Overhead Glazing, Skylights and
Point-Supported Canopies
Glass which slopes more than 15° from the vertical is considered sloped glazing by the major model building codes. Laminated glass is the preferred product for sloped and overhead glazing, because the glass is retained in the opening, even when broken, reducing the possibility of injury from falling glass. Costly and unsightly screens are therefore not required. Laminated products are widely used in malls and in atriums in hotels and offices.