Functional Glass

Glass is a basic material that is in products many that we see every day. It is used for windscreens and windows for cars and transport, windows for houses and buildings, as well as equipment like solar thermal panels and photovoltaic modules. It can be used, but in much smaller quantities, for lots of other applications like interior fittings and decoration, furniture, appliances and electronics. Below is some different types of flat glass:

Mirrored glass
To make mirrored glass, a metal coat is put to one side of the glass. The coat is generally silver, aluminium, gold or chrome. For basic mirrored glass, a fully reflective metal coat is applied and sealed using a protective layer. To produce “one-way” mirrors, a thinner metal coat is applied, with no additional elements.
Mirrored glass is very populare now in architecture, for practical reasons as well as for aesthetics.

Self Cleaning:
This style of glass is a true innovation because it features a photocatalytic covering that will react when it meets daylight and then will begin to break down any organic grime etc. on the glass. The second action of this glass is when it rains and the water hits the glass, it will just evenly covers instead of the formation of raindrops and runs of in one and this takes the dirt with it. It even dries very quickly also. There aren’t even any streaks left. London Glazing supply all types of glass.

Security Glass:
This type of glass offers real security whilst not scrimping on the warmth that it can retain. The glass is constructed of special reinforcing elements that are contained within the glass that will to all intents and purposes make it impossible to breach. The outer pane is made of two bonded pieces that feature an inner layer of film of plastic giving it strength. Should there be a break, then the glass shards just stick to the plastic and therefore do not pose a danger from flying glass with the plastic still maintaining it’s integrity. London Glaziers supply security glass for windows.

Wired Glass:
This type of glass is normally manufactured from something called float glass. The best example is fitted in a fire door as it contains wire to keep the glass from shattering if a fire happens. It has no real security value and is quiet and not really likely to injure anyone.