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Please find listed below the complete list of available GGF technical and membership publications with quick direct links to each publication.
Some of the datasheets marked “in progress” means they are under review by the GGF Technical team, however where there is a link the current versions are still available until any changes are made.
The GGF Health and Safety publications can be found in a separate section. Please go here if you are looking for Health and Safety publications. https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/health-and-safety-publications/
New or amended publications in the last 6-12 months are marked up NEW in blue text.
1.2 Datasheet – Plastic Glazing Sheet Materials Basic Products – Feb 2000
Section 1: Glass Types, Plastics and Glazing Materials
2.1 Datasheet Building Regulations – Glazing – In Progress – no existing datasheet
2.2 Datasheet Window and Door System U-Values: Certified Data – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-2-physical-environment/2-2/
2.3 Datasheet GGF guide to WER and DSER – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-2-physical-environment/2-3/
2.9 Industry Guidance A Guide to the Design of Fire-Resistant Glazed Screens and Partitions to comply with the requirements for Impact and Crowd loadings – Jan 2001 https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-2-physical-environment/2-9/
4.1 Datasheet Basic Putty Fronting Glazing Techniques for Single Glazing – Current – Review in progress
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/4-1/
4.2 Datasheet System Design & Glazing for Insulating Glass Units – Current – Review in progress https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/4-2/
4.2.2 Industry Guidance Triple Glazing Guidance. Guidance for IGU Manufacturers, Frame Fabricators and Installers – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/window-installation/triple-glazing-guidance/
4.2.4 Datasheet Quality of Georgian Bars and Leaded lights within Insulating Glass Units – In Progress – no current datasheet
4.4 Datasheet Quality of thermally toughened soda lime silicate safety glass for building – 2017
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/4-4/
4.4.1 Datasheet Thermally treated soda lime silicate glass products – General – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/section-4-4-4-1/
4.4.2 Datasheet Thermally treated soda lime silicate glass products – Spontaneous breakage – 2018
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/section-4-4-4-2
4.4.3 Datasheet Thermally treated glass – Appearance – Interference Phenomenon – 2018
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/section-4-4-4-3/
4.4.4 Datasheet Initial Type Testing – In Progress – no existing datasheet
4.4.5 Datasheet 1279 Update – In Progress – no existing datasheet
4.5 Datasheet Glazing with plastics – 2003
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/section-4-4-5/
4.6.1 Datasheet Channel shaped glass: Generalities, definitions, terminology and properties – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-4.6.1-Final.pdf
4.6.2 Datasheet Channel shaped glass: Annealed – Wired & Unwired – June 2020 NEW https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-4.6.2-2-Final-3-1.pdf
4.6.3 Datasheet Channel shaped glass: Thermally toughened soda lime silicate channel shaped safety glass June 2020 NEW https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-4.6.3-Final-2.pdf
4.6.4 Datasheet Channel shaped glass: Coated channel shaped glass – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-4.6.4-Final.pdf
4.6.5 Datasheet Channel shaped glass: Glazing and performance of channel shaped glass – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-4.6.5-Final.pdf
4.8 Datasheet Recommendations for Fixing Mirrors – Current – Review in progress
4.8.1 Datasheet Visual Quality of Installed Mirrors – Current – Review in progress
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-4.8.1-Final-2-1.pdf
4.9 Datasheet Compatibility of Glazing Sealants and Compounds with Insulating Glass Units – Current – Review in progress
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/section-4-4-9/
4.10 Datasheet Visual Quality Standard for installed Insulating Glass units Constructed from Flat Transparent Glass – Current – Review in progress
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/4.10-Datasheet.pdf
4.11 Datasheet Laminated glass and laminated safety glass – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/section-4-4-11/
4.12.1 Datasheet Curved glass Part 1: Generalities – Terminology, Properties and basis of measurement and test – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/section-4-4-12-1/
4.12.2 Datasheet Curved Glass Part 2: Curved annealed glass – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/section-4-4-12-2/
4.12.3 Datasheet Curved Glass Part 3: Curved thermally treated glasses – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/section-4-4-12-3/
4.12.4 Datasheet Curved Glass Part 4: Curved laminated glasses – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/section-4-4-12-4/
4.12.5 Datasheet Curved Glass Part 5: Curved Insulating Glass Units – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-4-products-glazing-techniques-maintenance/section-4-4-12-5/
5.1.1 Datasheet GGF Emergency Glazing Group – Making safe procedures – 2012
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/securepdfs/2018/02/GGF_DATASHEET_5_1_1-_update-2.pdf
5.15.1 Datasheet Glass repair – Removal of surface damage from glass – 2015
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-5-special-applications/section-5-5-15-1/
5.16: GGF Datasheet: A Guide to achieving Mandatory Compliance for the manufacture of Fire-Resistant Insulating Glass Units
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-5.16.pdf
5.16.1 Datasheet Appearance and visual quality specification for fire resistant glass and insulating glass units incorporating fire resistant glass – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-5-special-applications/section-5-5-16-1/
5.18 Datasheet Window Film: Recommendations for Adhesive Backed Polymeric Film Applied to Glass – June 2020 NEW
5.18.1 Datasheet Window Film: Visual Quality for Adhesive Backed Polymeric Filmed Glass – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-5.18.1.pdf
5.18.2A Datasheet Installation Quality Standard for Applying Adhesive Backed Polymeric Film to Glass – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-5.18.2A.pdf
5.18.2B Datasheet Recommendations for Adhesive Backed Polymeric Film Applied to Glass: Installation Standard – June 2020 NEW https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-5.18.2B-1.pdf
5.18.3 Datasheet Recommendations for Adhesive Backed Polymeric Film Applied to Glass: Visual Quality – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-5.18.3.pdf
5.18.4 Datasheet Recommendations for Adhesive Backed Polymeric Film Applied to Glass: Blast Mitigation – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-5.18.4.pdf
5.18.5 Datasheet Recommendations for Adhesive Backed Polymeric Film Applied to Glass: Containment of glass in the overhead position in the event of failure: Types of Systems and Precautions in use – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-5.18.5.pdf
5.18.6 Datasheet Recommendations for Adhesive Backed Polymeric Film Applied to Glass: Containment of glass in the overhead position in the event of failure: Test Method – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-5.18.6.pdf
5.18.7 Datasheet Recommendations for Adhesive Backed Polymeric Film Applied to Glass: On-site Peel Adhesion Testing – Aged adhesive backed polymeric film applied to vertical glass – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-5.18.7.pdf
5.18.8 Datasheet Adhesive backed polymeric film guidelines for installation onto existing glazing – June 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-5-special-applications/section-5-5-18-8/
6.1 Datasheet Windows & Doors: Safety
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-6.1-V6.pdf
6.2 Datasheet Windows & Doors: Security
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-6.2-V4.pdf
6.3 Datasheet Windows & Doors: Ventilation
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-6.3-V4.pdf
6.4 Datasheet Windows and Doors: Weather Resistance
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-6.4-V5.pdf
6.5 Datasheet Windows and Doors: Sound Attenuation
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-6.5-V4.pdf
6.6 Datasheet Windows and Doors: Light Transmittance – In Progress – no current datasheet
6.7 Datasheet Guidelines for the Selection, Installation and Maintenance of Hardware for the Window and Door Industry – In Progress – no current datasheet
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-6-windows-doors/section-6-6-7/
6.8 Datasheet Guidelines for the Selection, Installation and Maintenance of Screws and Fasteners for the Window and Door Industry – In Progress – no current datasheet
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-6-windows-doors/section-6-6-8/
6.9 Datasheet Specification for the Performance of Door Assemblies – In Progress – no current datasheet
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-6-windows-doors/section-6-6-9/
6.10 Datasheet Guidance for Surveyors and Installers for the Provision of Trickle Ventilation and other forms of Ventilation for replacement Windows within England and Wales – Current – Awaiting AD F update
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-6-windows-doors/section-6-6-10/
6.11 Datasheet Guidelines for the selection, installation and maintenance of screws and fasteners for the Window and Door industries – In Progress – no current datasheet
6.16 Trade Guidance Product Substitution
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/GGF-Product-Substitution-booklet-A5-4pp-FOR-WEBSITE.pdf
7.1 Datasheet Non-Vertical Overhead Glazing. Guide to the Selection of Glass from the Point of View of Safety – Current – Awaiting BS5516 & 6262 Update
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-7-architectural-glazing-systems/section-7-7-1/
7.2 Datasheet Guidelines for the Use of Glass in Protective Barriers
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Data_Sheet_7.2_Nov_2014-1.pdf
8.1.1 Datasheet Security glazing Part 1: Definitions and description – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-8-security/section-8-8-1-1/
8.1.2 Datasheet Security glazing Part 2: Manual attack-resistant glazing – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-8-security/section-8-8-1-2/
8.1.3 Datasheet Security glazing Part 3: Bullet resistant glazing – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-8-security/section-8-8-1-3/
8.1.4 Datasheet Security glazing Part 4: Explosion Resistant Glazing – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-8-security/section-8-8-1-4/
8.1.5 Datasheet Security glazing Part 5: Framing and installation – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/glazing-manual/glazing-manual-section-8-security/section-8-8-1-5/
9.1 Datasheet Building Regulations – Windows & Doors – In Progress – no current datasheet
9.1A Datasheet – Guide to Building Regulations for Dwellings – England & Wales
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-9.1a-V2-1.pdf
9.1B Datasheet – Guide to Building Regulations for Dwellings – Scotland
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-9.1b-V2.pdf
9.1C – Guide to Building Regulations for Dwellings – NI
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/Datasheet-9.1c-V2.pdf
9.1D – Guide to Building Regulations for New and Existing Dwellings – Republic of Ireland
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/_pda/2018/01/datasheet-9.1d-V2.pdf
9.2 Datasheet Construction Products Regulation – In Progress – no current datasheet
10.1 Datasheet Glass in the Home – General – In Progress – no current datasheet
10.2 Datasheet Glass in the Home – Furniture – In Progress – no current datasheet
10.3 Datasheet Glass in the Home – Showers and Baths- In Progress – no current datasheet
10.4 Datasheet Glass in the Home – Kitchen Worktops and Splashbacks – In Progress – no current datasheet
10.5 Datasheet Glass in the Home – White/Brown Goods – In Progress – no current datasheet
10.6 Datasheet Guidelines for the Use of Glass in Floors – In Progress – no current datasheet
20.1 Industry Guidance A guide to Best Practice in the specification and use of fire-resistant glazed systems – 2018
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/fire-resistant-glazing-publications/guide-best-practice-specification-use-fire-resistant-glazed-systems/
20.2 Industry Guidance A guide to good practice. Specification and installation of conservatories within the UK
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/trade-training-guides/guide-good-practice-specification-installation-conservatories-within-united-kingdom/
20.3 Industry Guidance A guide to good practice in the specification, installation and use of replacement windows and doors within England and Wales. – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/trade-training-guides/guide-good-practice-installation-replacement-windows-doors/
20.5 Industry Guidance Safety and security glazing good practice guide – 2017
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/safety-and-security/safety-security-glazing-good-practice-guide/
21.1 GGF Standard Glass and Glazing Federation Standard for the Specification, Supply and Installation of Fire-Resistant Barriers containing Glass for Resistance against the passage of Fire and Products of Combustion
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/fire-resistant-glazing-publications/standard-specification-supply-installation-fire-resistant-barriers-containing-glass/
30.1 Consumer Guidance Low Emissivity Glass: The visual quality of Low Emissivity Glass – Current – Review in progress
http://shop.ggfmembers.com/low-emissivity-glass-and-its-visual-quality-ref-30-1/
30.4 Consumer Guidance Quality of Vision, Double Glazing: Gives details of the visual quality to expect from your double glazed units – Current – Review in progress
http://shop.ggfmembers.com/quality-of-vision-insulating-glass-units-ref-30-4/
30,5 Consumer Guidance Glass repair – Professional advice on repairing damage on glass surfaces – 2012
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/consumer-leaflets/glass-repair/
30.6 Consumer Guidance Advice to consumers regarding ventilation when replacing windows in dwellings – Awaiting AD F update
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/consumer-leaflets/ventilation-replacing-windows-dwellings/
30.7 Consumer Guidance A Guide to Trickle Ventilators – Current – Awaiting AD F update
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/consumer-leaflets/guide-trickle-ventilators/
30.11 Industry Guidance Consumer acoustics guide
http://shop.ggfmembers.com/acoustics-how-glazing-can-help-reduce-noise-entering-the-home-ref-30-11/
35.1 Consumer Guidance Conservatories Making the right Choice Offers advice and information on materials, designs and building purchase of a conservatory. – 2020 NEW
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/consumer-leaflets/consumer-guide-conservatories/
40.1 Consumer Guidance Laminated Glass. Safety and Security. Can you afford not to use it? – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/safety-and-security/laminated-glass-safety-security/
40.2 Industry Guidance Window Film; A guide to the Selection of Applied Film for Glass.- 2012
http://shop.ggfmembers.com/window-film-applications-and-solutions-ref-40-2/
40.3 Consumer Guidance The Right Glazing in the Right Place Covers the different areas of buildings and the correct glazing to use.
http://shop.ggfmembers.com/the-right-glazing-in-the-right-place-ref-40-3/
40.4 Consumer Guidance Toughened Glass. Safety and Strength. Can you afford not to use it? – 2016
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/safety-and-security/toughened-glass-safety-strength/
50.1 Consumer Guidance Condensation – Some Causes, Some Advice Explains how condensation occurs and offers some ways of reducing it – 2013
https://www.ggf.org.uk/publications/consumer-leaflets/condensation/
Why You Should Join the GGF
https://www.ggf.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Why-You-Should-Join-the-GGF.pdf
50.4 Model Terms and Conditions of Contract for non-GGF Members
http://shop.ggfmembers.com/model-terms-and-conditions-of-contract-for-non-ggf-members-ref-50-4/
50.4a GGF Guidance on the Implementation of the EU Consumer Rights Directive on 13th June 2014
http://shop.ggfmembers.com/ggf-guidance-on-the-implementation-of-the-eu-consumer-rights-directive-on-13th-june-2014-ref-50-4a/
50.5 Industry Guidance Narrow cavity Insulating glass Units – Sept 2014
http://shop.ggfmembers.com/narrow-cavity-insulating-glass-units-igus-with-reduced-spacer-bar-sightlines-ref-50-5/
100.1 GGF Standard TS007 security standard for replacement lock cylinders and protective door furniture – a guide for security and building professionals, installers and locksmith
