What is glass manifestation?

Glass manifestation is a term used to describe graphical images or patterns applied to the surface of glass. Glass manifestations are typically used on glass windows, doors, and partitions. Their purpose is to make the glass appear more obvious to help stop people walking into it and causing injury. 

Legal requirements in the UK

In the UK, it is a legal requirement to mark solid glass on your premises clearly. If you have full height glass in windows, doors or building partitions, it must be clearly marked as such with glass manifestation, making the presence of glass obvious. 

Although UK legislation does dictate the size and height positions of the glass manifestation, there are no requirements stipulated for the shape or design, for example a company logo could be used. This offers a rare opportunity for businesses to have some creative flexibility when following health and safety regulations and means you have an extra advertising space within your premises to utilise. 

Types of glass manifestation

One of the most cost-effective ways to install glass manifestation is by using precision cut film shapes that are applied to the glass. Being made of film means the manifestation can easily be removed and changed in the future, for example if your company branding changes.

A popular choice for glass manifestations is frosted film, to give a frosted glass look without permanently etching into the glass. This option is ideal for office buildings as it clearly highlights the presences of glass but still allows natural light to pass through, and larger applications of frosted film can be used to easily create private spaces within the office. 

Creating Glass Manifestation

It's important that you get your glass manifestations right first time, and here at Ashley Ads we are able to advise and assist you with every stage of the process, from choosing the best type of film to use, ensuring you comply with the legal requirements, creating the design and production to the installation. 

We hope this article has helped you understand what glass manifestation is, and why it’s so important. Our team of experts can help you with any questions or concerns you may have about installing glass manifestations call us on 01603 701700 or get a quote here.