Butt-Glazed Partitions (Interior applications)

Butt-glazed partitions are commonly used in interior applications such as office environments, mall retail outlets, and decorative partitions.  “Butt-glazing” generally refers to the installation of adjacent panes of glass or acrylic without any intermediate framing.  Panes are held in place utilizing top and bottom framing components such as aluminum channels, wooden frames, hollow metal frames, or aluminum standoffs. For taller partitions, glass joints may be sealed with silicone to minimize deflection and help better insulate the room.

Glass and acrylic panes generally range in thickness from 1/4” to 3/4”.  Panes can be custom fabricated with notches, holes, and cutouts to accommodate perimeter conditions, electrical or HVAC needs, etc.  Additionally, exposed edges are generally polished and may be mitered to minimize the joint when fitting glass to a corner. 

Because of improvements in material science, low-iron clear tempered glass entrances and partitions have become so transparent that more and more owners are applying decals and decorative film so people don’t walk into the partition or door! Should you find yourself in the same boat, Eureka can provide that as well. Check out our Decorative, Safety, and Solar Control Films section.

Acoustic and fire-rated products are also available. For external applications, please refer to the structural glazing section.

If you have a question about butt-glazed applications, contact one of our glazing experts.