Premium glass solutions
Swisspacerhas launched the La Pensilina premium glass canopy which, alongside new fittings and systems for glass balustrades, will be available later this year.
La Pensilina is a cantilever, load-bearing glass canopy system, which is designed for outdoor use and can be installed above entrance doors or sliding and folding patio doors. The design is stylish and minimalist, and the lack of visible screws gives the canopy a ‘floating’ effect, the company said.
The continuous aluminium profile provides the strength to hold a distributed load of up to 350kg/m2 without breaking. No rods or glass cut-outs are required, and La Pensilina is reportedly the first canopy system without glass holes to hold an ETA (European Technical Assessment) document.
The new products are made by Logli Massimo, part of the Saint-Gobain group, following its acquisition of the Italian manufacturer in March 2018. Logli Massimo specialises in high performing systems and accessories for the fixing and assembly of glass panels.
Andreas Geith, managing director of Swisspacer, said: “Our brand of premium warm edge spacers is a UK market leader with a reputation for great looks, innovation and high performance. Logli Massimo’s range complements Swisspacer perfectly and is part of a longer-term strategy to extend our range of premium products in the UK.”
John Cooper, commercial director of Swisspacer UK and Ireland, said: “Our warm edge spacers are known for outstanding performance and aesthetic appearance and it’s a great opportunity to add to our range and offer customers a growing choice of innovative solutions for glass.”
Swisspacer UK will be at the London Build show, held at Olympia Londonon November27-28, where La Pensilina and the new balustrade system will be on display on stand C30.