This steel and plank glass system incorporates plank glass pre-glazed into structurally engineered, inverted steel T frameworks. With the thinnest and tightest cross section of any glass panel system available, these glass panels are truly for projects seeking a maximum glass coverage or to obtain the highest illumination possible, especially in commercial applications. This glass floor system weighs approximately 24 pounds per square foot and is typically engineered to support 100 to 150 pounds per square foot live load. However, these glass panels can be engineered and customized to meet any project's requirements. As each project is unique in its design, the overall panel thickness will vary with span and load requirements.
With the evolution of structural glass and lamination processes, a whole new dimension in architectural flooring options have now become available. Our walkable plank glass is incredibly strong. Less support structure equates to more visible light transmittance and a substantially brighter look. Engineered and prefabricated to meet your project's structural loading requirements. Our products perform flawlessly inside or outdoors. This product is ideal for any application where a walking surface that transmits natural light is desired.
Steel and glass panels can be used in most types of construction, but we recommend that these panels are used in exterior applications. Prefabricated panels install quickly and easily, and are low maintenance and extremely cost effective. Structural steel framework design allows for easy replacement of a section of plank glass, should one ever become damaged or broken. These glass panels are appropriate for many applications both interior and exterior and can create breathtaking design elements whether beneath or above the glass plank. Consider this panel system for canopies, deck lights, floor, stair treads and landings, skybridges, and sidewalks. Pre-engineered and pre-glazed panels arrive to the site either in standard or custom shapes and sizes, ready to lift, set, and fasten into place.
The above photo is from a residential glass deck application featuring glass planks installed by GBA Architectural Products + Services. Image on the right shows what each plank glass panel looks like from the underside. Beneath the deck was a living area and kitchen space which became flooded with natural light after walkable glass with steel planks were installed.
GBA Architectural Products & Services is a North American supplier of world-class glass block materials for interior and exterior applications. For over 30 years, the company has collaborated with professional builders and homeowners with many unique structural glass products that render beautiful and economical functionality in a broad range of scenarios. GBA glass block, glass brick, and structural glass products have been used in office designs, exterior claddings, walkways, and stairways throughout North America to admit natural light while optimizing the use of interior space. GBA is the world standard when it comes to structural glass products that perform and last for a lifetime.
For more information about glass block architecture for offices or other applications, like cast iron vault lights, contact GBA Architectural Products & Services.
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"Work was done very professionally with outstanding quality. Your crews were very attentive to detail & made sure to protect surrounding work surfaces from damage. They communicated well with my field team to ensure we & the Owner were satisfied with the end product. Job well done." - Russell Stafford, RNGD A Palmisano Company
"We were lucky to have GBA on our project at Lutheran East High School. From the front office to the field supervision and crew were very knowledgeable with our project. Took extra care not to damage the building during demolition. The quality of materials and their labor force was top-notch." — Peter Powell, Carey Construction Group
"We are extremely pleased with the outcome of the glass block at Lutheran East High School and have received many compliments on the design. The glass block windows give the building a nice “pop” of color on the exterior each side of the gym and helped to maintain the identity of the school." - Rick Jozity, Meraki Architects, L.L.C
"I saw the final glass block wall in person and it really is a work of art. We are so grateful for your team’s hard work on this." – Crister Cantrell, Gensler
"As the Senior Project Manager for the general contracting company responsible for completing all aspects of the historical restoration, structural rehabilitation, and adaptive reuse modifications to the derelict Triboro tuberculosis hospital, one of the most difficult challenges was finding capable and qualified subcontractors for the key restoration trades that are both committed to quality construction and respectful of the historical restoration process. I am lucky enough to have worked with GBA on previous successful projects and was glad to bring them into this project. GBA provided the essential expertise and quality craftsmanship that this project needed and was a reliable partner helping us convert the Triboro Tuberculosis Hospital into the T Building Residence." – Senior Project Manager, Bill Harwood for the GC, Mega Contracting
"On behalf of me, my project manager and CGC; I would like to reach out to applaud the quality and workmanship of the crew sent out to do the glass block wall outside of the theater here in Hudson. Dan and Nate went above and beyond to keep their work area organized and clean, even protected our finish trim and VWC in the mixing area with plastic. If only more companies active on site would follow in your companies steps these buildings would be cut and dry and run very efficiently. Thank you! - Jake M. Behler, Cameron General Contractors
