Glass has been present in our lives for a very long time. It is very difficult to imagine what was once different now. All types of glass can be divided according to their applicability. Windows, doors, wardrobes, sideboards - all this applies to the objects around us. But if you go into the kitchen, then plates, cups, glasses will remind you that they are also made of glass. Kettles, microwave ovens, coffee makers have glass surfaces, although glass is used here a little differently, with special properties.
Different types of glass have been used in construction. Modern manufacturing methods make it possible to obtain sheets of large sizes, but at the same time their thickness is only 3 mm. For double-glazed windows, 4 mm glass is used with indicators not lower than M1.
Float glass is delivered to the insulating glass manufacturer in sheets. Here it is cut to size. The glass obtained by this technology has a smooth polished surface.
Another variety is patterned glass. The technology of its manufacture may be different. Glass for doors is usually made from this type. A huge selection of patterns allows you to choose a very beautiful pattern that is most suitable for your apartment. Patterned glass can be transparent or patterned, have a matte base or color in the mass. Sandblasted glass is frosted. The stained-glass windows in the door leaves look very nice. The technology of sintering multi-colored pieces of glass using high temperatures allows you to combine different colored inclusions.
Considering the types of glass, it is necessary to pay close attention to the reinforced samples. They are used in places where safety measures are required. Metal wire in the form of cells inside the glass allows you to withstand not only impact, but also fire. Such glass remains in the opening, even if it is broken.
An interesting option is to use several glasses. Triplex is used not only in double-glazed windows. Laminated glass is often used in the automotive industry. They are interconnected by a film that does not allow fragments to scatter. Storefronts are often made of this glass.
If 4 mm glass is treated in a certain way, it is possible to obtain a tempered or thermal sheet. Processing can be done by temperature or by chemical composition. It is often necessary to install solar control glass. This is very important if the windows in your apartment are on the sunny side. To protect your furniture, it is enough to install glass with a film in the double-glazed window, which will transmit the required percentage of light, but reflect the sun's rays. To improve the temperature performance, energy-saving glass is used. A special coating, which is applied to the inside, allows you to keep the heat in the apartment.
You can pick up multifunctional glass. It is versatile and performs several functions at the same time. For example, it protects from the sun and retains heat. Considering the types of glass, modern methods and technologies should be mentioned.
Self-cleaning glasses are interesting: a special coating allows you not to wash windows for a long time, while they remain clean. Anti-reflective glass is also available. Already even the name suggests that its use reduces the amount of glare. If a coating is applied to the surface that reflects up to 80% of all rays, we will get a mirror.
All this variety allows you to find your own option, convenient for you and suitable for your requirements.
