What Does Manifestation On Glass Mean In Construction?
What Does Manifestation On Glass Mean In Construction?
Manifestation on glass in construction refers to the application of a frosted film or other decorative treatment to large expanses of clear glass, such as windows, doors, and partitions.
This treatment is used to make the glass visible and prevent injury through collisions. It can also help enhance privacy and be decorative.
Building regulations require that transparent glazing with which people are likely to come into contact while moving around in or about the building must incorporate features which make it apparent.
Manifestation typically takes the form of two rows of 50-75 mm white or frosted dots, however, the regulations do not dictate the appearance of the manifestation.
The manifestation must be placed between a height of 850mm and 1000mm on a glass pane, and again between 1400mm and 1600mm.
It can also take the form of a logo or sign at least 150mm high (repeated if on a glazed screen), or a decorative feature such as broken lines or continuous bands.
The manifestation must contrast visually with the background seen through the glass in both natural and artificial light conditions.
How Do You Apply Manifestation On Glass?
Applying glass manifestations is a health and safety requirement to make sure that solid glass is visible.
Manifestations are usually made from frosted vinyl dots or squares applied onto glazing to obscure the vision and help to prevent people from walking into the glass.
The process of applying glass manifestations is an efficient and straightforward one.
To apply glass manifestations,
- First use a tape measure and pen to make temporary marks on the glass.
- Then, lay the manifestation on a clean, flat surface with the application tape facing upwards.
- Run a squeegee over the design, applying enough pressure to increase the bond between the application tape and film.
- Turn it over in a slow but steady fashion to avoid damaging the film.
- Spray both the manifestation and window with soapy water solution before applying it to your window using your marks as a guide.
- Finally, spray the manifestation with water and use a squeegee to push out any water or bubbles to the edge of the pane until all moisture has been removed.
What Is Manifestation On Glass Building Regulations?
Glass manifestation is a treatment applied to glass windows, doors, partitions, and other large expanses of clear glass in order to make the glass visible and prevent injury through accidental contact.
Manifestation typically takes the form of a logo or sign at least 150 mm high (repeated if on a glazed screen), or a decorative feature such as broken lines or continuous bands, at least 50 mm high.
Building regulations require that manifestations be placed between 850 mm and 1000 mm on a glass pane, and again between 1400 mm and 1600 mm.
Manifestations must contrast visually with the background seen through the glass from both inside and outside in all lighting conditions.
Glass manifestation is an important safety measure to ensure people do not walk into glazing or worse, through it.
It is also required by Building Regulations Part M for access to and use of buildings, as well as Part N for opaque or coloured film applied to glazed screens and glass doors.
