Pic credit: Summit Window System, on a new build site in Falmouth
Pic credit: Summit Window System, at Lifesaving Club and Cafe
Bespoke new-build projects are becoming an increasingly common sight, bringing larger openings, more ambitious glazing designs and heavier window units onto site. For installation teams, that makes access, handling and positioning a central part of delivering the finished design safely and efficiently.
Summit Window Systems is one company putting specialist glazing equipment to work on these projects. The Australian window manufacturer and installer works with architects, custom builders and homeowners to produce unique glazed features, including large picture windows, rake windows, bi-fold doors and other made-to-measure designs.
On sites where access routes are narrow or unfinished, their Winlet glazing robot gives installation teams a practical way to bring heavy glass closer to the building. Its narrow chassis and powerful electric drive help it travel through tighter access points and across the site, reducing the need to carry large panels manually from the delivery area.
Once the Winlet transports the glass to the point of installation, the Winlet can then hold the weight while the team prepares and completes the installation. This is particularly useful on bespoke builds, where large picture windows and individually designed units may need to be kept steady for longer while alignment, fixings and surrounding finishes are checked.
By supporting the glass throughout the process, the glazing robot reduces physical strain on the installation team and reduces the risk of damage to expensive, custom-made panels. It also gives the team more freedom to concentrate on the fit and finish of the window rather than managing the full weight of the unit by hand.
Summit Window Systems’ work shows how glazing robots can support ambitious residential architecture without making the installation process more difficult than it needs to be. As bespoke builds continue to place greater emphasis on natural light, uninterrupted views and statement glazing, equipment such as the Winlet gives contractors a safer and more efficient way to turn those designs into reality.
You can read more about how the Winlet glazing robot has helped Summit Window Systems here.
Pic credit: Summit Window System, at Lifesaving Club and Cafe
Pic credit: Summit Window System, on a new build site in Falmouth