We went through a period where glass was used extensively in built in entertainment units, however recent trends have seen glass being used more sparingly in entertainment units. In saying that, glass still has its place in many designs. The entertainment unit or centre has become the hub of most homes. Read on as we …
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When it comes to choosing window and door systems for homes, appearance, performance and function are high on the list of requirements. Factors to consider will include the visually appeal, energy efficiency, operation, ventilation and light transmission. Your choice may also come down to current trends, material used in framing, type of glass, position and …
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Art and design has arrived in the glass industry with recent improvements in glass printing technology. Architects, designers, builders and the general public now have access to high quality glass products with endless designs. Photos on Glass You can now capture your favourite moments on camera and transform those digital images into large format glass …
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Communities throughout NSW including Schools, Sporting Clubs, Local Councils and other local communities are contributing to the recycling of glass as part of the NSW Return and Earn program. Why should we recycle glass? Glass recycling decreases the demand for raw materials, therefore reduces the impact on the environment. By reusing glass for products such …
A recent installation carried out by the Valiant team was a replacement of existing clear laminated with a translucent laminated glass to add privacy. Situated at Gymea in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, the home’s front door side panels consisted of clear glass however with a young family the owners decided to block out any peering eyes …
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. Choose a glazier who is familiar with Comfort Plus Due to the wide range of variations available in Comfort Plus, …
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 …
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 …
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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 …
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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 …
