crystal bricks

The beauty of crystal bricks, never out of date!

Crystal bricks features:

Advantages of crystal bricks:

High light transmittance and selective perspective

Ordinary crystal brick products look like glass on the surface. Outdoor light shines into the room through the product, which will be very soft and not dazzling through the slight blocking and refraction of the glass.

At the same time, it can make their products transparent and opaque through the production process and have good concealment. They are combined with practicality.

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△Crystal brick application display

b、Energy saving and environmental protection, dustproof, moisture-proof, and dew-proof

Crystal brick belongs to the soda lime silicate glass system, a transparent material made of quartz sand, soda ash, limestone, and other silicate inorganic mineral raw materials melted at high temperatures.

In other words, the product is environmentally friendly and superior to ordinary double-layer glass in dustproof, moisture-proof, etc. Even if the outdoor temperature is -2 °C, there will be no fogging.

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△Crystal brick application display

c、Sound insulation, heat insulation, fire protection

After the deep processing of crystal bricks, the effect of sound insulation is not weaker than that of ordinary wall bricks, and the glass also has good fire resistance.

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△Crystal brick application display

Two 、Types and Specifications

There are two types of crystal bricks in the market: solid and hollow.

a、solid crystal brick

It consists of two glass bodies with a circular depression in the middle. At present, the domestic manufacturers of such products are relatively small.

This type of product itself will be relatively heavy, mainly used for interior decoration walls, and the amount is small.

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△solid crystal brick

b、hollow crystal brick

It is formed by dissolving two semi-bricks at high temperatures and can be designed according to the crystal brick’s size, pattern, and color.

Such products can design straight walls, curved walls, and discontinuous glass walls in the home.

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△hollow crystal brick

The conventional specifications of crystal bricks are mainly divided into four categories: traditional bricks, small bricks, thick bricks, and unique specifications.

Regular brick: 190*190*80mm

Small brick: 145*145*80mm

Thick brick: 190*190*95mm, 145*145*95mm

Particular specifications: 240*240*80mm, 190*90*80mm

The next articles about the application case of crystal bricks, will share on September 30

 

 

 

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crystal bricks

The beauty of crystal bricks, never out of date!

Designers have favored the material of crystal brick in recent years, but I believe that for many designers, this material is not even used much.

Today, I will take you to know about this high-value material.

Expand from these aspects:

  1. What is a crystal brick? The history of crystal brick development?
  2. Characteristics of crystal bricks
  3. Application cases of beautiful crystal bricks

What is a crystal brick? The history of crystal brick development?

Crystal brick is a kind of glass brick, which is pressed into a mold at a high temperature. Solid glass brick is also called crystal glass brick.

The surface of the crystal brick is smooth and translucent like crystal, and the texture is hard and wear-resistant like crystal, hence the name crystal brick!

The history of crystal bricks can be traced back to the late 1880s when Swedish architect Gustave Falconnier made glass into such shapes and spliced them together ▼

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Gustave Falconnier designed 3 different types of hand-blown glass tiles, the first glass tiles in the world ▼

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Later in the 1930s, as machines became more developed, further development created more advanced types of glass bricks. Glass brick is adaptable, modular, and stable, making it a great material.

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Modernist architect Pierre Chareau’s “House of Glass” in Paris in 1932 is a very good design, marking the official entry of industrial glass bricks into architectural design▼

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In the late 1990s, the luxury brand Hermès invited Renzo Piano to design the Ginza headquarters in Tokyo, using 13,000 custom square glass bricks to form the building surface. ▼

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The above is the development history of crystal glass bricks. At present, crystal bricks, a delicate material, is really practical and beautiful in design.

We have understood the development history of crystal glass bricks. Let’s take a look at the characteristics of crystal bricks.

About the following content, we will share it on September 15th CN.

  1. Characteristics of crystal bricks
  2. Application cases of beautiful crystal bricks
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jumbo size pool glass

Want to broaden your horizons? The jumbo size glass are like works of art, full of visual experience!

Did you find it? The jumbo size glass from the past to the present, the world in our eyes is getting bigger and bigger!

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  • In the field of mobile phones: from small screens to large screens, to full screens。 Without leaving home, we can also see the world through mobile phones, and the field of vision has become splendid.
  • In the field of automobiles: the glimmer of the roof is no longer satisfied, the panoramic sunroof allows people to have a larger field of vision, and the blue sky and white clouds become within reach.
  • In the field of home furnishing: doors and windows were originally just the nose and eyes on the wall, only for simple ventilation and lighting. But now, people want to get more sunshine and air and a wider field of vision.
tiffany big size glass

At the moment of yearning for a large space, jumbo-size glass is used as the “big eye” of various buildings. The glass on the entire wall maximizes the lighting, enhances the “transparency” and “brightness” of the interior, and the space lighting is invincible!

jumbo size pool glass

The all-glass structure extending from the bottom to the top increases the “window-to-wall ratio,” extending the space vision infinitely, presenting an IMAX screen-level visual effect, and turning the entire space into an invincible viewing platform with a large field of view! Use the widest perspective to connect with the outside world. Make the whole interior very transparent and domineeringly bring all the scenery into the room, and the visual experience is amazing!

jumbo size pool glass

The jumbo-size glass introduces the outdoor scenery into the interior, and the window scenery of each glass wall is an art painting, which “frames” the good scenery into the indoor space! Straight jumbo-size glass is commonly used. The combination of a whole large glass and a small openable fan can not only achieve ventilation but also meet the optimization of vision and lighting.

jumbo size pool glass

The curved jumbo-size glass design not only takes into account the performance but also increases the decoration and appearance, which visually makes the space larger and more spacious. The arch lines make the overall style of the building soft and smooth, with a unique charm!

big size straight glass

Outdoor Curved:

R2200 H6000, AL2400mm, thick: 8-10mm

R3200 H9000, AL3000mm, thick: 8-19mm

Indoor Curved:

R500H2200, AL1200mm, thick: 6-12mm

R1300H3300, AL1800mm, thick: 6-12mm

R1500H3300, AL2200mm, thick: 15mm

R2200H3300, AL2200mm, thick: 19mm

Straight Glass:

W3660*H18000mm, thick: 8-25mm

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Production method of hot curved glass

Glass is an ancient building material that has been around since ancient Egypt. With the common development of human society, the glass industry has created various kinds of glass with unique functions, making the glass family continue to thrive, such as bulletproof glass, photoelectric glass, vacuum glass, etc., all of which play an irreplaceable role in their respective fields, hot curved glass is also one of them.

Hot curved glass is heated and softened by float glass, then formed in a mold, and finally made by annealing. It has a beautiful style and smooth lines. It breaks the singleness of flat glass and is more flexible and diverse in use. It is suitable for fish tanks. Dining table. Balcony. Mobile phone counter, cosmetic counter, Hot curved TV cabinet, door, window, ceiling, curtain wall and other special requirements of different shapes. Can produce hollow, interlayer and other composite hot curved glass products, according to customer requirements Tailor made.

 

The hot curved glass is usually carried out in a hot curved furnace. First, cut the glass to the required size, then preheat, and heat the glass to near the softening temperature, and then the hot curved can be implemented. There are usually three methods for the hot curved: Compression bending method, gravity settling method and flexible bending method.

  • Compression curved method

The male and female molds are made of steel according to the desired shape of the curved glass, and the outer surfaces are wrapped with glass cloth. The male and female molds are then pressed to press the thermoplastic glass. The glass is pressed and shaped according to the shape of the mold.

  • Gravity Settlement method

Also known as the groove sinking method. In the heating furnace, the thermoplastic glass is bent under its own weight and falls on a mold of a certain shape. The equipment used in this method is simple, and the surrounding mold is used to bend the glass plate. The middle part of the glass will not be at all. There are mold marks, and its optical quality is often better than that of hard-faced pressed curved products.

The self-weight method can be used to produce curved glass with deep curvature around the edges and curved glass pairs for interlayer use. When the self-weight method is used, the glass may be deformed during the local heating process. Therefore, attention must be paid to make the heating amount of each part reach a good transition. state, strict requirements on the temperature curved and time during heating and curved.

  • Flexible curved method

According to the curved surface required by the curved glass, the flexible roller is used to bend it into the required shape. In this hot curved equipment, the outer surface of the shaft center round steel is covered with a hose made of stainless steel. Install it at certain distances in the hose. A graphite wheel to support the outer hose. The rotation of the hose forms a flexible roller that makes the glass curved.

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-Glass-Railing-

Why choose railing glass？

Railing glass is a very important consideration when building a home. When it comes to installing outdoor or indoor railings, there are a lot of options on the market.

Any material for the railing can be selected by considering their needs and preferences. However, of all the options available on the market, glass railings are the most versatile material. The glass goes well with the surrounding decoration and gives a very elegant impression.

Glass railings offer some unique advantages that make them number one and can serve everyone’s purpose, whether it’s adding beauty to a home or reducing maintenance costs.

 

railing glass Interior design

Advantages of glass railings

Before planning to choose any material for handrails, you should take a look at the benefits of installing glass railings in residential and commercial areas.

Clear view: The clear glass railing provides a clear view of the surroundings, allowing you to enjoy being outdoors.

Unlimited sense of space: The railings made of glass give more sense of space and freshness. Desirable for small homes, tall glass railings make the home appear.

railing glass interior design

 

Safety: Railing glass is safety glass because no one will be injured if the glass breaks into pieces of tempered glass.

Customization: You can customize glass colors such as brown, gray, red, black, bronze, etc. to give a sense of space and openness, but still guarantee your privacy. Colors are also chosen so that the railing matches the rest of the household equipment in the room.

Creative Design: The glass railing is also convenient for users to customize its design and shape at a reasonable cost, and people can freely choose clear glass or frosted glass railings according to their understanding of beauty.

Low maintenance cost: The maintenance process of tempered glass is simple and cheap. In addition to daily glass cleaning, dirt and stains can be easily removed with just soapy water.

Child Safety: Wooden and iron railings will have some sharp corners that may injure children. In glass balustrades, however, the glass is installed as a continuous sheet, preventing children from getting stuck in stairs and handrails.

Durability: A super durable railing can be achieved with tempered glass, resistant to corrosion, shattering, and cracking. It’s a perfect option for families with kids and pets.

Privacy: For more privacy, one can utilize opaque glass such as sandblasted and frosted glass, which can also work well for home improvement upgrades.

railing glass Interior design

Conclusion: Glass railings are the most attractive option among customers and the most in-demand option because not only does this provide the home with refined elegance, but it is also low maintenance

If you have any ideas, please feel free to contact us anytime.
+86 0755 86152161 inquiry@hongjiaglass.com

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Gradient glass with different processes

The Acid Etch Gradient Glass process represents a novel innovation building upon the conventional frosting technique for flat glass. This method produces a captivating visual effect on the same glass, transitioning gradually from hazy to clear, featuring diverse gradient forms. The gradients typically initiate at 0% opacity, progress through 30% and 60%, and culminate at 80%, with the option for additional variations such as deepening transparent colors, ranging from 100% to 20% transparency, and more.

Print Gradient Glass, on the other hand, involves the direct printing of gradient-colored patterns or solid colors onto glass using a digital printer. The process eliminates the need for plate making, printing, and complex color registration, making it a convenient and straightforward operation that aligns seamlessly with industry standards. Digitally printed glass finds versatile applications in both interior and exterior decorations, serving as an ideal choice for partitions, railings, and various other uses.

This method offers several advantages:

Ease of Implementation and Accuracy: It allows for the precise printing of intricate patterns, designs, and lifelike images and graphics, without constraints on colors.

Durability: The ink integrates into the glass, ensuring resistance to scratches and acids, thus enhancing the overall longevity of the printed designs.

A New Medium of Artistic Expression: The technique permits the combination of transparency, gradients, and colors in limitless configurations, enabling a fresh avenue for artistic exploration and expression.

Given these attributes, the Acid Etch Glass Gradient process and the Printing Glass technology open up a realm of creative possibilities, making them highly sought-after for various decorative and functional applications.

Print Gradient Glass
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Patterned glass partition design

Patterned glass has always been used in partition design, especially MORU glass. In fact, there are many types of patterned glass, and the partition effect is also perfect.

Features

1 Rich and colorful pattern designs provide unique decorative results: obscure and quiet, sparkling and lively, or serious and elegant, or bold and generous…

2 Tangible stereoscopic patterns will never fade.

3 Figured glass can be cut, ground, drilled, tempered, laminated and printed, etc.

 MORU GLASS

The vertical long stripes are very textured and high, suitable for various decoration styles. It has the same effect of adjusting light and shadow as the blinds, especially suitable for installation near windows or other light sources, with a hazy feeling. Suitable for bathroom doors, semi-permeable partitions, cabinet doors, etc. The vertical long stripes reveal a sense of luxury, suitable for various home styles,

Patterned glass partition design

 

AQUALITE GLASS

AQUALITE GLASS will be more freehand than MORU glass. Through the light transmission of the water ripples, a hazy picture like an oil painting is created, which is suitable for small areas. In addition to being used on doors and cabinets, it can also have unexpected effects on windows, like rain falling on the glass.

It’s like a water pattern that flows freely without any rules. Because the pattern is so water-like, when you use corrugated glass for your windows, you’ll magically find that it’s raining outside.

HITCHCROSS GLASS

Compared with the previous two, HITCHCROSS glass has a better occlusion effect. This pattern is more regular, giving people a sense of pixels. It is very suitable for blocking sundries, which can not only create a sense of transparency but also make the items appear orderly. Especially suitable for use as cabinet doors or partitions.

The square grid is like a row of chocolate bars. It seems to be well-organized, but it is actually a very interesting home element. The vision seen through the grid is like a mosaic, and the pixels are magnified thousands of times, making People can’t see what’s hidden behind it

Figured glass

Other frequently asked questions about patterned glass

  1. Is it easy to clean?

Easy, the embossed pattern is actually very shallow, just wipe it with detergent

  1. Does glass break easily?Not easy to break, because it is pressed, the strength is stronger than ordinary glass, and you can choose to temper it. it is safety glass

 

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Electric engraving glass introduction

Engraving Glass is a form of decorative glasswork that involves engraving a glass surface or object. It is distinct from glass art in the narrow sense, which refers to molding and blowing glass, and from glass etching which uses acidic, caustic, or abrasive substances to achieve artistic effects. Some artists may combine two or more techniques. It is rotary engraving, often use in interior decoration and exterior building.

The knives engrave various textures that are crisscrossed, patchy, and jagged. Under the irradiation of light, it will emit crystal clear, sparkling, which plays a very good decorative effect.

Engraving Glass

Technical Parameters:
Max Size: 2000mm*2600mm
Min Size: 300mm*300mm
Glass Thickness: 5mm-25mm
Glass color: clear, ultra-clear（low iron, crystal clear, star fire）, F green, Ford blue, gray, Light Bronze, Deep Bronze, etc.

Application:
Interior Application: shower room, windows, glass sliding door, glass partition, glass wall, etc.Exterior Application: glass canopy, glass curtain wall, windows, glass doors, glass fence, glass railing, glass balustrade, etc.

Engraving Glass

Electric carved glass shower room

 

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International Year of Glass China is ready

What is the origin of the International Year of Glass?

For more than 60 years, the United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed the United Nations International Year to recognize international cooperation and concerted efforts in important fields and the contributions made by relevant organizations and institutions to society, such as the International Year of Astronomy (2009), the International Year of Chemistry (2011), International Year of Light and Light-Based Technologies (2015), International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements (2019), etc. The International Year of Glass in 2022 is the first time the United Nations has named a year after a single material. The initiative to establish the United Nations International Year of Glass is led by the International Glass Association and has received positive response and support from the global glass academia and industry. As far as we know, universities, research institutes, associations, museums, and glass companies from 90 countries and regions on five continents have provided more than 2,100 letters of support for the International Year of Glass initiative. Among them, the China Silicate Society took the lead in organizing Nearly 200 letters of support from relevant domestic units. On May 18, 2021, at the 66th plenary session of the 75th United Nations General Assembly, 2022 was officially approved as the United Nations International Year of Glass.

What is the significance of the establishment of the International Year of Glass by the United Nations? Glass is one of the earliest man-made materials invented by human beings. It has been used in human life for thousands of years. From Mesopotamia 4,000 years ago to the remains of ancient Egypt, there were small Unarthed glass beads. Nowadays, with the rapid improvement of the level of science and technology, it is widely used in construction, communication, transportation, life and health, new energy, aerospace, art, and other fields. It is a very important material in daily life and high-tech fields. played an important role in the history of technological inventions. For example, glass optical fibers have brought about a paradigm change and triggered a global communications revolution; the development of glass optics and optoelectronics has expanded human understanding of the universe; glass panels support solar cells and provide clean energy; glass fibers strengthen wind power generation Blades, which reduce carbon emissions; touch-sensitive glass screens bring smartphones into people’s lives; bioglass enables muscle tissue design and regeneration, and can solve hearing and dental problems; vitrification of hazardous waste improves the safety of nuclear energy Sex, etc… This transparent enabling material not only enters thousands of households and becomes an important medium for art, but also supports the development of many technologies. Its history is connected with the history of mankind. The establishment of this year of glass highlights the indispensable and important position of glass in many fields such as science and technology, economy, environment, culture, and society, and its role in addressing the challenges of a sustainable society, building an inclusive society, and achieving global economic recovery, promoting the development of emerging technologies, etc., are conducive to promoting the construction of a global glass community, serving the multilateral governance system with the United Nations as the core, and further highlighting the importance of glass to science, technology, economy, and sustainable development and the importance of glass to human civilization. and artistic contributions.

What are the important activities of the United Nations International Year of Glass in China?
The Organizing Committee of the International Year of Glass has been divided into 18 regional committees according to various regions. Among them, China, Germany, and Brazil are independent regional committees, and the China Silicate Society is the leading unit of the regional committees in China. We will actively respond to the relevant resolutions of the United Nations, give strong support to the International Glass Association, and organize various activities of the International Year of Glass in China, including the 32nd China International Glass Industry Technology Exhibition, the 10th International Advanced Glass Symposium, the China Function Glass Academic Symposium and Forum on New Optoelectronic Materials, Summit Forum on Glass and Human Civilization, “One Belt, One Road” International Glass Art Exhibition, Glass Popular Science Series Activities, Glass Museum Series Activities, Glass Themed Winter Camp, etc.​​
From February 10th to 11th, it officially opened at the Palais des Nations, the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland. At present, we plan to hold the launching ceremony of the United Nations International Year of Glass in China and the “Glass and Human Civilization” summit forum in Beijing in April and announce the selected propaganda slogan. The 32nd China International Glass Industry Technology Exhibition (referred to as China Glass Exhibition) to be held in Shanghai this year is one of the important events of the United Nations International Year of Glass (originally scheduled to be held from April 13 to 16, due to the epidemic prevention and control in Shanghai. The same heavyweight international events include the “National Glass Day” event in the United States, the theme event “From Pharaoh to High-Tech Glass” in Egypt, the 26th International Glass Conference in Germany, and the closing of the International Year of Glass in Japan at the end of the year. formula, etc.


China Glass Exhibition
This year’s China Glass Exhibition is still sponsored by the China Silicate Society and undertaken by Beijing China Silicon Exhibition Co., Ltd. The exhibition area planning will be basically the same as the previous one: Hall E1 is the international exhibition area, which brings together German and Italian national pavilions and many global glass industries. Mainstream brands, Hall E2 is for original film manufacturers and large-scale comprehensive glass manufacturers, Halls E3 to E6 are for deep processing equipment manufacturers, Hall E7 is a non-equipment exhibition area, and a special area for art glass and daily-use glass is set up.”Popular science” is also a focus of the International Year of Glass in China. In addition to planning to set up a special area for popular science at the China Glass Exhibition, we will also organize “Science and Technology Activity Week” and “National Science Popularization Day” in May, June, and September. , for middle school students and college students, adopt various forms to publicize glass science; in July and August, a series of activities for primary and middle school students to enter the glass museum and themed cultural center will be carried out. In addition, the International Year of Glass academic issue of “Journal of Silicate” sponsored by the China Silicate Society has been published, including 18 review articles and 13 research articles, which introduce the preparation technology, structural characterization, and application exploration of glass in detail. It is also a gift from Chinese glass technology workers for the International Year of Glass.

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Tempered glass vs. laminated glass comparison and review

What is laminated glass?

Laminated glass is made of two sheets of plain or tempered glass sandwiched around a layer of transparent plastic film (PVB). The set of glass is processed through a process designed to expel air bubbles and then heated for an initial round of melting. After this, the glass is heated under pressure to form the final bonded product. It can be made stronger by adding layers that make the final product thicker.

Tempered glass vs. laminated glass comparison and review

What does laminated glass do?

If it is subjected to a high-intensity impact, one side of the glass will shatter without causing the other side to shatter. Even if the glass does break on either side, the shards will stay together, creating a spider web pattern.

Some additional benefits of that are that it reduces the transmission of high-frequency sound (sound insulation) and blocks 97% of UV radiation. A major benefit is that it with minor impact damage can be repaired with a special clear adhesive resin.

Tempered glass vs. laminated glass comparison and review

Where is laminated glass used?

It is commonly used in high-rise building windows, skylights, balconies, and frameless glass railings. Homeowners who live in noisy places such as airports or near golf courses often need laminated glass.

 What is tempered glass?

Tempered glass is a piece of annealed (ordinary) glass that acquires its safety properties through a heating and cooling process called “tempering”. The process involves heating the glass and cooling it immediately. Cooling incredibly hot glass quickly causes the outside of the glass to harden faster than the center. This process puts the center in tension, making the glass stronger and more durable than regular glass.

Tempered glass vs. laminated glass comparison and review

The difference between tempered glass and It is that it is a single piece of glass. Remember, it is two pieces of glass sandwiched around a piece of plastic film.

What does tempered glass do?

Tempered glass, also known as tempered glass, is stronger than ordinary glass, but easily shattered. Similar to laminated glass, when tempered glass is impacted, it breaks into a mesh interlocking pattern and remains within the frame. This is not always the case, as broken pieces will only grab adjacent pieces and may fall out of the frame.

Tempered glass is safety glass because it’s more durable than regular glass, and it’s designed to shatter into less harmful pebble-like shards, rather than sharp and jagged shards.

Unlike laminated glass, tempered glass cannot be repaired.It can be repaired with minor damage, but damage to any part of the tempered glass will eventually cause the glass to shatter. Glass breaks because the equilibrium stress in the glass is disturbed by high-stress shocks.

Where is tempered glass used?

Flat-tempered and curved-tempered glass is safety glass. Widely used in high-rise building doors and windows, glass curtain walls, indoor partition glass, lighting ceilings, sightseeing elevator passages, furniture, glass guardrails, etc

Tempered glass vs. laminated glass comparison and review

Tempered or Laminated: How to Choose the Right Glass for Your Job?

Keep in mind that both tempered and laminated glass qualifies as safety glass and it is more expensive than tempered glass. Although it is stronger than tempered glass, tempered glass is more commonly used in home windows and doors. It is rarely used in residential construction due to its high price.

Tempered glass provides strength and resistance to breakage, but laminated glass provides UV resistance, additional security, and sound insulation. Both types of glass are easy to clean and maintain, provided they are installed correctly. After learning about the benefits of safety glass, it seems like a good idea to use it in all applications, especially when considering them for your home,

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