April, 2019 | True Blue Glass

From Float glass to tinted glass, True Blue Glass stocks a wide range of glass types.

Every home is different and depending on the area and location you are wanting to install the glass determines what glass type would be best for you.

If you would like some advise call us to discuss what option would be best for you.

Toughened glass is built to withstand high temperatures making it ideal for kitchen splashbacks and in bathroom areas
The tempering process makes it highly resistant to breakages. It is good for shopfront and window displays as it helps to improve the safety and security of a property
Toughened glass cannot be re cut after it has been toughened which means measurements have to be exact before it is ordered.
The glass will either hold together in a million pieces or explode into safer pieces but can leave a mess.

Tinted glass is great for climate control
UV protection – tinted glass can reduce the glare and the amount of UV rays that can come through the glass.
Transparency is maintained from the inside but the visibility from the outside is reduced dramatically and the color of the light is changed.
Shopping centers install these to their ceilings to still allow light to shine in but reduce the amount of heat.
Great for homes as it can reduce your power bill and also can keep your rooms cooler throughout the summer months.

Obscure glass is patterned or frosted to prevent the glass from being clearly seen through.
Can be used in float, toughened or laminate glass types
Used in domestic and commercial buildings
There are various patterns and textures available

Laminated glass is made from two or more layers of glass separated by a bonded inter layer of plastic.
All types of glass can be laminated
The glass transparency is not altered.
Considered to be a Grade A safety Glass

Metal coating is applied to one side of the glass. It is then sealed with a protective layer.

Developed to minimize the amount of ultraviolet and infrared light that can pass through glass without compromising the amount of visible light that is transmitted.
Low-E glass has a microscopically thin, transparent coating

Improves Thermal Insulation – The coatings tend to hold heat in the cod weather and reflect the heat when its warm.
The coating is applied to the inside of the glass so it wont scratch off
It helps protect furniture against fading
Reduces UV lights
It requires no special cleaning.

There are two types of coated glass, hard coat and soft coat
Hard coat is manufactured by pouring a thin layer of metallic oxide onto a sheet of glass while the glass is still on production line.
The metallic oxide becomes welded to the glass surface
This process makes it very hard to scratch or remove the coating
This sometimes creates a blueish tint to it
Soft Coat involves the application of silver, zinc or tin to glass that has already formed and taken off the production line.
The coating is softer.
Soft coat is used in an insulated glass unit.

Popular for splash backs
Depending on the manufacturing process, the glass can be transferred to a large oven. This is where the paint will be “baked” onto the glass, ensuring proper adhesion.
Some manufacturers are still able to cut, trim and polish the glass even after the painting has been completed.

Back painted glass injects style and color into any room.