QEF Ltd
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Kilkenny, Ireland
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Lonsdale SkyGard Glazing Bars
SkyGard Glazing Bars
SkyGard is a traditional inverted ‘T’ bar design ideal for unheated spaces such as canopies, walkways, verandahs, car ports, shelters or rail platforms. Easy to install, SkyGard offers exceptional value to the building owner and fast installation times for contractors.
“ We were able to glaze over 30% more area per day at Waterloo using SkyGard than on previous contracts using our old supplier” – Mr Steve Arthurs, Project Management Contracts Ltd
Quick and easy to fit continuous pressure beads
Traditional inverted ‘T’ bar appearance
6-7mm single glazing
Economy without sacrifice to quality or performance
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Specification
See Span Table
SkyGard maximum recommend spans between top and bottom fixings based on 600mm glazing bar centres for roof and vertical glazing.
| Section | Single Glazing (mm) | Double Glazing (mm) |
| SKY50 | 2300 | - |
| SKY65 | 2750 | 1800 |
| SKY71 | 3300 | 2400 |
| SKY76 | 3950 | 3000 |
Please note the above table is for guidance only, for although the glazing bars can be used in compliance with the requirements of BS5516 SkyGard maximum recommend spans may not always comply. If in doubt please contact our Technical Department. A more detailed table is published in the LMC Design guide.
Glazing Width = Glazing Bar c/c – 16mm
SkyGard is a tried and test product installed throughout the UK and abroad. Some notable projects include Waterloo, York, Southport, Carlisle and St Pancras stations, historic buildings such as Buckingham Palace, Holyrood Palace, Cliveden and many retail stores for Tesco, Sainsbury and Marks & Spencer
