EVERYTHING TO KNOW WHEN REPLACING BROKEN GLASS IN YOUR HOME

 

In reality, there is a greater risk of glass damage in your home than anywhere else. In your home, glass is everywhere, it’s in your door, window, and shower enclosure. Your house may experience a different kind of glass damage than you might have anticipated. The typical accidental broken glass situation may exist, glass damage may develop in all types of glass due to its old age, and windows can become worn out, foggy, and lose their clarity. Thus, residential glass repair Capalaba service is a must.

Generally speaking, do-it-yourself (DIY) projects can help you save money and, in some instances, they can even be enjoyable, but fixing broken glass is a different matter. Glass repair Capalaba is a specialized field that requires knowledge and skill to ensure the safety and integrity of the glass. Whether you need to repair a crack, chip, or scratch, there are a number of professional glass repair options available in the market.

Glass repair Capalaba is a challenging task that requires several steps to be carefully and precisely completed in order to properly fix it. These are some simple steps required in glass repair.

 

·         Removing the broken glass and cleaning the frame

·         Measuring the frame to know precisely the size of the glass required

·         Determining the type of glass to be repaired /replace

·         Repairing of the window frame if any damage exists.

·         Mounting new glass, putty, and glazier points.

 

When replacing or repairing broken or old glass in your home, it is best to know what types of glass are available in the market and what type is best suitable for your home.

These are the most common types of glass that can be found for use in homes. Each glass type has its advantages, disadvantages, and main applications to help you choose the right glass for your home.

1. ANNEALED GLASS

Annealed glass (also known as float glass) is the minimum standard for glass in the home. This type of glass has surface strength which provides the wind-load performance and thermal-stress resistance needed in most architectural applications and has excellent visibility and is cost-effective.

2. Toughened Glass

Toughened glass is often referred to as safety glass or tempered glass and is classified as Grade A safety glass under Australian Standards. Toughened glass is annealed glass, heated in a furnace then rapidly cooled. Toughened glass is five times stronger than standard annealed glass of the same thickness. The main purpose of toughened glass is to reduce the likelihood of injuries if broken by human impact.

3. LAMINATED GLASS

Laminated Glass, also referred to as safety glass, consists of two sheets of glass permanently bonded together with an interlayer designed to improve acoustics and impact resistance.

4. OBSCURED GLASS

Obscured (also known as “Patterned”) glass which is often called privacy toughened glass, has a patterned texture or translucent finish intended to obscure or distort what is on the other side of the glass. Obscured patterned glass provides privacy without limiting light.

5. DOUBLE GLAZING

Double glazing consists of two panels of glass which are separated by a layer of air or argon gas and then sealed. Double glazing provides improved insulation and greater solar control.

Selecting the type of glass you will need for repairing or replacing your broken window glass or door glass pane or your shower enclosure, will solely depend on what you wanted to achieve both for the look and energy-efficient design of your home.