The most popular type of glass for windows and doors is clear float glass, which is transparent, smooth, distortion-free, and offers a clear view from one side to the other. Float glass with a thickness of 4 to 8 mm works well for most doors and windows. While 8 feet by 4 feet glass sheets are the most common size, larger sizes can be ordered.
However, there are many other window glass designs that you can install in your home to improve your home’s appearance.
6 window glass design ideas
Decorative glass
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Smooth and patterned finishes are available for coloured glass, which is plain glass that has been coloured by trying to add metallic salts during its manufacture. It allows beautiful slivers of coloured light to pass through mullioned windows, as seen in the picture below.
Dark glass
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Tinted glass, which comes in colour schemes like grey, black, blue, and bronze, has been lightly coloured to lessen the transmission of solar energy. As a result, it aids in blocking glaring light from the sun and keeps the room’s interior cool. As it changes in colour, it alters how colours are perceived; for example, a leaf seen through a greyish glass would not appear green but rather a darker shade.
Durable glass
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Comparatively speaking, toughened glass is stronger than float glass. As a result, it is a well-liked option for surfaces like worktops, glass partitions, balconies, and other places where safety is a top priority.
Tempered glass
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Tempered glass is four times as strong as regular glass, has better shock absorption and breaks into rounded-cornered pieces when struck. It is created using a heat-treatment procedure that maintains the tension of the glass’s inner core and the compression of its outer surfaces. Tempered glass is typically used for shower and bathtub enclosures.
Glass with frost
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Chemical sandblasting creates surface patterns on clear glass that are slightly opaque or translucent and aid in maintaining privacy. The frosted surface is easy to maintain and keeps dust from adhering to it. Bathroom exterior windows or other places that call for a certain level of privacy but still permit light to pass through are covered with frosted glass.
Insulated glass
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Two layers of glass are sandwiched together to form insulated glass, and between them is a layer of dry air that serves as insulation. Extreme infrared heat is also kept at bay during summers. However, it is frequently used in extremely cold regions where heat must be retained in the winter.
FAQs
What type of glass is suitable for windows?
Safety glass, which has high strength and high heat resistance, is another name for tempered glass. Given its sturdy construction and ability to withstand harsh weather conditions, using tempered glass for windows is probably the best decision.
Which type of glass is best?
Choose laminated glass for the highest level of protection. It is created by joining two or more sheets of glass together with a plastic interlayer, most frequently PVB.
