Commercial Windows Ireland
SS2 Heavy-Duty System for Offices, Factories, and Industrial Buildings
SS2 Heavy-Duty Aluminium System
BVG supplies SS2 commercial windows for offices, factories, warehouses, logistics centres, retail developments, and apartment schemes across Ireland. The SS2 is a heavy-duty aluminium window system built for the higher demands of commercial and industrial buildings, stronger frame sections, high-traffic hardware, impact-resistant glazing options, and multi-point locking as standard.
In offices, industrial units, logistics spaces, workshops, and retail environments, the window system faces different demands than in a domestic home — higher opening frequency, heavier hardware loads, greater air and water pressure exposure from exposed facades, and in some applications, a security requirement that rules out standard residential glazing.
SS2 Commercial Window Technical Specification
Frame Construction
Heavy-duty internal steel or thick-walled aluminium sections.
Safety Glazing
Toughened safety glass (EN 12150) or laminated safety glass (EN ISO 12543) available. Laminated glass holds together on breakage, required for floor-to-sill applications under BS 6262. Anti-fragmentation film available for retrofit security upgrades.
Commercial Hardware
High-cycle friction stays rated for 100,000+ open/close cycles. Commercial-grade Grade 316 stainless steel hinges for corrosion resistance. Multi-point espagnolette locking as standard. Restrictors available for controlled-ventilation applications.
Security and Certification
CE marked to EN 14351-1. Forced entry resistance: PAS 24 compliant options available. Air permeability: Class 3 or Class 4 to EN 12207. Water tightness: Class 7A or Class 8A to EN 12208 — suited to exposed commercial facades.
Thermal Performance
Thermally broken frame profiles achieve whole-window U-values from 1.4 W/m²K (standard double-glazed), meeting Part L compliance requirements for commercial buildings under TGD L (Buildings Other Than Dwellings). Triple-glazed configurations available for higher performance targets.
Opening Configurations
Available in top-hung casement (for high-level ventilation openings), side-hung casement, tilt-and-turn (inward opening, common in office refits), and fixed-pane configurations. Commercial-volume orders available for apartment and multi-unit developments.
At Bright Vista Group, we supply and install SS2 commercial windows for projects across Ireland. Supply-only and supply-and-install options available. Technical documentation, thermal calculations, and product Declarations of Performance provided for specification submissions. Commercial site surveys available Ireland-wide.
SS2 Commercial Windows: Where They Are Used
SS2 commercial windows are specified across a range of project types:
- Offices and business parks: tilt-and-turn and side-hung systems for standard commercial floor plates. Commercial-volume supply for multi-floor fit-outs.
- Industrial units and factories: heavy-duty fixed and casement windows for factory frontages, mezzanine levels, and roller-door surrounds.
- Warehouses and logistics centres: large fixed-pane sections for frontage glazing, high-level casements for natural ventilation.
- Apartment and mixed-use developments: commercial-volume supply of consistent specification across multiple units, coordinated with the main contractor.
- Retail and hospitality: display-facing fixed pane and commercial openable casements.
- Schools and public buildings: tilt-and-turn and restricted-ventilation systems for classrooms and offices, Part M compliant configurations for accessible rooms.
For projects requiring multi-floor or multi-unit volume supply, BVG provides phased delivery coordinated with the construction programme.
Commercial Security Windows: What SS2 Provides
In commercial and industrial settings, window security operates differently from residential. The threats are typically sustained tampering or opportunistic entry rather than quick forced-entry events. The SS2 addresses this through:
- Multi-point espagnolette locking: engages simultaneously at top, bottom, and centre, distributing the resistance force across the full frame height, making lever-based forced entry significantly harder than a single-point lock.
- PAS 24-compliant configurations: available for applications where enhanced security performance is required or specified.
- Laminated glass options: glass that holds together on breakage, delaying entry and reducing fragmentation risk for occupants.
- Restrictors: ventilation restrictors limit opening width to 100mm or less — preventing access while allowing airflow. Common in schools, healthcare facilities, and multi-occupancy buildings.
- Anti-fragmentation film: retrofit security film applicable to existing or new glazing where a low-cost security upgrade is required.
BVG as Your Commercial Glazing Contractor in Ireland
Bright Vista Group operates as a commercial glazing contractor across Ireland, supply, installation, and project management in one team.
For commercial and industrial projects, the contractor relationship matters differently than on a domestic job:
- Multi-floor phased delivery: windows supplied and installed floor by floor to match the construction programme
- Main contractor coordination: we work directly with the main contractor on scheduling, access, and sequencing
- Technical documentation: CE declarations, thermal calculations, and product data sheets supplied for specification compliance
- Volume pricing: commercial-volume orders handled with appropriate pricing tiers — contact BVG for project-specific quotations
- Site surveys: Ireland-wide commercial site surveys available for projects outside the Dublin area
As an SEAI-registered contractor (No. 19930), BVG can also support Part L compliance documentation for commercial building energy submissions.
Frequently asked questions
Commercial Windows Ireland
The SS2 is a heavy-duty commercial aluminium window system designed for offices, factories, warehouses, and industrial buildings. It uses heavier wall-section aluminium profiles than standard residential systems, multi-point espagnolette locking, and impact-resistant glazing options. CE marked to EN 14351-1.
Industrial glazing needs heavier frame sections to handle larger spans and wind loads on exposed facades, higher-cycle hardware rated for frequent opening and closing, and often enhanced security glazing (laminated or toughened) to reduce vulnerability at ground level or in isolated locations. The SS2’s heavy-wall profiles, 100,000+ cycle hardware, and PAS 24-compliant configurations address all three.
Yes. SS2 commercial windows are available with multi-point espagnolette locking, PAS 24-compliant configurations, laminated safety glass, and ventilation restrictors that limit opening width to 100mm. For buildings requiring certified security glazing, PAS 24 test certificates are available on request.
Both. BVG operates as a full commercial glazing contractor manufacturer: supply, installation, and project documentation in one team. We work directly with main contractors on phased delivery, scheduling, and site coordination. Supply-only is also available for projects where the main contractor or client has their own installation team.
Yes. SS2 thermally broken aluminium systems achieve whole-window U-values from 1.4 W/m²K, meeting the requirements of TGD L (Buildings Other Than Dwellings). Thermal calculations for energy modelling and BER certification submissions are available from BVG at specification stage.
Yes. BVG supplies SS2 commercial windows for volume orders across multi-unit apartment developments, multi-floor office buildings, and large industrial projects. We provide phased delivery coordinated with the construction programme and project-specific pricing for volume orders. Contact BVG with project drawings and specification requirements for a commercial quotation.