You may not know of the wonderfully diverse and numerous options available to you when it comes to glass fittings for your home. The possibilities are not simply limited to clear windows and mirrors, as you may know, but there is a far wider variety of potential styles and types to hand than you may … Continued

Whether you’ve recently moved into a new home or you’re the site manager of a residential or commercial renovation project, crackle glass is something you should know about. It is one of the latest trends in the world of interior design, constructed by laminating three pieces of toughened glass together and subsequently shattering the middle … Continued

Glass splashbacks have a functional role within the kitchen and, there’s no denying, their presence can be very useful when cooking and making food. They don’t stain easily or deteriorate over time, their smooth even surface is easy to keep clean and – thanks to their tough construction – they are incredibly resistant to both … Continued

Across every industry, in every application, one form of glass has risen to be more popular and more heavily used than all the others: toughened glass, also known as tempered glass. But what exactly has led this glass to conquer the world? And what is it used for?

A glass balustrade can add the perfect finishing touch to a stairway, opening the area up and letting more light through, nurturing a feeling of space and airy natural light that can’t be replicated with other balustrade types, and bringing a beautiful finishing touch to any staircase.

Toughened glass is everywhere, although we may not realise it. Toughened glass – also sometimes called “tempered glass” or “safety glass” – is used in our cars, in public buildings, furniture, shelving, bathroom fittings, windows and much more, thanks to its increased strength and protective ability compared to ordinary glass. It’s important enough that we … Continued

Fire resistant glass (sometimes just called “Fire Glass”) is a type of specially-treated glass designed to resist the effects of a fire for much longer than ordinary glass could, acting as a barrier to the fire and preventing it from spreading for a time. Fire rated glass is a vital component of many fire safety … Continued

Obscure glass – like frosted glass or satin glass – is any sort of glass which is not completely transparent. This includes glass which has a pattern on it to distort the image seen behind, or glass which has been textured to prevent the things on the other side from being seen clearly.

Glass balustrades are an excellent way to create space in a room, provide a safe, secure mounting for handrails and protect the stairway’s users from a potential fall. Stylish and elegant, these balustrades can be made to fit any shape and size of staircase and work with any décor theme.

If you are considering an office glass door or an interior glass door for your home, you may have heard the term “tempered glass door” being used, usually in conjunction with a list of impressive-sounding qualities and advantages over other types of glass. But what is a tempered glass door?