Glass Types
Clear glass provides the highest light transmission & the highest
heat gain of all glass. It can be used in double glazed units. Is
available in toughened & laminated form for doors & low level
glazing. It is ideal where winter heat gain is needed & high
daylight levels are required.
Grey tinted glass is the most common & our standard tinted glass. It
provides a lower light transmission, reduced summer heat gain, gives privacy
during the day, reduces glare & fading of furnishings. It is used in
the outside pane of a double glazed unit. It is available in toughened & laminated
form for doors & low level glazing. Ideal for large expanses of glass
in north & western elevations & enhances the sleek look of modern homes. It
is ideal where privacy is an issue. It should be noted though that tinted
glass is not one way glass & will give no privacy when it is night time & lights
are on inside. Other tint colours of tinted glass are available but are
more expensive, they include green, blue & bronze.
Cathedral glass is a classic patterned glass used in bathroom & ensuites. It
is available in laminated form & can also be used in doors. It can
be incorporated in double glazed units. While it is an obscure glass shapes & movement
can be seen through it.
Translucent glass is 2 panes of clear glass laminated together with a white translucent
interlayer. It gives high daylight levels with a soft pale white finish. It
is completely obscure & can not be seen through at all. Suitable for
entry doors, door sidelites, bathroom windows & any other areas that require
light but total privacy without the use of curtains or blinds. It can be
incorporated into double glazed units. A sleek & modern glass.
