Valiant Glass

Comfort Plus Glass Replacement Sydney

Ian — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 00:13:59 +0000

As the popularity of Viridian’s Comfort Plus products have grown in recent times so has the replacement of these types of glass. Accidental breakage, vandalism or even thermal breakage requires the glass to be replaced. Due to the wide range of variations available in Comfort Plus, identifying these glass panels on site requires a trained eye. Besides the different tints in the range, the Comfort Plus coating can be applied to many different types of glass.

Here at Valiant Glass we provide a glass replacement service throughout Sydney, which includes the repair of Comfort Plus. With the many possible configurations of these products it’s imperative to have a professional carry out this type of repair. These images are an example of the type of replacement service we offer. Located in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, this panel was subject to accidental breakage. To the untrained eye this could have been mistaken for ordinary clear laminated glass, however it was Comfort Plus Clear. Our glazier inspected the glass, established to correct product type and the glass was replaced as required.

For any emergency glass replacement call your local Valiant office.

BBQ & Outdoor Heaters Cause Glass Breakage

Ian — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:51:10 +0000

In recent times we have repaired several panels of glass situated in homes, restaurants and cafes, which have been broken due to heat generated by BBQ’s or outdoor heaters. When placed near glass this heat causes thermal breakage, which results in cracks throughout the glass panel. Toughened safety glass is more resistant to this type of heat therefore the type of glass effected by this is normally laminated safety glass or ordinary annealed glass.

The recent increase in this type of breakage has been a result of the wet weather we have been experiencing in Sydney. Not because the glass is wet or colder in these condition but because BBQ’s or heaters have been moved under shelter from the rain, typical under an eve close to a glass windows or doors.

The short answer to the problem is to keep heat-generating appliances away from glass. Thermal breakage can be caused by heat generated from by the sun therefore this extreme heat can result in similar damage.

Glass Doors v People – Walking through glass doors

Ian — Fri, 25 Nov 2011 22:30:21 +0000

Here is a compilation of people who have had the unfortunate experience of walking into a glass door. These are the lucky ones who didn’t seem to have injured themselves. Most of the broken glass seen here is toughened safety glass, which explodes on impact and reduces the chance of injury. Unfortunately there are many incidents every year where people walk through ordinary glass causing horrific injuries. Although some of these clips are humorous walking through glass can be a life threatening incident.

Comfort Plus Glass – Low E Energy Efficient Glass

Ian — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 22:48:42 +0000

Viridian’s Comfort Plus Glass is one of the leading single glazed solutions to energy efficiency in glass. This Low E glass is available in various tints and is used widely in new homes that need to comply with current energy efficient ratings.

Current trends in architectural design have seen the use of large areas of glass to create the feeling of space in modern homes. The introduction of Comfort Plus has meant that the energy efficiency of these homes is not compromised. In addition to new homes, existing properties can also benefit from the replacement of regular glass with Comfort Plus. Valiant are specialists in this area, offering a complete upgrade of ordinary glass to various high performance Low E products. Another benefit of upgrading your existing glass is that Comfort Plus is available in Safety Glass making your home safer for your family. By upgrading you’ll keep your house cooler in summer and warmer in winter while eliminating the chance of injury caused by glass.

Key features of Comfort Plus

Less reflective than other energy efficient products
More transparent than other energy efficient glass
Reduces heat in summer
Retains heat in winter
30% improvement in U Value compared to standard glass
Reduces 99% of UV transmission
Available in Clear, Grey, Neutral & Green
70% of solar heat transmission is eliminated
Available as Grade A safety glass.

Broken Mirror Splashback Caused By Cooktop

Ian — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 23:44:55 +0000

Ordinary glass should not be used for glass splashbacks that are located near cooktops. The following image is an example of an ordinary mirror, which has cracked due to thermal stress caused by the cooktop. This glass should be toughened safety glass to withstand the heat generated by a cooktop. Unfortunately toughened mirrors have a distorted reflection, which can be undesirable at times. Normal coloured splashbacks are also subject to this distortion however is less noticeable.

Bunnings Dog Doors – A quick review of dog doors

Ian — Fri, 16 Sep 2011 05:52:04 +0000

There are a wide variety of dog doors on the market however many are not suitable for installation into glass panels. After receiving recent enquires about the Bunnings Dog Doors we thought a quick review was in order.

As glass specialists we highly recommend the Transcat Dog Door. It’s slimline, looks better and works like a dream. Many dog doors are designed for chucky timber doors or to be fitted through a wall. The Bunnings dog doors is for timber or screen doors only. Here is a brief review of some popular dog doors.

Bunning Petz Plus Dog Door – Not for glass

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Not suitable for glass
Only used in timber or screen doors

Transcat Dog Door - Top Rated & Best for glass

Best glass dog door on the market.
4 Way locking system
Clear Acrylic
Slimline
Supplied & fitted by Valiant

Staywell 600 Series – Not for glass

For timber doors only

Staywell 700 Series – Not for glass

For timber doors only

Staywell 200 Series – Suitable for glass

Suitable for glass
Doesn’t look as good as the Transcat
Thicker – Therefore not suitable for many door systems

Glass Creations – The Valiant Glass Awards

Ian — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 06:43:51 +0000

In appreciation of all things created with glass the team at Valiant are putting together a collection of glass creations from around the world. Each category will receive individual nominations to establish the top 5 or 10 as judges by us. While we aren’t specialists in some of these areas we feel that we are well enough equipped to cast a judgment from a consumers point of view. Besides, we work with glass every day and know the difficulties associated with working with this product. Good luck to those in line for nominations.

The first cab of the rank are Australia’s Glass Artists. Congratulations to the following top ten Australian Glass Artists as judged by the Valiant.

Benjamin Edols and Kathy Elliot
Lisa Cahill
Marcus Dillon
Holly Grace
Robert Wynne
Elizabeth Maverick
Kevin Gordon
Nick Mount
Tali Dalton
Lucas Salton

Top 10 Australian Glass Artists

Glass Shelving for Bars, Bathrooms, Showers – Shop & Home Shelves

Ian — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:20:20 +0000

Glass shelves are used for a wide variety of applications for shops and homes. While they provide the same function of any other type of shelf they offer a modern and sleek look for many situations.

Where to use glass shelves

Bars

One of the most popular uses of glass shelving is for bars. Whether it’s a commercial bar in a hotel or restaurant or in a home glass shelves for bars add both function and visual appeal.

Bathrooms

Glass shelves can be used in bathrooms to store items, which don’t look out of place when on display. Attractive bottles of perfume and other decorative items can placed on glass shelving and can create a feature in any bathroom.

Showers

Every shower needs a shelf, and glass shelves for showers are easier to clean and look great. They offer a handy spot for shampoo, soaps and other essentials used in the shower. Corner shelves are the most popular of any glass shower shelf.

Displays

Cabinets, displays and alcoves are the perfect place for glass shelves. Glass shelves provide a strong and durable surface, which offers a more attractive alternative to timber or melamine. Floating glass shelves are also possible in some circumstances.

TV & DVD Equipment

Extra thick glass shelves can be manufactured for heavier items such as Foxtel units, DVD players, game consoles and other electrical components. Toughened glass shelves can also be used for this purpose to prevent breakage due to excessive heat.

For glass shelves in Sydney call your local Valiant office.

Replace Glass In Sliding Glass Doors Sydney

Ian — Fri, 08 Jul 2011 02:42:45 +0000

Sliding glass doors are regularly broken due to accidental breakage, vandalism and break and enter. When glass is broken it can create a dangerous environment for family, friends and even pets. Valiant Glass offer a fast glass replacement service throughout Sydney, including onsite repairs to sliding glass doors in home, offices, shops and other businesses.

There are three main types of glass found in sliding doors.

Annealed Glass (Illegal)

Mainly in doors manufactured prior to the 1990’s.
Non safety glass
Illegal for new installations
The most dangerous type of glass

Toughened Glass For Sliding Doors

Installed by most current door manufacturers
Grade A safety glass
Compliant with current Australian Standards
Reduced security if broken
Small cuts possible with impact with glass

Laminated Glass For Sliding Doors

Best product for sliding doors
Grade A safety glass
Compliant with current Australian Standards
Increased security if broken due to lamination
Minimal risk of injury when broken

CNC Glass Processing – Enabling Great Designs In Glass

Ian — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 07:32:00 +0000

CNC Glass Processing machines offer efficiency and speed for grinding, drilling and most glass shaping operations. They are used to manufacture glass products for interior design and furniture applications such as glass table tops. These machines are accurate, fast and are designed for applications where speed, repetitiveness, reliability and minimum maintenance are a necessity. Recent developments in technologies of glass processing machines have enabled glass merchants to produce glass panels of all shapes and sizes. While products of the highest quality are now possible, CNC machines offer faster production times and reduce the demand on skilled staff to hand make intricate and complicated designs.

Valiant Glass is able to supply CNC processed glass for most interior design and architectural applications. As professional glaziers our team are able to supply and install glass manufactured to the highest standard. Glass table tops, shaped glass and bathroom mirrors with detailed cut outs are just some of the products available. For all enquiries about CNC processed glass contact your nearest Valiant office to discuss your requirements.