Unlocking the secrets of glazing: A masterclass in adding dimensions and luminosity

 

Glazing is one of the modern styles that are accepted widely in commercial and residential settings. It is something that gives a classy look to the house while granting many benefits that traditional doors and windows could not do. To understand glazing we have covered the important topics in today’s blog.

You must know the following things before you go for glazing:

Understanding the types of glass to use

Choosing the right materials

Preparing the surface for glazing

Applying the glaze: Techniques and tips

Finishing and maintenance

Where to buy the best glazing

Understanding the types of glass to use:

The first important thing is to know about the types of glazing and which one will suit your house. People use different glasses for their window glazing depending on the budget they have and the security risk.

 We have gathered the following few types of glazings that are common for both residential and commercial purposes:

·       Annealed glass

·       Fully tempered glass

·       Heat-strengthened glass

·       Laminated glass

·       Safety glass

Annealed glass

This type of glass is cooled slowly so the internal stresses of the glass are removed. This process makes the glass stronger than regular glass however, there are safety concerns since this glass can break into shards. Since it does not have brilliant heat capacity it is relatively cheap.

Fully tempered glass

This glass offers better resistance against heat and other damages. One of the most important features this glass holds is that it does not break into large shards rather it is transformed into much smaller pieces so the risk of injury is lowered.

Heat-strengthened glass

The type of glazing that is made after heating it to a certain degree in order to make it stronger against external damage is heat-strengthened glass.

Laminated glass

Laminated glass is a stronger type of glass that is mostly used in places with natural risk disasters and break-ins. This glass has a strong capacity for damage and does not break into large pieces. 

Safety glass

Also called bulletproof glass, this is the type of glass that is mostly used in sensitive buildings and houses. It is mostly used in cars as well to avoid the risk of bullets shattering the glass.  This type holds resistance against heat and other external damages. 

Choosing the right materials:

Choosing any material does not only depend on the appearance but there are many other factors one has to see before finally landing on the glazing.

You must take a look at the material you will be using while keeping the following things in mind:

The strength of the material

The weight of the material

Overall cost

Light transmittance of the  glazing

The thermal conductance of the glazing

The maintenance of the glazing

Flammability of the glazing

Preparing the surface for glazing:

You must remove the old window and clean it thoroughly before applying the new glazing windows in your house. If you are going for the frameless glazing you will also have to remove the framework. In that case, you will have to seek professional help unless you are highly skilled. After the frame is removed you have to place the necessary equipment required to keep the glass windows in place. Once they are installed all you need is to have the glass installed and you have your windows ready.

Applying the glaze: Techniques and tips

You must have a few tools with you if you are going to install the glazing yourself. The three important things you must have are:

Heat Gun

Putty Knife

Utility Knife

The next thing you must know is your way with these tools. It is best to have a professional if you know nothing about these things. If you do however, then you have to get rid of your old window panes in the first step. After carefully removing those you must have the new glazing installed in place of the old one. This step needs care as you have to fix the windows without breaking them. 

Finishing and maintenance:

Once the glazing is installed you must keep in mind that it needs proper maintenance. Whether or not you have installed a security glass for the glazing you must keep in mind that it must not be hit with any pointed thing or a tool that can weaken the glass.

Where to buy the best glazing?

We have tested many options for glazing but the ones that we liked the best are available at Windeco. You can find all the different types of glazing options there for your commercial or residential purposes.