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Glass has an unmatched elegance. Its functionality and sophistication make it a preferred material for a lot of household items. You can find glass in a wide range of applications in both home and office interior and exterior. It is in your windows, doors, bathrooms, shelves, or showcases where you display your prized possessions, on tabletops in the dining or living room, in mirrors, and many other things. A glass installation is one of the best home improvements you can make.
Architects and house builders know too well the advantages of using glass to create building masterpieces. It is no wonder they leverage the use of this exquisite building material in their projects. Homeowners, like technical professionals in the building industry, have also become aware of the benefits of glass in home structural applications and as home décor.
Homeowners in are no different. Most prefer glass installation as an addition to their homes for décor and recognize its many advantages.
1. Glass adds extraordinary beauty to the home. The natural ability of glass, whether transparent or translucent, to transmit, absorb, or refract light is its source of beauty.
2. Glass enhances brightness in the rooms. Because glass doors, windows, and walls can transmit natural daylight, they can brighten any room, eliminating the need for artificial light source.
3. Glass lets you save on electricity bills. By allowing in natural light even when your windows or doors are closed, you save energy and the cost of electricity bills.
4. Glass is weather resistant. When used in the home’s exterior such as in glass windows, the glass can withstand the effects of the sun, wind, and rain. The glass in windows can last at least 20 years.
5. Glass is dust-proof and easy to clean. Glass’s smooth and glossy surface makes any glass item easy to clean. Simply dust off the surface or clean the glass with soap and water.
6. Glass is rust-resistant. It doesn’t degrade when exposed to chemicals and the effects of the surrounding environment.
7. Glass is an excellent insulator. Glass is a poor conductor of electricity. When used in lighting fixtures and other electrical applications, it is much safer from electric hazards.
8. Glass helps showcase important items. It provides the means to display a product, prized possession, or other items. Being transparent and smooth, glass is especially excellent for shelves, showrooms, and showcases.
9. Glass is abrasion-resistant. In case of contact with other materials, the glass resists surface wear.
The availability of glass in many different forms makes it a versatile material to suit various needs and applications at home. Know these glass types well so you can decide which is best for your glass installation.
Reflective Glass
This type of glass reflects the changing colour and moods of the surrounding. In the day, it allows you a view of the world outside from inside your home as it protects the privacy of your home. However, in the evening when your home is illuminated, your home interior is clearly seen from the outside, requiring you to draw your curtains. A special coating applied on the surface of the glass makes this property possible.
Tinted Glass
The glass is made tinted by mixing selected metal oxides in the normal glass-making process. Popularly used in windows, it can control the intensity of sunlight entering the house and can protect your privacy. New tinted glass today can filter out solar heat and UV radiation.
Toughened Glass
This type of glass is strong and can withstand all weather conditions. Each piece of toughened glass is made to order; holes for nuts and bolts are drilled before subjecting the glass to the toughening process. No alteration can be done on the glass once it is manufactured. Toughened glass is usually used in large frameless glass windows and doors. In an accident, it breaks into small fragments, which is less harmful than regular glass.
Laminated Glass
Also known as safety glass, laminated glass is mostly used for decorative purposes on the floor especially where there is less traffic. It is manufactured by compressing polyvinyl butyral (PVB) sandwiched between two pieces of glass. During an accident, laminated glass breaks into small fragments.
Lacquered Glass
Lacquered glass is an opaque glass that’s durable, moisture-resistant, and available in many colours. It is mostly used as a style statement in the home. As a glass installation, it can be used as a kitchen backsplash, partition, or sliding doors inside the rooms.
Stained Glass
It is an art piece that is available in many styles including contemporary, classic, coloured, hand-crafted, modern arts, abstract, figurative, etc. Where you want your stained glass installed in the home is all up to you.
Frosted Glass
Frosted glass is chosen to bring in privacy. Its frosted appearance is the result of acid etching or sand-blasting of glass while manufacturing. Installed in shower doors, partitions, or windows, it obstructs the view while allowing light to pass through it. There is an inexpensive way of making glass frosted nowadays. Self-adhesive polyester window films that are pasted on the regular glass to make it have a frosted look are available.
Textured Glass
In a textured glass, the desired texture and patterns are imprinted on the glass when still in the molten state. Textured glass is usually used in shower doors, partitions, or anywhere you want your style flaunted.
Knowing the available types of glass, their properties, and their differences, you may now make a more intelligent choice for the glass installation you have in mind.
Glass Repair
Glass repair is generally only a short-term solution to prevent defects such as small cracks and chips from becoming larger over time especially when exposed to changes in temperature, moisture, and other environmental conditions. Repair should be done as a remedy that will keep the glass structure intact before a more permanent solution can be employed.
Glass Replacement
It is easy to determine whether your existing glass installation needs replacement. Usually, a simple visual check can tell you when the defect on the glass or its condition warrants replacement. That’s not the case with glass windows, however. It isn’t only glass defects that justify the replacement of your glass windows.
The following signs tell you that you need new windows:
1. You feel a draft from your windows even when they’re closed. Issues including faulty seals and poor installation may be present. The overall temperature of your home can drastically change with a drafty window, which can cause your HVAC system to work harder to keep up with the fluctuating temperature.
2. You hear a lot of noise from the outdoors. Windows that provide little protection from outside noise may not be sealed correctly or were poorly made. Replacing them with double- or triple-pane windows insulated with argon gas can solve the issue.
3. Condensation builds up between glass layers. Windows that are frosting between layers of glass indicate that your seals may have failed, which allows moisture between the glass panes.
4. You have cracked window glasses. Cracked window glass causes air to leak in and out of your window reducing the energy efficiency of your home and contributing to higher energy bills.
5. You have difficulty opening, closing, and locking windows. These issues can impact the safety of your home. They may indicate that your windows are not installed correctly or the windows frames are rusting and rotting.
With all its useful properties and the benefits it provides, glass remains to be a sensitive material that needs special handling, processing, and care. You wouldn’t want to work with just any glass installer for your glass project. Assign your important glass project only to glass experts.
In the Okanagan area, Glass Project Solutions Ltd is the glass expert you can trust for all your glass installation and other glass services. We are glass professionals with over 15 years of experience in the industry. We specialize in the supply, installation, repair, and replacement of any glass products in your home or business including glass windows, glass doors, glass railings, shower glass, glass walls, glass office cubicles, and many other glass products.
Our organization is guided by our philosophy of providing value through quality workmanship and excellent customer service. Our highly experienced glass specialists, among the most qualified in the industry, strive to deliver the results that will delight the customers. They are fully licensed and insured. They undergo continuous advanced skills training and keep abreast of the latest development in glass technology and installation.
Our glass products and glass installations are backed by a lifetime warranty; they are guaranteed to work for a lifetime. Our glass repair products are covered by local warranties.
We have dealt with glass shop projects of all sizes and complexity. There isn’t a glass job that we can’t handle. Our track record of excellent customer service and quality glass installation has made us the service provider of choice for hundreds of homeowners and commercial business owners in Kelowna, West Kelowna, Penticton, Summerland, Lake Country, Osoyoos, and Vernon.
Customers are first with us. We recognize that you, being the ultimate user of the glass product for your home or business, know best what you want. From our first engagement, we find out what glass installation you need. We discuss our capability and recommend solutions to suit your needs and expectations. With your approval of our solution and quote, we then draw up a plan and execute it.
We use only high-quality glass and other materials in all our projects. We recognize that our Kelowna glass installation will only be as good as the quality of materials we use. In carrying out our job, we employ modern, safe methods and use state-of-the-art equipment.
Our friendly technical staff works independently and will communicate with you to update you on the progress of the project. You won’t be unnecessarily bothered; you can continue to deal with your regular household or office work.
Our glass experts will complete the project according to the plan and agreed-upon specifications, timing, and budget. Upon completion, we’ll ask you to evaluate our finished product. We turn over the completed project to you after your approval. We ensure that you will be completely satisfied with your glass installation and our service.
We are a leader in the glass services business.
With over 15 years of experience in the industry and outstanding service to our customers, we are the preferred glass service provider in the region.
We are glass experts.
We know glass better than almost anyone in the business. Our experience working with glass, training, and partnership with glass manufacturers make us an expert in all aspects of the glass business. We have the solution for all your glass needs.
Our staff is professional.
Friendly and customer service-focused, our staff strives to deliver the highest quality of workmanship and the unique customer experience our clients deserve.
We use advanced technology, methods, and equipment.
We deliver safe and efficient Kelowna glass installation service utilising modern technology, glass handling, processing, and equipment.
Our rates are competitive.
With us, you don’t just get top-notch quality and service but one of the most affordable prices in the business.
If you need the services of professional glass experts for your next glass projects, call Glass Project Solutions Ltd now. By making us your partners in your glass installation for your home improvement, you get the best benefits from your investments. We provide free consultation and estimates.