What you didn’t know about Glass?

Glass Manufacturing which started during ancient times was primarily used for decorative purposes. Soon glass has been an intricate part of our lives. A part from being a decorative object, it had applications in building construction, weapons, telecommunications, ammunition, automotive and transport etc.

Demand for glass has been growing every day. We see usage of glass in every walk of life, right from packaging to tableware to interiors to fiber optics. Though there are many innovative usages of glass, the implications of breakage have always been a concern. Innovation in the glass industry majorly focused on making the glass safe and at the same time retain the flexibility towards decorativeness.

In the process of evolution, different types of glass have found place in the market which served various purposes. In recent times, Glass has occupied a major market share with its usage in large constructions, interiors and high security units etc.



Below are a few typical features of glass that makes it an incredible product to look for:

1. Corrosion Resistance - Glass is non-oxidisable.

2. Resists Thermal Shock - Safe to use in Interiors and exteriors

3. Optical Uses - Glass is mainly to transmit light through. Its transparency adds value to its properties

4. Acts as an electrical insulator

5. Abrasion resistant.

For those who are keen in using glass for home usage, the question arises - Which glass to choose when it comes to home interiors? Which glass should we choose to enhance the elegance? Which Glass to choose for construction purposes?

How to choose a glass which is safe?

Here are a few pointers we learnt during our research on the glass. In the market, we find a wide variety of glasses

● Decorative glass

● Float glass

● Obscured glass

● Annealed Glass

● Tinted Glass

● Laminated Glass

● Toughened glass

● Low E-Glass Etc.

It is a tough decision to choose the right glass which not only serves our purpose but also being safe too.

Firstly we have to make our priorities based on which we narrowed down the type of glass we would choose for our home needs.

1. Beauty to our home - We wanted the glass that could help with beautifying the interiors

2. Safety - With children around, we wanted the glass to be tough and safe. The glass should not break if hit by a ball/any hard object.

3. Security - We wanted the glass doors to be intruder protective.

With these top priorities we figured out that Tempered Glass is the best suitable glass for home usage. We started to dig a little deeper to understand which one could be the right fit for our requirements. Here are a few differences we found, that could be helpful for people in our situation:



Considering the differences, we finally narrowed down to Toughened glass that meets our requirement of beauty, safety and security.

At the end of the day, it is our home which comforts us and provides the much needed rest. So let’s make our home a safe place by choosing a safe glass.

Mishappening doesn't happen often but they happen accidentally, so be safe than sorry. Glass or Safety Glass, It’s the Choice You Make!

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