Profilit

Pilkington Profilit is a translucent cast glass structural glazing system which consists of a series of self-supporting glass channels within an extruded metal perimeter frame. The system is relatively cost-effective, and well-suited for exterior and interior curved wall applications. The long, sweeping wall of Steven Holl’s Museum of Contemporary Art in Helsinki, for instance, is comprised of Pilkington Profilit. The U-shaped glass channels are formed by computer-controlled furnaces, and are inherently strong enough to be installed without additional vertical or horizontal supports. A high-quality translucent silicone sealant which matches the natural tint of the glass must be used at all joints to make the system weather-tight.

Contact: Pilkington, St Helens Merseyside, UK.