What is glass mullion?

A mullion refers to the vertical piece of wood separating the panes of glass, not both the verticals and the horizontal stile pieces. Today, mullions are the vertical bars between the panes of glass in a window. As with muntins, their role is primarily decorative now.

What is Mullion in glass facade?

Mullion is a vertical support or we may call it as a column, while the transom is a horizontal support likely to a beam. The first curtain walls were made with steel mullions, and the plate glass was attached to the mullions with asbestos or fiber glass modified glazing compound.

What is a frameless glass?

Frameless glass doors are made by creating a thick glass plate, typically between 1/2″ and 3/4″ thick, depending on the size, which is usually hung into a frameless glass frame (a series of glass panels to the sides and above the doors). It is not unusual to see a large beam above the doors supporting the top pivots.

Are frameless windows more expensive?

For the most part, frameless car windows tend to be a more expensive option for a vehicle. More development cost is needed to make sure that the windows will roll up for years to come, as well as to not break, as they don’t have nearly as much structure to help them stay sturdy.

Can window mullions be removed?

Whether you want to replace a pane of glass or you want to change the look of your French doors, you can remove the mullions relatively easily, although there is a risk of breaking the glass.

What is a transom and mullion?

Transomnoun. A horizontal crossbar in a window, over a door, or between a door and a window above it. Transom is the horizontal, as mullion is the vertical, bar across an opening.

Do frameless showers leak water?

Frameless shower doors do not “leak”. Although there are very small gaps in the hinges and on the sides of the door, it is highly unlikely water will pass though these gaps unless water pressure is directly pointed at these seams.

Are frameless showers good?

While they don’t physically increase the size of your space, the lack of a frame does make it seem that way. Beautiful in their simplicity, frameless shower doors are also an excellent choice if you want to highlight a particularly unique or intricate shower tile design.

Should I frame my windows?

Usually, people frame windows during the construction of a building. But if you want to renovate the house, you will have to place a new window or one with a different size. Whatever the case, a good frame secures the window and prevents it from leaks and cold air when closed.

Are there frameless glass walls for commercial use?

NanaWall frameless glass walls offer the beauty of pure glass with single track versatility. Perfect for commercial and residential spaces that demand form and function, frameless glass walls are available in folding, center pivot, and single track sliding options with no vertical profile.

Which is the first frameless glass wall system?

WhiteOut is the first individual panel frameless opening glass wall system that provides visual privacy on demand. Using the best dynamic glass available, this all glass system offers instantaneous opaque privacy or transparent connectivity at the touch of a button.

How does the nanawall frameless glass wall system work?

NanaWall single track sliding frameless glass wall system uses an unlimited span of top-hung individual panels to maximize space and functionality with single-handed operation and the ability to navigate multiple angle changes. Enjoy creative freedom with stacking options and minimal parking bay layouts that solve design challenges.

What kind of glass is in a bank branch?

GLASSCON designed and constructed a spider glass curtain wall with 15m high STRUCTURAL GLASS FINS (structural glass), with bulletproof glass panels, for a bank branch. The glass panels are supported on the glass fins through mirror polished stainless steel fittings.