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July 28, 2016
The Benefits of Double Glazing (Infographic)
Benefits of Double Glazing – Heat loss and heat gain through windows are inevitable, but there is an effective way to keep your home warm or cool while also being energy efficient. We’re not talking about covering up your windows…
What Glass Should I Use in My Home to Reduce Fading and Damage from UV?
Have you noticed that the floor under your carpet seems a bit darker than the rest of your flooring? If you’ve tried to do some redecorating, chances are you probably did. But dirt and wear are not the only causes…
Glass makes everything look modern, stylish, and sophisticated. But like anything, it can easily collect dirt, dust and grime. To make sure it stays looking new and shiny, it does need some level of care and maintenance–a task many people…
Getting splashbacks for your home is a huge decision. It’s no secret that it can be more costly than traditional alternatives, so you could end up investing a sum of money in splashbacks. On the bright side, it can be…
Ecoshield Nanocoating – Why you should be using it on your next appropriate glass installation.
Nanotechnology deals with the study of molecular and atomic particles, a world that is measured in nanometers (billionths of a meter or 10-9) and is 1000 times smaller than the human eye can see. Nano coating technology research has come…
CIP Laminated Safety Glass is a particular type of laminated glass. Generally, laminated glass is produced via one of two methods. The first of these methods and which is in fact the more common method produces a glass known as…
Neutral cure and Sanitary silicone – Why you should use these sealants on your next glass installation.
Glass installation using neutral cure and sanitary silicone sealants. Silicone sealant is a versatile and flexible waterproof sealant with a large number of applications, especially in the glass and glazing industry. Most silicone sealants release acetic acid while curing. This…
Argon Gas – Why Do We Use It in Double Glazed Units
Argon glass has recently began to get notice as an energy efficient tool anyone can take advantage of for their home. Argon is a colorless and odorless gas. Its symbol is Ar on the periodic table. It also makes up…
Sound Proofing Your Home – Which Glass Should I Use to Decrease Noise in the Home.
Soundproofing is important in a home for a myriad of reasons. First, you want to keep the noise out! When you close your windows you expect them to soundproof your home. Is your neighbor’s kid learning the trumpet? Need glass…
Firstly, What Thing People Say About Our Pet Doors? That They’re 100% Worth It. Always happy clients tell us how their pet doors have greatly decreased their stress levels, decreased their home expenses, and—most importantly—improved the happiness of their pets…
Starfire Glass – What Is It and Why Do We Use It for Splashbacks
Starfire Glass – When remodelling a kitchen or building a kitchen from the ground up multiple decisions will need to be made every step of the way. One of those decisions will involve putting in a splashback. A splashback or…
If you have recently purchased a glass product only to have it shatter due to a thermal break this can be a frustrating thing. Although thermal breakage is not a common occurrence, it does happen on occasion. When a thermal…
What is Low E Glass? Glass is quickly becoming one of the most popular building materials used in today’s market. Although glass use as a building material for centuries glass itself has changed since the time we first started using…
If you are on the market for new windows or upgrading your old windows chances are you will hear the words “double glazing”. When a person first hears the term “double glazing” they may attempt to interpret this as something…
Want to use mirrors in small spaces? When you rent or own a small space you may be left wondering what you can do to enhance the rooms décor without creating too much clutter or crowding. With smaller rooms you…
Windows and skylights bring light and fresh air into our homes as well as offer views of the outside world. The common perception of glass as a dangerous material not unfounded. Standard annealed glass breaks relatively easily and fractures into…
A Glass Splashback in Melbourne is ideal for helping transform your kitchen and home with a great combination of both elegance and beauty. Glass splashbacks and panels are available in almost any color you could desire and are cut specifically…
