Guide giving consistent information on glazing that is used on both new and existing buildings and which requires expert guidance if satisfactory long-term safety and performance is to be ensured. Emphasises glass facades, glass roofs/canopies and glass barriers that protect a drop. Intended for clients, architects, engineers, specifiers and contractors. Comprises -- manufacture and processing, glazing infill materials and systems -- the parties involved in the whole building lifecycle -- glazing performance and associated risks -- expert glazing advice in the UK -- strength and breakage behaviour of glazing infill materials -- risk asssessments in decision making -- worked examples of glazing risk assessments -- how glazing may affect building operation -- recommendations of good glazing practice

Includes a CD-ROM which is not available for loan (L133333).