Tips to Choosing the Best Glass for Your Building

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Tips To Choosing
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THE BEST GLASS
For Your Building
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The Phoenix skyline wouldnt be the same without
those gleaming windows reflecting the sunset in
the evening. You might have also noticed how
the right glass can enhance a buildings sleek
design or spruce up a homes curb appeal.
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Most people dont realize just how much thinking
goes into glass selection. Todays
manufacturing processes provide you with multiple
options for glass types, finishes and
thicknesses.
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Making the best choice for your building is
easier when youve done some pre-consultation
planning.
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Create a List of Essential Needs
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The temptation to pick glass with the most
features is strong. While going all-out tends
to work for many projects, it might not be
necessary with doors and windows.
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For example, you might not want tinted glass if
your goal is to set up displays for people to see
from the sidewalk.
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The opposite can also be true. Knowing
beforehand that breakage is an issue helps you
to focus on stronger types during your
consultation.
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Understand the Basic Types of Glass
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Our professionals know how to talk about their
speciality in a way that any home or commercial
building owner can understand.
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It still helps to have at least a general idea of
how the various glass types differ, along with
their benefits. Brushing up on these basics
will get you off to the right start.
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Annealed

• Sometimes referred to as float glass, youll find
  this type in many buildings.
• It is known for being less expensive than other
  types.
• The lower cost does come with the drawback of
  being more prone to breakage.

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Tempered

• This type goes through a special thermal process
  that makes it four to five times stronger than
  annealed.
• You might prefer this type in areas that get
  bumped regularly, such as a front door.

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Laminated

• Parts of your building with heightened safety and
  security concerns can benefit from this type.
• Laminated glass has two panes with special film
  in between that makes it harder to break.
• If it does break, the plastic film helps to hold
  the pieces together.

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Consider the Location
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As a general rule, youll want to use laminated
or tempered panes in places where there is a high
risk of breakage. For example, safety glass is
ideal for low windows and doors where children
tend to play.
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In some instances, you may be required to use
stronger materials to comply with local building
codes.
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Discuss the Need for Insulation
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Energy-efficiency and noise control are major
concerns for property owners today. Insulated
windows and doors help to prevent heat loss in
buildings and can potentially lower your energy
bills.
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You may also prefer insulated windows for offices
and rooms that are near busy streets.
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Think About Which Type of Finish Is Best
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Now its time to think about aesthetics. Clear
panes are ideal for homes where you want to match
the other buildings in your neighborhood.
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Tinted glass works wonderfully for increasing
security in buildings such as banks or jewelry
stores. Mirrored glass finishes give that
beautiful skyline look that makes a building
stand out.
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Frosted and patterned glass finishes allow the
light in while obscuring peoples view inside.
Picking out a finish tends to be fun and helps
you to fully visualize how the right materials
can make your vision for a building come to life.
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Choosing the right glass type helps you to avoid
paying for features that you dont need. Youll
also benefit from options that help you solve
common problems with buildings, such as the need
to minimize noise.
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You also dont have to worry about making all of
the decisions yourself. Working with a
professional technician helps you to feel
confident about your choice of materials for
your upcoming project.
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Give us a call and well help you decide which
type of glass will work best for you.
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Raben Glass has over 40 years of experience in
the residential and commercial glass
industry. We take pride in providing top quality
service as we replace dual pane windows, install
glass shower enclosures, and build storefront
metal and glass entrances.
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We are bonded and insured, and our work and
products are guaranteed.
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