Glass for Windows

Reflective glasses have become commonplace in the design of high-end residential projects. Almost every construction company has started using reflective glasses in the windows and interiors of premium apartments. According to industry experts, the trend of using reflective glasses in premium buildings and homes will soon proliferate mid-range properties as well. Anyway, there are a number of benefits of using reflective glasses in homes. A few of them are as follows: Utilization of natural light High end buildings and homes constantly face this pressure to be energy efficient. Since the use of electronics and heavy electrical appliances is more in high end homes, the consumption of energy is naturally high. So, designers always try off-beat methods to keep the energy consumption under control. The installation of reflective glass perfectly serves this purpose. Reflective glass has the property to diffuse light all across the room. So, if reflective glasses are placed at correct posit...

When you think of a home, what comes to mind? Doors, rooms, walls, furniture perhaps? A simple addition that we take for granted in our homes — windows! These giant panes of glass replace one of the walls of our rooms and let in the balmy sunlight and fresh air. Glass in general has so many uses in our homes. A showcase to present artifacts or awards needs a glass door. Mirrors, in our rooms and bathrooms, surfaces without which living life would be nearly impossible, are also made of glass! The role glass plays in our lives is a crucial one.  Qualities and thickness of glass must be chosen with respect to the area and type of application. A mirror for example is usually mounted on a dressing table or on a wall. It can be made of thinner glass since the tensile strength is insignificant. A glass-top dining table should be made of thick and strengthened glass, which is designed to handle the weight of plates and food. Large panes of windows can employ tinted glass to restrict the am...

As humankind has evolved, so has our need for reflective surfaces. At our very core, we are still animals and all animals like shiny as well as sparkly objects. Soon we found that painting glass with silver paint produces a striking result, one in which we can see ourselves. The most modern and chic idea that has been employed by home owners have been to use these reflective surfaces in the living room. It gives a grand yet subtle look that cannot be replicated with the use of any other item. Let us discuss how you can also hop onto this trend! Need - Mirrors can be used to enhance the look of the living room in every home. The main advantage of using these reflective surfaces is that they create an illusion of the room being larger than it actually is; using a clever mind trick, the brain is deceived! This is especially useful if your living room is small or has a peculiar shape; it can help create symmetry. An added benefit is that your family photographs will now look on point, sinc...

The use of toughened glass has witnessed significant rise in the last few years. You would find toughened glass gradually replacing standard quality glass not only in the windows and screens of high rise buildings but also in home appliances. According to industry experts, the sudden market interest in toughened glass is not a fashion fad. Actually, contractors and manufacturers have realized that toughened glass, although a bit expensive compared to standard quality glass, proves to be advantageous to the final product. The benefits of using toughened glass in any product, especially in the design of apartments easily surpass its additional cost. It is speculated that toughened glass will soon become the industry standard in apartment designing. If you are wondering what it is about toughened glass which makes it preferable to standard quality glass, you should check out the following benefits. Toughened glass is strong The material of a tough glass is at least five times stronger th...