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ShopFront InstallersIn-House Trade Team · Est. 1999

Frameless Glass

The premium retail aesthetic, structurally sound

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About this service

Frameless Glass — installed by specialists, not generalists

Frameless glass is the system of choice for premium retail, hospitality, showrooms, and anywhere the design intent is 'remove the barrier between street and store'. Done well it's stunning. Done badly it leaks, cracks, and self-destructs in a high wind.

The structural calc work matters more than the install — but the install matters second. We don't bid frameless work without sight of a structural engineer's report on the substrate, the head fixings, and the wind-load assumptions. That sometimes loses us jobs to cheaper bidders. We'd rather lose the job than fit something we can't stand behind.

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Systems we install

Frameless Glass — system options

Patch Fittings

Stainless steel patch plates with concealed fixings. Floor-to-ceiling glazing without intermediate frames.

Structural Silicone

Glass bonded to support structure with structural-grade silicone. Truly frameless appearance from outside.

Cassette Systems

Slim-line cassette frames hidden within the floor and head detail. Easier replacement if needed.

Spider Glazing

Stainless spider arms for atrium and full-height curtain glazing. Architectural focal points.

Technical specification

What goes into a proper install

The detail that separates a 5-year shopfront from a 25-year one.

Glass12mm or 15mm toughened. 13.5mm or 17.5mm laminated. SGP or PVB interlayers.
TreatmentsLow-iron (Optiwhite), tinted, frosted, sandblasted, ceramic-fritted, decorative.
Anti-banditP1A to P5A rated laminated glass for retail jewellery and high-risk locations.
DoorsFrameless toughened glass doors with patch-fittings, magnetic floor closers, pivot or full overhead.
SealingTwo-part structural silicone for SSG. Single-part neutral cure for weather seals.
Warranty5 years on structural silicone joints, 10 years on glass against thermal failure.
S&K
Backed by S&K Glazing

A trading division of S&K Glazing Limited (Co. No. 14088194)

ShopFront Installers is the dedicated installation arm of S&K Glazing — a long-established West Midlands shopfront, façade and fenestration specialist registered at Unit 1, Hems Crescent, Great Barr, Birmingham, England, B43 5DG. S&K Glazing Limited operates under the umbrella of S&K Group Holdings Limited, with sister brands including shop-fronts.com and store-fronts.uk. VAT-registered (GB 481 9808 49), £10m PI insured, CHAS & Constructionline Gold accredited.

Frequently asked

Frameless Glass install — FAQs

Are frameless glass shopfronts secure enough for retail?
Yes — but specification matters. We supply laminated glass to anti-bandit ratings P1A through P5A, with the appropriate rating depending on stock value and location. For jewellery and high-value retail we typically specify P4A or P5A laminated with monitored alarm pads.
Can frameless glass be used on listed buildings?
Sometimes, but conservation officer approval is essential. Frameless glass with discreet patch fittings can sit elegantly within a historic façade. We've worked on Grade II listed buildings across the UK and manage the consent application process directly.
How is frameless glass replaced if it breaks?
Cassette systems allow individual panes to be unbolted and replaced. Patch-fitted glass requires panel removal and re-bonding. Structural silicone glazing usually requires internal access. All three are recoverable — we plan for it at design stage.
What thickness of toughened glass do you use?
12mm minimum for shopfront applications, 15mm for floor-to-ceiling without intermediate support, and laminated 13.5mm or 17.5mm where security or post-breakage retention is required.
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