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Glass
Glass is by definition an amorphous solid material made by fusing silica with a basic oxide. Glass i.. |
Glass Lites
Synonymous to sheet glass. A transparent, flat glass found in older windows, now largely replaced by.. |
Glass Mosaic
A glass mosaic is a coherent pattern or image in which each component element is built up from small.. |
Glass Storage Techniques
The selection of an appropriate system may save storage space and reduce the incidence of glass brea.. |
Glazing
A term with several meanings depending on how it is used. Glazing can mean the securing or insertion.. |
Handling Coated Glass
If improperly handled the integrity and properties of coated glass can be compromised just as with a.. |
Handling Curved Glass
The glass should rest on three supports formed by wooden wedges, and must be single-stacked when the.. |
History of Glass
Glass formed by the forces of nature has existed since the beginnings of time. It is formed when cer.. |
How to Handle and Store Curved Glass
Bent glass is simply flat glass that is heated to a specific temperature, at which point the glass s.. |
How to Handle Mirrors
Improper handling, storing and cleaning of mirrors may result in damage or quick deterioration of mi.. |
How To Save Energy With Windows
Building heat loss means increased energy costs. Much energy wasted occurs in the form of heat escap.. |
Impact Test
Safety glass is a type of glass that must pass an impact test in which glass cannot break or breaks .. |
Importance Of Cooling Systems
While coolants are often an underrated factor, experts have demonstrated that the usage of coolants .. |
Inclined Glazing
Glazing that is inclined either horizontally or sloping 75° from horizontal. Glazing inclined 15.. |
Inner Pane
A term describing the internal sheet of glass in a unit such as an IGU or laminated glass or any oth.. |
Insulation Value
R-value, synonimous of insulation value, is a term predominantly used in the building industry to de.. |
Intaglio Glass
Intaglio is a form of design/decoration where the picture is cut away below the surface of the glass.. |
Shading coefficient
The total shading coefficient is a measure of the total amount of heat passing through a particular .. |
Single Glazing
Single thickness of glass in a window or door. .. |
Single-Strength Glass
Glass with thickness between 1/12 and 1/10 inch thickness—rarely found in newer windows for sa.. |
Solar Heat Gain
Solar gain (also known as solar heat gain or passive solar gain) refers to the increase in temperatu.. |
Solar Heat Gain Coefficient
The fraction of external solar radiation that is admitted through a window or skylight, both directl.. |
Transom
A transom refers to the horizontal member that is framed across a window, dividing it into stages or.. |
Solar Radiation
Solar radiation is radiant energy emitted by the sun from a nuclear fusion reaction that creates ele.. |
Sound-Reduction Index
A single-number rating of the sound reduction through a wall or other building element. Since the so.. |
Space Bar
Space bars are used to form an IG unit. They are placed between two sheets of glass to hold th.. |
Storage Glass
The selection of an appropriate system may save storage space and reduce the incidence of glass brea.. |
Structural Glazing
A term with multiple meanings. First, glass that is acting as a structural support to other parts of.. |
Thermal Mass
Thermal mass, in the most general sense, is any material that has the capacity to store heat. When u.. |
Thermal Shock
Because of its chemical and mechanical properties, glass is vulnerable to rapid increase or decrease.. |
Visible Transmittance
Visible transmittance (VT) measures how much light comes through a product. VT is expressed as a num.. |
What Makes Glass Transparent?
In general, most liquids and gases—water, air, natural gas, cooking oil, or rubbing alcohol&md.. |
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