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Glass Q & A
What is the glass part of my window called?
It goes by the name insulated glass unit. The glass part of your window is made up of two or three individual glass panes separated by an air or gas filled space. The panes are separated by a metal spacer around the perimeter. Then its sealed up tight. When your window is fogged or has condensation on the inside your seal has been broken and it time for a new unit. You do not need to replace the frame and all, unless you want full window replacements & we can help with that too.
How do I use glass to decorate?
If you want to give your home or business a unique look, decorative or architectural glass is modern as well as timeless. Kitchen counters, backsplashes, bars, stairs, shelves or glass handrails are a few ways you can bring glass elements into the design of your custom home.
What kind of glass do I need?
- The most common type of glass is Annealed. It can be cut, machined, drilled, edged and polished. Annealing is the process of slowly cooling glass to relieve internal stresses after it is formed. This glass does not qualify as " safety glass". When Annealed glass breaks it breaks into shards.
- Tempered Glass is a type of safety glass processed by a controlled thermal treatment that increases the strength of the glass multiple times. When it breaks, it crumbles into small granulate style pieces instead of possibly dangerous shards. Glass table tops, shelves and shower doors are tempered.
- Laminated Glass is shatter resistant safety glass. It has two layers held together by a type of plastic inner layer, typically Poly-Butyl. This is used in commercial settings and the automotive glass industry.
