Aluminium and glass

A sleek aluminium frame around each unit is one of the attractions of Trellidor Clear Guard, a completely ‘new look’ physical security solution designed for those looking for something other than conventional burglar guards or security gates. The frame encases a high tensile stainless steel mesh insert that assists with security as well as allowing uninterrupted views of the external envir...

McCoy’s Glass has recently launched its McLam® Energy Saving Glass™ (ESG) in the South African market. Ordinary glass is an extremely poor insulator. Glass can, however, be formulated to provide extra protection against heat gain during summer and the loss of heat during winter, while retaining high levels of transparency.  McCoy’s is proud to bring a product to the market which d...

It's easy to see why the spectacular new building at 15 Alice Lane, Sandton, was nicknamed "Dancing Towers” by the team responsible for its design and construction. Its curved silhouette, combined with the striking black and white glass of its façade, make this new Sandton landmark look like it is dancing on the skyline. It's this unique façade – a design first – that makes the team at...

Window film, as it has been applied in the past, often brings to mind dark reflective plastic film that not only looks terrible but also makes buildings uncomfortably dark. While these window films succeeded in reducing heat gain in buildings, they often meant that the lights had to be on permanently – counteracting any intended savings.in energy usage and electricity costs. Hillel Bloom, m...