Crown Glass Crown glass was a type of window glass that was popular in the 1800s. Glass was blown into a “crown,” or hollow globe, during this process. This was then transferred from the blowpipe to a punty and flattened by reheating and centrifugally spinning out the bowl-shaped piece of glass into a flat disc …
Safety Glass Safety glass refers to glass that has been specifically designed to be less likely to break and less likely to inflict injury when it does break. It also includes glass designed for strength or fire resistance. Use of Safety Glass in Australia AS1288 & AS2008 building codes, which were implemented in 2006, makes …
Low Iron Glass Low Iron Glass vs Standard Glass Low Iron Glass Low-iron glass is a type of high-clarity glass that can be used anywhere ordinary float glass is used. What is low iron glass? Float glass manufacturers produce low-iron glass, also known as extra-clear glass or optically clear glass, by reducing the amount of …
Frosted Glass Most living and working spaces will have windows to let in the natural light and for purposes of creating ventilation. While this does serve its purpose, often it leads to loss of privacy. To take care of this problem, people use curtains, blinds and shades, adding to the expense and maintenance costs. Technology …
Smart Glass Switchable Glass / Smart Glass Installation Sydney 1300 356 649 – Rapid Emergency Glass ReplacementWatch this video on YouTube Switchable glass or better known as smart glass is a type of glass which can control the light passing through it. The glass can be made transparent, translucent, or opaque. It is also known …
Plate Glass Plate glass is widely known as the very first type of “truly flat” glass to be invented. This technology was used to make large sheets of glass for storefronts and shop windows, as well as mirrors until the float glass method was discovered in the 1950’s. History of Plate Glass Plate glass was …
Toughened Glass Tempered or toughened glass differs from ordinary glass in that when it breaks, it breaks into small and even pieces, greatly reducing the chance of being cut by the broken glass. This is one of the main reasons tempered glass is considered a type of safety glass, and it is widely used as …
Laminated Glass People use glass for a variety of reasons. They will want to make sure that they are getting the right glass for what they are planning to use it for. Some people like to use laminated glass for their projects. They find that it serves the purpose and also looks fantastic and that …
Float Glass Glass renders a sleek and sophisticated charm to your residential or commercial space. Glass is highly functional and helps fulfill a wide variety of requirements of modern society. Modern glass fittings come with numerous benefits to both commercial and residential spaces. They are durable, energy-efficient, safe, and help improve the insulation of the …
Beveled Glass Beveled glass is usually made by cutting a thick piece of glass on an angle which creates creating an angled surface cut and creative a “bevel”. The bevels act as prisms in sunlight creating an interesting colour diffraction which both highlights the glass work and provides a spectrum of colours similar to the …