Graphics on Glass
"Or as it's otherwise known 'Manifestation'
(not the catchiest of names we agree)."
Manifestation.
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Manifestation or 'frost on glass' as it is sometimes referred to is a means of applying a design to a sheet of glass with the primary aim of stopping accidental collision. If you have glazed partitions you must by law apply markings to make sure you are compliant with current DDA regulations (which will go into more detail below).
Design
Manifestation can take the form of 2 simple rows of dots or squares but you do not have to follow the norm. Glazed elevations within an office or public space offer a great opportunity to be creative and promote your companies values or brand.
It could be a fully covered digitally printed image using a range of materials to simple minimalist DDA using your logo in repetition across the glazing.
The Legal Bit...
DDA Building Regulations
Access to and Use of Buildings (2004 edition) 2.24 Glass entrance doors and glazed screens will satisfy Requirement M1 or M2 if:
a) They are clearly defined with manifestation on the glass at two levels, 850 to 1000mm and 1400mm to 1600mm above the floor, contrasting visually with the background seen through the glass (both from inside and outside) in all lighting conditions.
b) Manifestation takes the form of a logo or sign at least 150mm high (repeated if on a glazed screen) or a decorative feature such as broken lines or continuous bands, at least 50mm high.
c) Glazed entrance doors, where adjacent to, or forming part of, a glazed screen are clearly differentiated from it by the provision of a high contrast strip at the top, and on both sides.
d) Glass entrance doors, where capable of being held open, are protected by guarding to prevent the leading edge constituting a hazard.
If you would like to discuss your manifestation requirements please do not hesitate to get in touch.
You can download the official
government guidelines here...
Specialist materials
VisionControlFilm® helps architects, planners and designers solve viewing and privacy issues without undermining the integrity of their creative vision.
As the viewing angle changes, so does the transparency of the glass – transitioning by degrees from completely clear to frosted,
or vice versa.
A simple, non-intrusive way to control visibility from inside, outside, above or below, VisionControlFilm helps optimise use of space and the value of a room with a view.
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