Walkable Skylights and Glass Flooring
Glass staircases, treads, and landings are truly stunning architectural features that can create breathtaking visuals. A set of stairs made entirely of glass, for example, can make those climbing the steps appear as if they're treading on air. The huge variety of shapes and sizes, along with the range of complementary materials that can be integrated, mean that the design options for glass-stair systems are virtually limitless.
Walkable-Skylights and Glass-Flooring Systems
Glass Flooring Systems' SkyFloor® Series 1000 walkable skylights offer architects and designers an easy way to integrate walkable skylights into their plans, with features designed for a variety of application requirements. We've developed the industry's only fully thermally broken system which has been comprehensively tested to ensure compliance with the National Fenestration Rating Council's (NFRC) and Florida Product Approval's stringent requirements.
The Series 1000 also features a fully welded, seamless top cap, which creates an exceptional waterproofing barrier. This feature also enables us to provide customized flashing details for the ultimate in application flexibility.
Like all our SkyFloor® systems, the Series 1000 is available in pedestal-paver and recessed configurations, two unique perimeter-framing profiles that are ideal for enhancing rooftops, decks, and terraces.
Triple-laminated, low-emissivity insulated glass for strength, security, and maximum energy efficiency
Low-iron glass, which enhances the beauty and improves the clarity of the glass
Back-painted glass around perimeter for a clean, crisp appearance
Argon or Krypton gas-filled insulated glass for optimal thermal performance
Fully thermally broken frames (poured and debridged)
Quanex® Tri-Seal™ Super Spacer, which is one of the most thermally efficient insulated-glass (IG) warm-edge spacers on the market today
24 available anti-slip textures
Proprietary 6063-T6 aluminum construction reduces weight for faster installation
Stepped frame assembly that shifts weight away from the IG spacer
Fully independent, self-supported structural framing, engineered for 100 psf live load
Designed-in, snap-on setting blocks
ENERGY STAR® rated
Glass Flooring Systems' SkyFloor® Series 2000 ultra-high-performance walkable skylights offer architects and designers an easy way to integrate walkable skylights into their plans with footprints and features designed for a variety of application requirements. We've developed the industry's highest-performing thermally broken walk-on skylight, which has been comprehensively tested to ensure compliance with the National Fenestration Rating Council's (NFRC) stringent requirements.
Like all our SkyFloor® systems, the Series 2000 walkable skylight is available in pedestal-paver and recessed configurations, two unique perimeter-framing profiles that are ideal for enhancing rooftops, decks, and terraces. This series boasts several new features and enhancements:
Industry-leading U values of 0.32 and SHGC values of 0.27
Industry's first fully thermally broken frame utilizing Ensinger Insulbar®
Patented integrated gutter system
Patented mechanical glass-hold-down system engineered to restrict uplift pressures
Triple-laminated, low-emissivity insulated glass for strength, security, and maximum energy efficiency
AAMA 2605 high-performance painted finish
Low-iron glass, which enhances the beauty and improves the clarity of the glass
Back-painted glass around perimeter for a clean, crisp appearance
Argon or Krypton gas-filled insulated glass for optimal thermal performance
Quanex® Tri-Seal™ Super Spacer, which is one of the most thermally efficient insulated-glass (IG) warm-edge spacers on the market today
Double- and triple-insulated unit options
24 available anti-slip textures
Proprietary 6063-T6 aluminum construction reduces weight for faster installation
Stepped frame assembly that shifts weight away from the IG spacer
Fully independent, self-supported structural framing, engineered for 100 psf live load
Designed-in, snap-on setting blocks
ENERGY STAR® rated
Looking for the latest and greatest new feature for your deck project? Look no further. Our SkyFloor® Modular Deck System is here and will transform, not only your deck but the space below your deck as well. Our patented SkyFloor® Modular Deck System has been designed to be easily integrated into standard deck framing.
The system is available with two standard panel sizes, 32" x 32" and 32" x 48". Design your project using single units or group them together to produce a stunning large glass floor area.
The SkyFloor® modular glass deck system comes complete with everything you need for a simple easy installation. Included are the structural glass panel(s), frame, setting gasket, silicone, and fasteners along with easy-to-follow instructions and product drawings
To make things even easier we've had our the SkyFloor® Modular Glass Deck system certified by the ICC (International Code Council). This ICC-ES evaluation report certifies that our SkyFloor® Modular Glass Deck System meets building code requirements. This report eliminates the need for engineering of our product and assures your local building department of code compliance, eliminating any concerns your building department may have. It's that simple. Our ICC-ES evaluation report is included with your system.
Transform your Space with Glass Flooring
A glass floor is a stunning, dramatic addition to any interior space. Not only does our glass flooring offer aesthetic appeal, but it also allows for light to flow into the space below. The unique benefits of SkyFloor® glass flooring continue with its superior, rigorously tested framing system and its exceptional engineering support and design flexibility. With a beauty and simplicity that can't be matched, Glass Flooring Systems' interior SkyFloor® system is the perfect solution for any glass-flooring project.
Standard Features
- Low-iron glass is standard with all our glass-flooring products
- Proprietary 6063-T6 aluminum extrusions that produce crisp, clean profiles
- Fully independent, self-supported structural framing, engineered for commercial live loads
- Designed-in, EPDM setting gaskets that work as one with the framing members
- 24 fully tested, anti-slip textures, including our proprietary Seeded Organic® top layer
- Pre-engineered and custom sizes for ease of integration
A thoughtfully planned, well-built deck serves as an extension of your home's living space - an escape on which you can enjoy the outdoors, relax with a good book, and entertain friends. A traditional wood deck has some major drawbacks, however. It requires regular maintenance, including cleaning, sealing, and staining, and, what's more, the space beneath it becomes a dark and uninviting space. Our SkyFloor® Glass Deck System system eliminates these concerns while allowing your deck to more seamlessly integrate with the surrounding outdoors.
Standard Features
Offered as a complete package, our SkyFloor® Glass Deck System consists of innovative features and options that give it unparalleled strength and beauty:
- Proprietary 6063-T6 aluminum construction reduces weight for faster installation
- Glass panels that are permanently bonded to the frame with Dow Corning's 995 structural silicone and utilize our patented hold-down fasteners (HDFs) to restrict uplift pressures.
- Clear, low-iron glass for minimum light filtering
- Fully independent, self-supported structural framing, designed and engineered for 100 psf live load
- Designed-in, snap-on setting blocks (80-90 shore as required for structural glass flooring)
- Standard sizes available for ease of integration
- 24 fully tested, non-slip textures, included our proprietary Seeded Organic® top layer
- Custom-engineered interlayers
- Integrated railing
- Preassembled in our New Jersey manufacturing facility ensuring maximum quality control and perfected connections for ease of assembly
Glass staircases, treads, and landings are truly stunning architectural features that can create breathtaking visuals. A set of stairs made entirely of glass, for example, can make those climbing the steps appear as if they're treading on air. The huge variety of shapes and sizes, along with the range of complementary materials that can be integrated, mean that the design options for glass-stair systems are virtually limitless.
A glass bridge is a bold and powerful feature which is not only functional but also artistic. Glass Flooring Systems is the only manufacturer offering a complete turn key solution for such a feature. Contact us to discuss how Glass Flooring Systems can make this feature a reality and just how easy it can be.
Standard Features:
- Proprietary 6063-T6 aluminum construction reduces weight for faster installation
- Glass panels that are permanently bonded to the frame with Dow Corning's 995 structural silicone.
- Clear, low-iron glass is standard for minimum light filtering
- Fully independent, self-supported structural framing, designed and engineered for 100 psf. live load
- Designed-in, snap-on setting blocks (80-90 shore as required for structural glass flooring)
- Standard sizes available for ease of integration
- 24 fully tested, non-slip textures, included our proprietary Seeded Organic® top layer
- Integrated railing - optional.
- Preassembled in our New Jersey manufacturing facility ensuring maximum quality control and perfected connections for ease of assembly
At Glass Flooring Systems, we create glass that serves not just as a beautiful aesthetic component, but also as an actual structural element. When we create structural-glass beams and use them to construct entire footbridges and catwalks from pure glass, the glass fulfills requirements in both form and function. Its ability to support the structure and look beautiful while doing so defies the idea that these footbridges and other elevated walkways require heavy steel beams and hefty pieces of hardware girding them from above and below. Not only are our all-glass bridges entirely safe, they're also highly functional and incomparably beautiful.
To create a structure from glass using structural-glass beams, we partner with glass-specific engineering experts who work closely with our architects and are responsible for assessing site conditions, conceptualizing designs, and defining structural specifications. We construct each beam from layers of tempered, low-iron safety glass and utilize the latest technology in SentryGlas™ interlayers. Each beam is precisely machined, drilled, edged, and polished to create a stunning architectural showpiece with incredible structural integrity.
Standard Features:
Unrivaled Products and Unsurpassed Support
To assist you in designing a structural-glass footbridge or other elevated walkway using structural-glass beams, we work in lockstep with your architect and structural planners to bring your concepts and visions to reality. Contact an Applications Specialist to learn more or to start designing with structural glass beams.
When designing a glass staircase that features glass stair treads and landings, a key element to consider is the hardware that connects the glass to the stair stringer. At Glass Flooring Systems, we offer a variety of fixturing options that are precision-crafted down to the finest detail. Please see below to view our stair-fixturing hardware options:
Embedded (In-Glass) Fixturing
Spider Brackets
Point Fixturing
Mounting Brackets
Unrivaled Products and Unsurpassed Support
To help you design the stair system that will best meet your needs and exceed your expectations, we provide our support and expertise at every step, from design conceptualization to the final installation. Contact an Applications Specialist to learn more or to start designing a custom glass-stair system.
Glass Flooring Systems offers many options for your structural- and walkable-glass applications. Whether you are a metal fabricator looking to add glass to your design or a homeowner wanting to bring light into a darkened space, we have the glass you need. From glass for walkable skylights and flooring to glass for bridges, terraces, and stairs, we provide products of unparalleled quality, strength, and durability.
Standard Features
- 24 fully tested nonslip top layers including our proprietary Seeded Organic® top layer
- Low-iron content, which eliminates the green or blue coloring from the glass and offers outstanding clarity
- Insulated or non-insulated glass panel
- Ceramic back-painting
- Custom-engineered structural-glass interlayer options
- Embedded mechanical fixturing components within the glass
- Post-lamination polished edges
- Heat-soaking
- Tempering
- Heat-strengthening
- Engineering calculations, shop drawings, and other resources
Top Layer
The top layer of each glass panel consists of a safe, non-slip surface that can also serve as a form of artistic expression, with dozens of patterns, textures, and finishes that meet or exceed the ASTM safety standards, making your glass as safe as it is beautiful. Please visit our Anti-Slip Walkable Surfaces to learn more about your options for customizing your glass flooring surface.
Unlike traditional “Vacuum cups", Grabo is battery powered vacuum cup with patented soft double seal technology. This patented technology makes setting glass easy and safe by allowing the device to grab uneven patterned surfaces such as our Sevasa anti-slip surfaces and our proprietary Seeded Organic® texture. Make no mistake, when setting glass flooring with an anti-slip texture the Nemo Grabo is your best solution. Grabo will save you both time and money not only with your glazing projects but anywhere you need assistance handling heavy or awkward items.
Options
Whether you're installing new flooring in your home or business or drawing up plans for a new building, it's critical that you give careful consideration to the safety of your chosen flooring material. Here at Glass Flooring Systems, we use only the most trusted anti-slip glass floor top layers available, which have been meticulously crafted and rigorously tested. With the largest variety of textures in the industry, you'll find the perfect fit to meet your aesthetic and safety requirements. Below, you can learn about the anti-slip top layers we offer that are designed to ensure safety in various situations and applications.
Lamination is a critical component of walkable skylights and glass flooring. Glass Flooring Systems offers two different structural interlayer options Saflex® Structural DG and
SentryGlas®
.
Why SentryGlas®?
The SentryGlas® interlayer is five times stronger and up to 100 times stiffer than conventional laminating materials. With this kind of strength the glass can be a more active structural element in the building envelope, opening up design possibilities that didn't exist before. Besides its strength, SentryGlas® ionoplast interlayer provides superior and lasting beauty. Glass Flooring Systems recommends SentryGlas®
to help architects and builders do more with less, creating innovative new spaces, while providing greater protection for the building occupants.
Interlayer Design Options:
In addition to the structural interlayers, Glass Flooring Systems offers a number of design options for your interlayer choices. These options include digital printed interlayers, decorative meshes or colored laminations. Contact an Applications Specialist to learn more about adding a design element to your walkable skylights and glass flooring. For more information on our interlayer options check out the links below.
SentryGlas® - glasslaminatingsolutions.kuraray.com/products/sentryglasr-ionoplast-interlayer
Eastman Saflex PVB - www.saflex.com/structural
Vanceva colored interlayers - www.vanceva.com
Thanks to state-of-the-art equipment and the latest advances in machining processes, we are able to produce glass flooring that will meet your most demanding requirements.
Using industry-leading CNC technology, we are able to machine our walkable glass in a number of ways that were never before possible. The end result is a glass floor that is exquisitely beautiful and finished with the utmost attention to detail. Our machining processes include the following:
Straight and countersunk holes
Post-lamination-polished edges
Embedding fixturing hardware
Heat-soaking
Notches
Radiuses
Custom shapes
Mitered corners
Hole and Displacement Tolerances
Unrivaled Products and Unparalleled Support
To help you design the glass flooring system that will best meet your needs and exceed your expectations, we provide our support and expertise at every step, from design conceptualization to the final installation. Contact an Applications Specialist to learn more or to start designing a custom glass flooring system.