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July 28, 2016
Determining your quotation
Image courtesy of Pixabay In order to obtain your quotation quickly and efficiently, there’s just a few steps of information we need to gather from you. One of our employee’s will ask you the following questions: Where are you located…
Image courtesy of Shutterstock Beyond the safety features, laminated glass is also utilized to enhance a window’s sound insulation rating and block most ultraviolet radiation. Laminated glass has a long history of applications. Despite it, many are concerned about its…
Glass flooring doubles as an in-floor aquarium. Source: Uniobio.com Bright living spaces are certainly much more inviting than sun-starved interiors. We all know that filtering light indoors is not always easy. This is primarily because of planning conditions and structural…
Frameless vs Semi-Frameless Glass Balustrades: Spigot, Channel and Post Systems Compared
Frameless, semi-frameless and framed glass balustrades compared: spigot, channel and post systems, glass thickness, upkeep and what suits a Melbourne home.
There is something primordial and soothing about crackling campfires, don’t you think? This is probably why the flickering ember that fireplaces and stoves omit immediately warms our hearts . No matter how cozy they are, stoves, heaters, and fireplaces can…
Why Do We Get the White Staining on Our Shower Glass? How Can It be Prevented?
Glass shower doors look great when they’re new and clean but over time they can accumulate stains that become hard which can, in turn, look like a white haze. When it does affect the glass, the shower’s attractiveness starts to…
Glass certainly is one of the most popular choices for building and construction materials, thanks to its virtually countless aesthetic options coupled with optimal performance. Today more than ever, builders, architects, and designers are given more choices of high-quality products…
Source: berlinerglas.com Glass is a naturally fragile material. To boost its functional properties and enhance its operational safety, it undergoes the process of tempering. Tempering or toughening is a process where the glass is heated at high temperatures to make…
Nanocoatings are profoundly the manufacturing process. For decades, professionals and manufacturers alike have sought a long-lasting shine solution that is easy. And quick to use and will repel rain, dirt, and other environmental contaminants. While nanocoatings technology has been around…
How Do I Know If My Glass is Toughened/Tempered Safety Glass?
Tempered or toughened glass could save lives. Produced using a slower cooling process, this type of safety glass is much stronger and safer as compared to standard glass. Because of its high resistance to heat and breakage, tempered glass is…
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…
