Glass has been present in our lives for a very long time. To imagine what was once different is now very difficult. All types of glass can be distributed according to applicability. Windows, doors, cabinets, 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, however, glass is used a little different, with special properties.
Different types of glass have found application in construction. Modern manufacturing methods make it possible to obtain sheets of large sizes, but their thickness is only 3 mm. For double-glazed windows, 4 mm glass with indicators not lower than M1 is used.
Float glass is delivered to the manufacturer of double-glazed windows with sheets. Here it is cut to the required size. 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 of this type. A huge selection of drawings allows you to choose a very beautiful pattern that is most suitable for your apartment. Patterned glass can be transparent or with a pattern, have a matte base or color in the mass.
The sandblasted glass is matte. 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 blotches.
Considering the types of glass, it is necessary to pay close attention to the reinforced samples. They are used in places where safety precautions are necessary. The metal wire in the form of cells inside the glass can withstand not only a blow, but also a fire. Such glass remains in the opening, even if it is broken.
An interesting option is the use of 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 fly apart. Storefronts often consist of such glass.
If 4 mm glass is treated in a certain way, then a tempered or thermal sheet can be obtained. Processing can be carried out using temperature or chemical composition. It is often necessary to install a sun glass. This is very true 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 a double-glazed window, which will transmit the necessary percentage of light, but reflect the sun's rays. To improve temperature indicators use energy-saving glass. A special coating, which is applied on the inside, allows you to retain heat in the apartment.
You can choose a
multi-function glass. It is diverse and performs several functions simultaneously. For example, protects from the sun and retains heat. Considering the types of glass, mention should be made of modern methods and technologies.
Self-cleaning glasses are interesting: a special coating allows you to not wash the windows for a long time, while they remain clean. You can also choose anti-reflective glass. Even the name suggests that its use reduces the amount of glare. If you apply a coating on the surface that reflects up to 80% of all the rays, we get a mirror.
All this diversity allows you to find your own option, convenient for you and suitable for your requirements.