1)    This system is proudly South African.

Even the original frameless stacking system was developed in Europe, our European counterparts never factored in the ruthless African weather conditions, that most of the continent experiences. So we developed and manufactured the FG 01 in South Africa to ensure it could cope with our local conditions. The FG01 is the only frameless system to date that can totally keep all and any weather out.

2)    No Maintenance

There is no maintenance required with this system; on the contrary it comes with a 5 year guarantee, just for your peace of mind. And thanks to its predecessor, the FG01 system, the FG03 system has evolved into the first frameless sliding stacking system in the world with a double lip weather strip between all the panels, including the primary door and the secondary panel.

3)    Next Generation

This development is the next generation in sliding and stackable glass system that utilise individual frameless glass panels; a home improvement that provides you, your family and your colleagues with access to clear, breath-taking views and sunlight. The elegant aesthetic of this moving glass design creates a functional system that is not only easy to use, but safe and secure as well as completely weather resistant.

4)    Technical Aspects

FG System comes standard for increased stability as well as reduced deflection; both the opening and closing boxes on the opposite sides are lined with double wool pile to ensure a sealed and snug fit to the glass panels. For increased stability and structural integrity the wall thickness of our profile/frame exceeds those of any other aesthetically similar product available on the South African Market. Unlike aluminium and wooden doors which need to be compensated for on finishing of plastering and screening of floors, the FG02 and FG03 is surface mounted; this means that installation only takes place after all plastering and screening is completed.

And the theme of this year’s exhibition is Make Your Space Your Living Dream, which hangs onto the idea of ensuring that our homes are peaceful, nurturing and relaxing spaces free from the pressures of the day to day rat race and the constant buzz of our tech driven worlds, so let us help you create your perfect paradise. With over 200 exhibitors you’d think there was little more we could offer you, but we don’t stop there we’ve also included a series of talks and demos on Decor and DIY, as well as an artisanal Craft-and-Create Market with vendors selling handmade products, and live music to keep things festive. So join us at Decorex 2017 for a day filled with creativity, fun and inspiration.

It’s true that a change is as good as a holiday. Allow us to create a revitalising change to your interior decor by enhancing your surroundings with clear, frameless glass. Imagine your gorgeous living room area that would have an unobstructed view of your patio and garden. Frameless glass uses advanced technology, materials and fittings to transform your house into your dream home.

Frameless glass specialises in customised frameless stack away systems that will enhance your home’s interior without compromising on security. With no maintenance necessary, enjoy the views around your home with 8/10mm of toughened glass. Our products are manufactured to handle the harsh weather conditions experienced in Southern Africa. Create your safe haven with clear, sparkling frameless glass and enjoy the beauty of the outdoors throughout the year.

Frameless Glass have agents available in the Southern Cape, Namibia, Gauteng, KwaZulu Natal as well as in Port Elizabeth. Alternatively you can contact us via email and enable us to transform your home into a beautiful safe haven.

This is a question which sprang to mind when I first laid eyes on the Stack Away System. It’s sleek, it’s beautiful, it’s sophisticated, but what about when the heavens open and a Highveld thunderstorm rages against them? What will happen when they are constantly bombarded by high winds and torrential rain during the wet season in Cape Town?

Despite the fact that the Stack Away System was utterly exquisite and ignoring the fact that it would transform my living space drastically for the better, I had to answer these all important weather worthy questions.

Knowing that if my lounge were to be flooded after a week of constant, unrelenting rain I would probably be the equivalent of a Bengal Tiger with a bad tooth ache, I decided to delve a little deeper into the practicalities of the Stack Away System.

Being a South African and having lived in different parts of the country I am fully aware of the challenging weather conditions we face, and how different these conditions can be depending on where you are situated geographically. It’s a tough task for the South African consumer because you need to be one hundred percent certain that the systems you invest in are going to be able to get the job done.

And by that I mean keep the rain out.

What did I find? Well, a lot to be honest. As I dug deeper into the history of Frameless Glass and the origins of the Stack Away System I began to uncover some really interesting information about a system which, clearly, I knew very little about.

I discovered that there was an original frameless stacking system which was pioneered in Europe but that it was never able to adapt and deal with our volatile African weather. No surprises there. It seemed that I would have to sacrifice my view and resign quietly under a dejected, defeated and, quite frankly, sopping banner which read “too good to be true”.

Boy, was I wrong.

I found out that the Frameless Glass Stack Away System is a proudly South African product. A system that was developed specifically to deal with the South African weather, especially in coastal towns where the wind off the ocean batters the seaside residences on a regular basis.

Bamboozled by my initial stance of ignorance I continued my search. I was pleasantly surprised to find that the Stack Away System which is being installed in homes and businesses across the country, the FG03, is the only system of its kind to date which is completely and utterly weatherproof due to the weather strips between the individual panels.

Wow, I thought to myself. And then the scepticism started to set in. What’s the catch? Is there something special I need to do which will probably be as inconvenient as keeping a rare breed of tropical fish which only eats Norwegian Purple Shrimp and requires a tank clean twice a day?

Again, I was mistaken.

The Stack Away System requires no maintenance whatsoever, except for the occasional buff with some Windolene; a fact that even the most pedantic of consumers could not complain about, I thought. On top of that I then picked up that the system has a 5 year guarantee, an added bonus which put my mind and my suspicions to rest.

In summation, despite my meticulous research and incessant scouring through product features and client testimonials, I could find no reason to believe that the Stack Away System from Frameless Glass could not handle our South African weather conditions, even on the coast. On the contrary, I am certain that this innovative, trendy and breathtakingly beautiful system will transform my home, give me a variety of spatial options, amplify my view and effectively protect my home against adverse weather conditions.

Come rain or shine the Stack Away System from Frameless Glass is, in my opinion, the future of home-based design and a proudly South Africa product which should be celebrated.

Weather. We have absolutely no control over it. We stick wind socks in the sky with spinning needles and extravagant barometers. Bleeping machines and hot air balloons and satellites and the list goes on.

We have nerds with degrees licking their index finger and raising it to the wind and telling us when the next hurricane is coming from, but despite all the bells and whistles, how effective are these tactics?

The weather is unpredictable. So, if you are a business owner, let’s say a restaurateur, then you want to ensure that your business stays open come rain or shine.

If you own a restaurant, depending on where you are in the world, often you are at the whims of the weather. In Cape Town, for instance, restaurateurs may want to make the most of the sunshine in the summer months so they design their restaurants to be open and bright, trendy and stylish with big open outside areas, punctuated with umbrellas and palm trees.

Enjoying a light lunch out in the cape sun and sipping on a glass of dry white wine while you watch people stroll up and down the promenade. Sounds fantastic doesn’t it?

It’s great for summer but when the winds change and the winter rains batter the cape that’ll all change. What is the restaurateur to do when his open air area is being soaked by rain for weeks on end, when his palm trees whip patrons violently in the face and the umbrellas get torn out to sea?

The Frameless Stack Away System offers all types of business owners, from restaurateurs to car dealership owners the option of opening their business up to customers during sunny summer days and closing the doors to keep everybody warm and dry when the appalling winter weather arrives.

With this system your restaurant can be the type of versatile restaurant that serves cocktails and white wines during sunny days and battens down the hatches with a delicious carvery and deep red wines when things cloud over. It gives you options and as a business owner you need all the options you can get your hands on.

You may have concerns about safety, and rightly so. It is your business after all, so if you weren’t concerned, we’d be concerned. The Frameless Stack Away System offers powerful security, despite its stunning aesthetic appearance. The safety glass which is used to in the Stack Away System is extremely robust.

In fact, intruders would probably have an easier time getting through your back door than through the Stack Away System.

In my opinion, as a business owner, that’s the best of both worlds and peace of mind. What more could you ask for?

You should be able to change your home according to your moods, according to the weather, and you should be able to do this without costly renovations. The Frameless Glass Stacking System offer customisable options so that your home can work for you and not the other way around.

The Frameless Glass Stacking System provides unobstructed views from your home which is amazing. However, the beauty of the system lies elsewhere. The real beauty in the ingenious design of the glass stacking system is that it is customisable.

Each and every panel in the Frameless Glass stacking system can be easily stacked which gives you superior customisable ability unlike any other glass stacking system.

This enables you to decide where you want the opening to be and what size it should be. This means that you can completely change the look and feel of your glass stacking system depending on the occasion. For example, you can open the system right up if you’re having a braai with your family on a sunny summer afternoon. Alternatively, if it’s a blustery, rainy day in the middle of winter and you want to curl up by the fireplace and watch a movie, making the change is a piece of cake.

You also have the option of creating a secondary opening by sliding all of the available panels towards the initial opening you created. You also have the option of opening or closing a small gap in the glass stacking system. This will either let a light breeze in or provide additional ventilation or keep it out, creating a cosy atmosphere. It’s up to you.

This revolutionary system from Frameless Glass offers easily customisable options to suit every situation. Using the Frameless Glass Stacking System home and business owners are now able to obliterate traditional housing conventions and substitute them for fluidity and convenience. Choose for an open area to become a closed area in bad weather and vice versa.

Basically, the Frameless Glass Stacking System offers options to home and business owners. In a world where everything is constantly changing and adapting to its surroundings, why should your home be any different? Blow these traditional preconceptions out of the water and embrace a world of sleek design and convenience.

How did the 2014 Cape Homemakers Expo play out for the Frameless Glass team? It seems like the Homemakers Show at the CITCC in Cape Town surpassed the team’s greatest expectations. While the FG team always gives of their best at events such as the Homemakers Expo nobody could have predicted the unbelievable feedback which the team received from the judging panels and expo visitors alike.

To date the show has always offered a variety of industry professionals and homeowners the opportunity to experience trend setting ideas and products first hand, and this year was no exception. The Expo allowed companies to showcase their products and design ideas on a grand scale, resulting in an extravaganza of design, innovation and trending ideas and products.

This was an opportunity which the team couldn’t let go a begging.

Once again Frameless Glass came to the party as they showed visitors just how passionate they are about their products. Their enthusiasm and quality workmanship was clear and thanks to a completely dedicated performance from the team Frameless Glass was awarded a gold medal for their show stand.

Once again the FG team showed the visitors to the Expo that we are committed to developing brand awareness and to proving that they are a consistent and reliable player in the market.

The team would like to thank all existing clients for their unwavering and loyal support during the 2014 Cape Homemakers Expo at the CITCC. This year’s award is truly a testament to the fact that Frameless Glass in continually striving to provide our clients with the best possible products and services.

To all the new clients who made up their minds during the Expo the FG team would like to thank you for your belief and trust, and would like to welcome you to the Frameless Glass family!

If you still want to pop through and visit the Frameless Glass exhibition at the Homemakers Expo then catch up with us when the Expo moves east to Durban next month.

If that sounds like you then pencil this event into your calendar because it is one which any passionate homemaker cannot afford to miss!

If you haven’t managed to catch a 2014 Expo then we’d like to invite you to the Cape Homemaker’s Expo which will be taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from the 4th to the 7th of September.

Every year the latest trends in homemaking and design are showcased at Homemaker’s Expo’s around the country. The Expo offers a fantastic platform to showcase the latest trends in design, décor, lifestyle and home improvements. Whether you are an interior designer, an architect, developer or simply someone who has a passion for homemaking, you’ll find a plethora of juicy design tips and ideas at the Cape Homemaker’s Expo.

When you pop through to the Expo, ensure that you dedicate some time to pay us a visit at the FG Frameless Glass stand. We pride ourselves on our expert craftsmanship and this Expo presents us with the perfect opportunity to showcase our high quality products.

FG Frameless Glass are the pioneers of frameless glass sliding and stacking security shutters, being the first to bring this Scandinavian system to South Africa. These clear glass security systems resonate amongst our customers because they symbolise freedom, by providing staunch security and gracing homes with unobstructed views. They are modern, sleek, space defining installations which will open up your home while still providing you with the security you need.

The Expo provides us with a chance to explain our high quality products to design enthusiasts and industry professionals alike. We are shattering misconceptions that these frameless glass systems are difficult to operate and that they are not weather resistant.

Think of the Expo as a chance not only to swing by and check out our frameless glass systems but also as an opportunity to immerse yourself in all things design, décor, lifestyle and homemaking. Hang out with the “Who’s Who” of the design world and catch up with the latest trends at this exciting annual event.

We’re looking forward to welcoming you to the FG Frameless Glass stand at the Cape Homemaker’s Expo 2014. Whether you dabble in design or you’re an expert architect, there’s something for everyone at this trendsetting, informative and visual event which encompasses all things modern in the world of homemaking and design.

See you there!

Frameless Glass is an innovative company that is dedicated to bringing South African home owners an entirely new way of seeing the world around them. Frameless Glass know full well the almost incalculable value that remarkable views with zero constraints can bring to a property and have a range of cutting edge, frameless glass systems that truly transform the viewing experience of a property from average to remarkable.

There are a number of choices available to home owners, architects and builders from FG Frameless Glass including the remarkable sliding shutter system and the truly ground breaking frameless stack away systems. The sliding shutter system allows for easy stacking of shutter panels as well as an innovative remote or manual control louvre adjustment system. The shutters are available in a range of colours as well as natural finishes and provide an aesthetic appeal as well as an elegant security measure. The FG01 frameless glass system is a truly unique and proudly South African stack away frameless glass system designed to deal specifically with the complex South African weather system.

Whichever system you choose for your dream home or for your current home upgrade, Frameless Glass can provide you with the highest levels of quality and craftsmanship at an affordable price point. If you are interested in enjoying remarkable views with zero constraints visit the Frameless Glass website for a free catalogue or contact them today to see what they can do for you.