Aluminium and glass

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...

Hillaldam’s new GL2 system is a frameless glass rail system that can be used in various applications, such as in straight sliding, sliding folding and sliding stacking doors. The system is designed for ease of use and incorporates unique features which provide for its adaptability. At the same time the bolt-through fixing system ensures maximum strength and durability, no matter the applicat...