Sunday 19 July 2015
Tuesday 14 July 2015
What types of glass should I use?
The standard glass that we use at Solace Creations Double Glazing is 4mm/16mm argon gas/4mm. For the majority of homes, this is enough. It gives a good air gap and the overall glass unit size is 24mm.
If you want additional security in your home then I highly recommend a laminated glass as part of the unit make up. 6.38 laminate/14mm argon /5mm does amazing things as a glass unit. 6.38 laminate is virtually impossible to break or will take a long time to break. If you have secure windows and doors then you also know that your glass is secure also. In addition the 6.38 unit will reduce your noise transfer.
If you are after glass that is hard to break then toughened will work and it will not shard if it is broken. We always use toughened glass if the window is less than 500 off the group, in a bathroom, next to a doorway or in an entry door.
The popular glass is low e. The only time that I would recommend low e is if you have a westerly window that doesn't get winter benefits. The double glazed units are already performing well, I am not convinced that the extra amount that you pay for low e provides sufficient benefit.
This video shows our team breaking a laminated glass unit and a toughened glass unit.
Glass Test Solace Creations
Come and see us at 17 Townsville Street Fyshwick to find out more about glass units.
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