Structural glazing is the solution. W&W Glass excels in systems! In its most basic form, structural glazing systems are forms of curtain wall systems that consist of glass that is attached or anchored back to a structure without the necessity of continually gasketed aluminum pressure plates or caps. The glass can be any thickness up to about 1-1/4 inches for energy efficiency purposes but is usually 9-12 mils thick. They are also called "deep-in-place" glazing because they are embedded within the building's structure. This embedding prevents the elements from affecting the appearance of the glass and allows the glass to retain its aesthetic appeal over time. Deep-in-place glazing requires special techniques when installing it into the structure. First, holes must be drilled into the concrete floor or steel frame at precise locations, depending on which type of system you select. Holes should be located so they do not intersect with each other or any other openings such as ductwork or plumbing lines. They should be equally spaced apart from one another and the depth of each hole should be slightly less than the diameter of the anchor sleeve that will go into it. Sleeves come in various sizes but generally range from 1-1/4 inches in diameter for use with 18-gauge wire to 2 inches for use with 16-gauge wire.