Decorative Uses of glasses in Homes
glass anD tHeir Decorative Uses in Homes–BisHop ltD Glass is a rigid material which may be either transparent or translucent and, unless a process is applied, brittle in nature. We spoke about the different types of basic glass used in construction. We are going to look at different types of decorative glass and a number of ways in which they are used to accentuate parts of a home.
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types of glass There are main three types of glasses used in homes: Glass Blocks Frosted Glass Coloured glass
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glass Blocks Glass blocks (or glass bricks) can provide light and serve as a decorative addition to a structure; they give an aesthetic look when light is passed through them. However, due to their hollow centre, glass blocks do not have as high a load-bearing capacity as masonry bricks, unless otherwise stated.
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frosteD glass Frosted glass is often used to obscure the onlooker’s view of what’s behind the glass. For this reason, it is ideal to use this type of glass
for
bathroom
windows,
preventing passers-by from seeing into the bathroom when you are undressed. It is used by companies to display company logos or simply add privacy to glass offices.
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coloUreD glass Coloured glass is regular sodalime glass with the addition of metals and oxides, at the time of manufacturing, to change the colour of the glass and enhance its aesthetic appeal. This process does not change the integrity of the original soda-lime glass.
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Decorative Uses of glass Glass Panelling Clear or Painted Glass Balustrades Painted Glass Splash-backs Glass floors and Stairs Glass Balconies Opaque Glass Kitchen Cabinets Glass Doors and Partitions Glass Shower Cubicles Stained Glass or Glass Mosaic
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