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Drive on Glass Floors & Rooflights
The ultimate in structural glass floors & rooflights is our highest-specification drive-on glass system, meticulously engineered to endure the substantial weight of vehicular traffic.
Car Showroom Drive on Glass Floor Displaying Skoda Merchandise
armourglass DRIVE®, Heavy Duty Glass Floors & Rooflights
82mm THICK DRIVE ON GLASS FLOOR
Multiple applications
Our drive on glass panels can seamlessly integrate into various applications, including glass floors, rooflights, well covers, glass display boxes and much more.
Suitable for both Residential & Commercial uses.
Design Specification
Constructed with a robust stainless steel frame, elegantly concealed by a sleek black resin border, this design is engineered to withstand vehicular traffic, whilst also adding a sophisticated touch to any space.
Drive on glass floor: 82mm thick
Triple Glazed Drive on Rooflight: 126mm thick
Max size of a Single Panel : 5m x 1.5m
It looks amazing, it’s just inside our front door so every customer sees it on entering. It’s a real talking point.
Thank you for all your considerable help with this project, you have been first class and I will gladly forward your details & company on whenever I am asked.
Drive on Structural Glass Floors & Rooflights
Drive-on structural glass floors and rooflights are specialist structural elements, not standard glazing. By using multi-laminated, heat-soaked glass build-ups, tested to British Standards and Eurocodes, they deliver both strength and architectural impact.
These solutions allow cars, light trucks, and pedestrians to traverse safely above, while bringing natural light to the spaces below.
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Drive on Glass Applications
Driveway & Basement Rooflights
Allow light into habitable rooms beneath driveways or car lifts.
Commercial Showrooms
Vehicles can be featured above illuninated spaces. Our Glass Display Boxes are ideal for this application.
General Public Areas
Public access areas requiring the highest level of glass strength will benefit from armourglass DRIVE®.
Viewing Platforms & Architectural Features
Open up spaces for natural light in subterranean galleries.
Circular Drive on Structural Glass Well Cover Installation with Sandblasted Anti-slip Design
Project: Citadella, Gozo, Malta – Archaeological World Heritage Site
- Public Access Area Drive on Structural Glass Floors
Safety & Maintenance
- Laminated construction ensures that, even in the unlikely event of breakage, glass fragments remain bonded to interlayers, preventing collapse.
- Glass edges are polished and treated to reduce risk of chipping.
- Periodic inspection of perimeter seals and drainage systems is recommended to ensure long-term performance.
Drainage & Waterproofing
Drive-on rooflights are subject to external weather exposure and therefore require:
- Perimeter drainage channels or integrated upstands to prevent pooling.
- Sealed structural glazing systems with high-performance gaskets and silicones (EN 1279 compliance).
- Thermal insulation using insulated glass units (IGUs) with low-E coatings and argon-filled cavities, where daylighting and energy efficiency are critical.
Support Structures
While the glass itself provides the load-bearing surface, support is critical. Drive-on assemblies are generally set within:
- Steel frames, designed to limit deflection to L/250 or less.
- Flush detailing with surrounding paving or driveway materials to prevent trip hazards and to allow smooth vehicular movement.
Drive on Glass Floor & Rooflight Specifications
20 Year Laminate Seal Warranty
Drive on Rooflight
Standard Specification
Drive on Glass Rooflight – Glass Build-Up
| Outer | 82mm toughened laminate. |
| Cavity | 16mm Argon-filled cavity with warm edge spacer. |
| Middle | 6mm toughened laminated low-E coated glass. |
| Cavity | 16mm Argon-filled cavity with warm edge spacer. |
| Inner | 6mm toughened laminated low-E coated glass. |
| TOTAL unit thickness | 126mm |
Thermal & Structural Performance
| U-value (centre-pane) | 1.2 W/m2K (EN 673) |
| Impact resistance | Class 1(B)1 (BS EN 12600) |
| Weather tightness | BS EN 1279 (IGU performance, moisture ingress, gas retention) |
Drive on Glass Floor
Standard Specification
Drive on Glass Panel Build-Up Detail
| 4 x 19mm heat-soaked toughened glass. |
| 3 x 2mm interlayers. |
| Total thickness: 82mm |
Structural Performance
| Uniformly distributed load (UDL) | 78 kN/m2 (EN 1991-1-1) |
| Concentrated load | 39 kN/m2 per 200 × 200 mm area |
| Deflection limit | L/250 (span dependent) |
Customisable Options:
Solar Control glass
Low-iron Glass for Extra Clarity
Anti-slip Designs
Structural Drive on Glass Load Bearing Regulations
Precision-engineered structural glass elements
Designed in compliance with British Standards and Eurocodes, they offer a combination of load-bearing strength, durability, and transparency. When specified and detailed correctly, they allow vehicles to pass above while safely delivering daylight into the spaces below — a fusion of structural engineering and architectural innovation.
Load Bearing Requirements
Design loads for drive-on glass systems are calculated in accordance with relevant standards :
- Eurocode 1 (EN 1991) for imposed loads, including vehicular traffic.
- BS EN 1993 & BS EN 1994 for supporting structures (steel framing, composite action).
- BS 6262-6 and BS EN 572/12150/12543 for glazing safety and performance.
All glass units are tested to ensure they can withstand point loads, uniform distributed loads, and dynamic vehicular movement.
Some of our Most Notable Structural Glass Installations
CITADELLA, GOZO, MALTA
Drive on glass floors & Walk on glass floors. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
LIDL, DUBLIN
Drive on glass floors & Walk on glass floors. Viking Archaeological Site.
CRYSTAL WALKWAY, QATAR
180 Walk on glass floor crystal display boxes & crystal clocks.
Take a Closer Look at our Projects
From heritage landmarks to contemporary developments, explore
the bespoke structural glazing projects that showcase our
engineering expertise worldwide.
What Our Clients Say
It looks amazing, it’s just inside our front door so every customer sees it on entering. It’s a real talking point.
Thank you for all your considerable help with this project, you have been first class and I will gladly forward your details & company on whenever I am asked.
Just wanted to thank you for all your help and being part of the house build. It has been an incredible journey and made many friends along the way. The end result is “Glasshouse”, something everyone involved with should be very proud of.
I was meticulous in choosing the right product for our home and having lived in the house just over a month I’ve not been disappointed.
I would highly recommend Structural glass design. Many thanks for all your help with my walk on rooflights.
Thank you all for your efforts in getting these in – Very easy to deal with and very accommodating, hopefully work together again soon!
Thanks for the great installation, it's looking fantastic as you can see from the attached.
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At Structural Glass Design, we specialise in creating bespoke glass solutions for both residential and commercial projects. Send us your dimensions, photos or sketches, and we'll guide you through options, finishes and lead times.
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