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Glazing Assemblies

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Definitions

Glazier Points: Small triangular piece of metal that slips into the frame groove and holds the glass in place. You’ll find these in picture frames as well.

Glazing Tape: Semi Rigid, material between the glass and the frame, typically located on the interior side of the window assembly

  • Can be a piece of tape such as VHB, but also a gasket or structural silicone.

Glazing Stops: Required for most installations and window assemblies. Removable pieces that allow the re-glazing of the assembly. This piece is snapped in to hold the glazing in place.

Structural Glazing Gasket: Piece to hold up planes of glass for railings and other conditions.

Spacer: Glass is typically set on blocks of neoprene (rubber) or other material which will prevent the glass from touching the frame and allow different coefficients of expansions.

  • Plastic spacers are also common.

Bite: Refers to the amount of contact a material has with another.

  • In glazing context, sealant bite must be sufficient depth to not pull out the glazing

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