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Choosing the Right Type of Glass

Our webpage offers many tips and consideration for Metal Works but we would also equally knowledge in Glass. We are going to share with you on the various types of Glass that are commonly used in Residential Estates.

 

^Laminated Glass (Side View)                      ^Tempered Glass Wording / Logo

 

^Float Tinted Glass                                           ^Float Textured (Patterned) Glass

 

Type of Glass & Their Usages:-

Glass Type General Description Commonly Used in
Clear (Basic) The most basic glass type that allows maximal light and heat penetration. Small area of glass surface that has no specific glass requirement.
Tempered (Strengthened) A type of goes through thermal or chemical treatment to increase its strength. Also known as toughened glass. Residential In-House Glass Fixtures, Showerscreens
Laminated (Sound Insulation) Two-piece of glass that hold together even in the event of shatter. Held in place by an interlayer, typically of Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) Vehicle Windscreen, Shopping Mall Glass Railings
Low-E (Low-Emissivity) A type of energy-efficient glass designed to prevent heat escaping through your windows to outdoors. Recommended for windows facing north or east, where larger proportion of heat loss would be expected. Exterior Glass of Skyscrapers Commercial Buildings

 

HDB Approved Translucent Toilet Hung Window Glass

(Left – 6.38mm Laminated Translucent, Right – Frosted Wire)
<Rationale that the glass panel will be able to hold on itself without breaking into pieces, if any object falls from your top neighboring unit >

New Innovative Glass

 ^ Low-Emissivity Glass & Switchable Smart Glass 

 

^Soundproof Glazing (Triple Glazed with Air Space) Thick Double Laminated PVB Glass

 

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