Twinfix - Self Supporting Glazing Bar System

Cut rafter gasket and fix to structural rafter (50mm wide) at 300mm centres. If an eaves filler is being used, cut to length to fit between the installed bars and screw fix.

Place glazing sheets onto the gaskets. Sheet sizes to be 20mm narrower than glazing bar centres and 12mm shorter than the glazing bar length. Ensure flutes of the polycarbonate are blown free of any dust or swarf and seal each end with breather tape.

Secure the glazing cap to the base using the appropriate screws (using plastic cover caps if required) 50mm from each end and 300mm max centres, ensuring screws are not over tightened.

At the start and finish of a glazing area, a side trim profile can be used, clamped into the glazing bar. If fitting to a side wall turn the profile with the leg facing upwards, this must then be sealed or dressed with a flashing.

Cut ‘U’ profiles to fit between bars, at the top and bottom, and push into place. A bead of polycarbonate compatible silicone can be applied to the upper side of the sheet where it meets the U-profile. Once in place repeat 1 to 5 for other glazing bars.

Push fit the plastic end plate in place ensuring it is fully clipped into the correct position to complete the system.

500-501 Pre-pack (P501) includes

1 x 500 Aluminium capping bar
2 x 226G Gasket (inserted)
1 x 501 Rafter gasket
1 x 500EP Push-fit plastic end plate

Structure

50mm wide rafter gasket to be supported by a suitable sub-structure.

Maximum glazing centres

10mm Multiwall polycarbonate - 700mm
16mm Multiwall polycarbonate - 1000mm
25mm Multiwall polycarbonate - 1250mm

Glazing with polycarbonate

The system is suitable for glazing with polycarbonate up to 25mm.

Glazing with glass

The system is suitable for glazing with glass up to 24mm, but will not support glass without additional structure. When used with glass, mechanically fixed end plates are recommended in place of the face fixed end plate.

Cut rafter gasket and fix to structural rafter (60mm wide) at 300mm centres. If an eaves filler is being used, cut to length to fit between the installed bars and screw fix.

Place glazing sheets onto the gaskets. Sheet sizes to be 20mm narrower than glazing bar centres and 12mm shorter than the glazing bar length. Ensure flutes of the polycarbonate are blown free of any dust or swarf and seal each end with breather tape.

Secure the glazing cap to the base using the appropriate screws (using plastic cover caps if required) 50mm from each end and 300mm max centres, ensuring screws are not over tightened.

At the start and finish of a glazing area, a side trim profile can be used, clamped into the glazing bar. If fitting to a side wall turn the profile with the leg facing upwards, this must then be sealed or dressed with a flashing..

Cut ‘U’ profiles to fit between bars, at the top and bottom, and push into place. A bead of polycarbonate compatible silicone can be applied to the upper side of the sheet where it meets the U-profile. Once in place repeat 1 to 5 for other glazing bars.

Screw fix the plastic end plate in place ensuring it is fully clipped into the correct position to complete the system.

Cut aluminium base bar to required length and fix to structural rafter (45mm wide) 100mm from each end at 400mm max centres. Slide foot of end plate into place and fix. Fit loose gasket to base bar. If an eaves filler is being used, cut to length to fit between the installed bars and screw fix.

Place glazing sheets onto the base bar. Sheet sizes to be 20mm narrower than glazing bar centres and 12mm shorter than the glazing bar length. Ensure flutes of the polycarbonate are blown free of any dust or swarf and seal each end with breather tape.

Press the plastic capping bar into the aluminium base bar securing the glazing in place. Repeat this process for the remaining panels.

At the start and finish of a glazing area, an F profile is to be used. If fitting to a side wall turn the profile with the leg facing upwards, this must then be sealed or dressed with a flashing.

Cut the plastic U-profiles to fit between the end caps and push fit in place. A bead of polycarbonate compatible silicone can be applied to the upper side of the sheet where it meets the U-profile.

Slide down the plastic end plate onto the base bracket covering the glazing capping bar.

P700 Pre-pack includes

1 x 700 Aluminium base bar
1 x 700 PVCu snap-fit capping bar
2 x 700G Gasket
1 x Two part PVCu push fit end plate

Structure

45mm wide aluminium base bar to be supported by a suitable sub-structure.

Maximum glazing centres

10mm Multiwall polycarbonate - 700mm
16mm Multiwall polycarbonate - 1000mm
25mm Multiwall polycarbonate - 1250mm

Glazing with polycarbonate

The system is suitable for glazing with polycarbonate up to 25mm.

Glazing with glass

The system is not suitable for use with glass.

Cut aluminium bars to required lengths. Install with suitable screws to the eaves beam, wall plate/ridge beam and any intermediate purlins. If an eaves filler is being used, cut to length to fit between the installed bars and screw fix.

Place glazing sheets onto the bars. Sheet sizes to be 20mm narrower than glazing bar centres and 12mm shorter than the glazing bar length. Ensure flutes of the polycarbonate are blown free of any dust or swarf and seal each end with breather tape.

Secure the glazing cap to the base using the appropriate screws 50mm from each end and 300mm max centres, ensuring screws are not over tightened.

At the start and finish of a glazing area, a side trim profile can be used, clamped into the glazing bar. If fitting to a side wall turn the profile with the leg facing upwards, this must then be sealed or dressed with a flashing.

Cut ‘U’ profiles to fit between bars, at the top and bottom, and push into place. A bead of polycarbonate compatible silicone can be applied to the upper side of the sheet where it meets the U-profile. Once in place repeat 1 to 5 for other glazing bars.

Screw fix the plastic end cap in place ensuring it is fully placed into the correct position to complete the system.

280-283 Pre-pack (P280) includes

1 x 280 Aluminium capping bar
1 x 283 Aluminium base bar
4 x 280G Gasket (inserted)
1 x 280EP Screw-fix plastic end plate

Maximum span (based on a maximum loading of 0.6 kN)

3.2m with multiwall polycarbonate
2.2m with 6.8mm laminated glass units.

Maximum glazing centres

10mm Multiwall polycarbonate - 700mm
16mm Multiwall polycarbonate - 1000mm
25mm Multiwall polycarbonate - 1250mm
Glass - 600mm

Glazing with polycarbonate

The system is suitable for glazing with polycarbonate up to 25mm.

Glazing with glass

The system is suitable for glazing with glass up to 24mm but may not support glass without additional structure. When used with glass, mechanically fixed end plates are recommended in place of the face fixed end plate.

Cut aluminium bars and PVCu underclad to required lengths. Install with suitable screws to the eaves beam, wall plate/ridge beam and any intermediate purlins. If an eaves filler is being used, cut to length to fit between the installed bars and screw fix.

Place glazing sheets onto the bars. Sheet sizes to be 20mm narrower than glazing bar centres and 12mm shorter than the glazing bar length. Ensure flutes of the polycarbonate are blown free of any dust or swarf and seal each end with breather tape.

At the start and finish of a glazing area, a side trim bar is used, Screw fix the side trim bar to the side of the structure and slide the sheet into the side trim. If fitting to a side wall use an F-Profile with the leg facing upwards, this must then be sealed or dressed with a flashing.

Press the plastic capping bar into the aluminium base bar securing the glazing in place. Repeat this process for the remaining panels.

Cut ‘U’ profiles to fit between bars, at the top and bottom, and push into place. A bead of polycarbonate compatible silicone can be applied to the upper side of the sheet where it meets the U-profile. Once in place repeat 1 to 5 for other glazing bars.

Screw fix the plastic end cap in place ensuring it is fully clipped into the correct position to complete the system.

P600 Pre-pack includes

1 x 600 Snap-fit PVCu capping bar
1 x 600 Aluminium base bar
2 x 280G Gasket (inserted)
1 x 284 PVCu Underclad
1 x 600EPW Screw-fix plastic end plate

Maximum span (based on a maximum loading of 0.6 kN)

3m with multiwall polycarbonate.

Maximum glazing centres

16mm Multiwall polycarbonate - 1000mm
25mm Multiwall polycarbonate - 1250mm

Glazing with polycarbonate

The system is suitable for glazing with 16mm & 25mm multiwall polycarbonate.

Glazing with glass

This system is not suitable for use with glass.

290 Aluminium Wall Plate

Wall plate to support glazing bars between 5˚ & 25˚ pitches. 290EP end plates to be used at each open end.
Lengths: 4m, 6m
Colours: Mill Finish, White, Brown

292 Aluminium Wall Plate

Adjustable wall plate to support glazing bars between 5Ëš & 25Ëš pitches. Includes 292A channel and 292B wall bracket.
Lengths: 4m, 6m
Colours: Mill Finish, White, Brown

291 Aluminium Eaves Beam

Eaves beam to support glazing bars between 5˚ & 25˚ pitches, 291EP end plates to be used at each open end.
Lengths: 4m, 6m
Colours: Mill Finish, White, Brown

293 Aluminium Eaves Beam

Eaves beam to support glazing bars between 5Ëš & 25Ëš pitches, 293EP end plates to be used at each open end.
Lengths: 4m, 6m
Colours: Mill Finish, White, Brown

U Profile

For closing off open edge of polycarbonate glazing. U profile end closure is cut to length and fitted over the taped ends of the polycarbonate both on the top and bottom. Can also be used on the facing edge of a double glazed glass unit.

Side Trim

At the start and finish of a glazing area, a side trim profile can be used, clamped into the glazing bar. If fitting to a side wall turn the profile with the leg facing upwards, this must then be sealed or dressed with a flashing.

F Profiles

For use at the start and finish of a glazing area an F profile can be used in place of a glazing bar but must be fixed to suitable structure. If fitting to a wall turn the leg facing upwards, this must then be sealed or dressed with a flashing.

222M7-10 Angled F Profile

For use with 10mm glazing only, used to fix glazing at ridge at a 10 degree pitch.
Lengths: 7m
Colours: Mill Finish/p>

P722 / 723 / 725 PVCu F Profile

PVCu alternative to aluminium F profiles. Aesthetic only, does not provide structural strength.
Sizes: 10mm, 16mm, 25mm
Lengths: 3m, 4m
Colours: White, Brown

P752 / 753 / 755 PVCu U Profile

PVCu alternative to aluminium U profiles.
Sizes: 10mm, 16mm, 25mm
Lengths: 2.1m
Colours: White, Brown

RG-MEP Mechanical End Plate

For use in rafter glazing applications. When glazing with glass always use a mechanical end plate.
Sizes: 50mm (l) x 70mm (w) x 70mm (h)
Colours: Mill Finish, White, Brown

SG-MEP70/95 Mechanical End Plate

For structural applications. When glazing with glass use SG-MEP70 or SG-MEP95 to suit glass thickness.
Sizes: 50mm (l) x 70mm (w) x 70/95mm
Colours: Mill Finish, White, Brown

Nylon Fixing Buttons

Used on timber structures where the polycarbonate is supplied wider than our recommendations. The polycarbonate needs to be drilled, the button offered to the hole and screwed through the button into the timber. The buttons should be placed every 300mm.

Screw Cover Caps

100 No. plastic cover caps for fixings in top of capping bars.
Colours: White, Brown, Grey