Types of glass

» Toughened Safety glass Grade A safety glass that is 4-5 x stronger than normal glass – used in areas as specified by NZ Safety Standards. » Clear Normal everyday glass – called Annealed. » Laminated – 2 pieces of glass bonded to-gather by a plastic or resin interlayer Absorbs 99% uv radiant thereby helps protect your furnishings against fading Noise control – the layer in the middle of the two pieces of glass dampens sound – great for traffic , aircraft , trains etc Increase security – its more difficult to penetrate – like a modern car windscreen. » Tinted Reduces solar heat gain , UV and glare inside your house Gives increased privacy. » Low E (Low emissivity) Low uv, fading lessened, heat loss = energy saver. » Units filled with Argon Gas Is a better insulator than air Higher Energy efficiency Better room climate If you are unsure of what your glass needs are, we are here to help you decide.