Manifestation Markings for Glass
Glass Manifestation is required by law, as part of the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA), in relation to glass doors, glazed screens, glass panels and windows. An application of manifestation from The Window Film Company is a cost-effective and efficient way of turning something necessary by law into something stylish and desirable....
Make your mark with manifestation
Glass manifestation markings are visual indicators on clear glass surfaces, like doors or partitions, to prevent accidental collisions. Required for safety and accessibility, they make glass more visible to everyone. Thanks to The Window Film Company, they can also take on almost any appearance, ensuring they deliver the exact look and style you desire.
Standard designs
Choose from a range of simple but stylish standard designs, such as dots, squares or bands.
Go bespoke!
Utilise your branding or custom made designs to meet manifestation requirements.
Multiple benefits
Larger manifestation markings can also deliver a stunning privacy solution.
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What are Manifestation Markings?
They are created from pieces of film, such as dots or patterns, applied to clear glass to make it more visible and prevent people from walking into it.
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Why are they required?
They are required as part of Building Regulations to ensure that large pieces of glass and glazing are easily visible.
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Where should they be placed?
Manifestations must typically be applied at two height bands: between 850mm–1000mm and 1400mm–1600mm from floor level, to align with common sight lines.
All you need to know!
The Window Film Company are experts in the supply and installation of manifestation markings. Allow us to be your guide to ensuring you meet your obligations in an easy, cost efficient and effective way.
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Glass doors
Glass doors in glass façade to have 150mm high contrast strip at door edges, and door protection if capable of being left open.
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Side screens
Manifestations include additional lower level 850 to 1000mm and higher level 1400 to 1600mm, repeated on side screens. At least 150mm high if logo / sign or if decorative feature i.e. broken lines min 50mm high.
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Visibility
Installed manifestations should visually contrast inside and out (glass and floor contrasting visually) and in all lighting conditions.
Manifestation: The details
It's important to take into account all these considerations when choosing which manifestation solution you need, as it will impact on compliance with Building Regulations. If you aren't sure, click below to get in touch or call us on 01494 794477.
Why are Manifestation Markings important?
Relating mainly to workplace health safety, the legislation is in place to, simply put, stop people from walking into your glass, by distinguishing the glass or window visually with the background. Placing markings at strategic points on the glazing makes the glass clearly visible and prevents accidents. Glass manifestation should be applied to what the building regulations refer to as critical locations, these could be floor to ceiling windows, glass entrance doors, a glass screen or a decorative glass partition.
Manifestation markings need to be between placed on the glass at two levels, 850mm and 1000mm, and between 1400mm and 1600mm above the floor. The material used on the glass must provide a contrast between the glass and the background, but maintaining the background seen through the glass.
Simple but stylish
Manifestation is traditionally created using a frosted film, delivering the appearance of an acid-etched dot, circle or logo. Designs can feature simple patterns such as dots or squares, or can also take the form of strips or bands. The Window Film Company offers a range of these standard designs, available on a fully fitted or DIY basis These can be viewed in our online store here DIY Glass Manifestation
Getting creative
Whilst manifestation is required by law, it also provides an opportunity to add an extra creative dimension to glazing. It can take the form of company logos or other bespoke patterns, with The Window Film Company able to recreate the artwork in full colour on a range of films; a manifestation solution tailored to exact specifications.
Collaborative creation
The Window Film Company's in house graphics team are able to work closely with clients to discuss the available options of needing glass defined with manifestation, using state of the art design and cutting equipment to recreate designs in perfect detail. With teams of professional installers operating throughout the country, The Window Film Company are able to guarantee not only the best possible manifestation product but the best possible installation.
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