Glass Atrium Roof/Dance Floor

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Author Message Robin E. Snyder Senior Member Username: robin Post Number: 631 Registered: 08-2004 Posted on Monday, April 25, 2016 - 12:10 am:    My client wants an atrium roof that also serves as a rooftop dance floor. They are working with structural engineers and appropriate glass manufacturers. Has anyone written a performance spec for this type of item they would be willing to share? Any other things to look out for (besides the issue of people looking up to see people in skirts above) Dave Metzger Senior Member Username: davemetzger Post Number: 638 Registered: 07-2001 Posted on Monday, April 25, 2016 - 09:01 am:    Slip resistance is critical. We've used a couple of different methods--acid etching and a pebbly pattern rolled into the top surface of the glass. Glass floor manufacturers should be able to advise which is most suitable for the amount and type of traffic to which the floor will be subject. Acid etching also provides translucence, which helps with visual privacy while still transmitting light. Also, a translucent interlayer for the laminated glass assemblies could be used. Mark Gilligan SE, Senior Member Username: mark_gilligan Post Number: 784 Registered: 10-2007 Posted on Monday, April 25, 2016 - 03:34 pm:    The joints between the glass panels may cause problems for the dancers. The material in the joints will be softer than the glass. Suggest they do a mockup with glass on a solid surface and have dancers try it out. Would high heals be more of a problem if they could catch in the joints?