[Greenbuilding] Glass ceiling

[Clarke Olsen]

Something I learned the hard way: if you lap glass panels, water will capilery back into the joint.
Stuff will grow in that thin space, and the best way to keep it clean is not to let them touch. 
I think that the gap needs to be about 3mm (1/8"). If you want to make it tight, maybe a bead of clear silicone..
Another hard lesson, the amazing power of that caulk not to let go when you need to take something apart.
Maybe temporary window caulk would be easier to deal with.
Clarke Olsen
clarkeolsendesign.com
373 route 203
Spencertown, NY 12165 
USA
518-392-4640
colsen at taconic.net




On Nov 17, 2012, at 3:50 PM, Chris Koehn wrote:

> I am in the process us building a glass roof entry using glass similar to yours, though 34" tall. Tempered deck railing panels that were mis-ordered. Roof has a 3 in 12 pitch and 3 panes of glass are installed shingle-style over steps in wood rafters. 
> 
> Chris
> TimberGuides 
> Vancouver Island
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