Glass for Windows

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 amount ...