms, switchable glass provides a versatile and stylish solution. When the switch is turned on, an electrical current is applied which changes the properties of the glass and instantly turns it from opaque to clear. Switchable glass can be easily incorporated into our single and double glazed systems.

Integral Blinds

An alternative to applied manifestation, integral venetian blinds can be incorporated within our 217 plus double glazed system to provide privacy in Meeting Rooms and Board Rooms. The standard slat width is 25mm and there is an extensive range of colours and finishes. Our aluminium hidden mullion, which sits discreetly within the cavity of the glazing, houses the cabling and blind control mechanism.