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Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of glasses are there?
There are many kinds and types of glass. Please review this table of
glass types for a better understanding of which one is which:
| Glass Type | Descriptions & Applications |
Annealed Glass |
• Plain Ol' Plate − Glass that has not been tempered,
laminated, or treated.
• How to Identify − Sharp shards when broken.
• Applications − windows, shelving, backsplashes, tabletops,
and
desktops.
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| Art Glass |
• Pretty Complimentary − Colored and
Stained Glass
• Fragile − Breaks easily when improperly handled.
• Applications −Door Lights, Windows, Shelving. |
| Laminated Glass |
• Safety in Layers − Poly-lined glass
eliminates risk of
broken glass falling out and causing problems.
• How to Identify − Remains
intact when broken.
• Applications − Windows, Doors, Store Fronts,
Office/Cubical Dividers. |
| Low-Energy Glass |
• Sunscreen − Resists sunbeams and heat,
preventing sun damage and fading inside the home or office.
• How to Identify − Due to the common appearance of LowE
glass, contact a GGS
Service Professional for identification.
• Applications − insulated glass units, windows, doors, gazebos, store fronts. |
| ShowerGuard. Glass |
• Dirt-resistant − microscopically
smoother glass
prevents grime, lime, and scale from cementing into the
naturally-occurring fissures in other types of shower glass.
• How to Identify − Breaks into many tiny pieces, because it
is also tempered.
• Applications − Shower Enclosures. |
| Tempered Glass |
•Hot Stuff − Heat-treated for more resistance
to temperature extremesHow to Identify − Many tiny pieces when broken.
• Applications − Doors, shower doors, insulated glass units,
patio tables,
tabletops, knee-walls |
| Safety Glass |
•Safety Selection − Laminated and Tempered
Glasses
• Smart Glass − Engineered for Precautionary Applications
• 18
from the door or floor: − Whenever having glass installed within 18
inches of a floor or a door, the glass being installed should be
tempered, in accordance with building codes. |
| Safety-Backed Mirrors |
• Reflect Wisely − laminated
mirror backs prevent splintering on mirrors in busy spots like doors and closets.
• How to Identify − Remains intact when broken.
• Applications − Doors, closet doors. |
I need a replacement pane, but I don't know what kind of glass to
order . . . how do I find out what kind of glass it was that broke?
Different types of glass break in different types of ways. Please review
the above table for a better understanding of glass types and how each
breaks.
How accurate do my measurements need to be?
Very accurate! Measurements must be accurate to the 1/8th inch. Because
some types of glass cannot be trimmed or cut smaller, having the correct
measurements is of utmost importance. If doing the measuring by one.s
self, GGS recommends the following:
Check measuring tape to be sure that it reads as small as 1/8th
inch.
Be sure to include edges that may be hidden by frame or trim.
Ask for a friend.s help to be sure that the tape does not sag or slant
while the measurement is being taken.
How long will it take?
The length of time any order takes depends on the following aspects:
Measurement Accuracy
- Type of Project
- Type of Glass
- Etching
- Custom Design
- Installation
What thickness of glass do I need?
Glass thickness is determined by the function of the glass. For example,
glass shelves intended to hold books must be much thicker than the glass
used in a door light. For more specific information, please click here to
contact GGS.
What makes glass more expensive sometimes?
The expense of a glass order can vary, depending on the same aspects that
may affect the length of time in order fulfillment:
- Measurement Accuracy − If you are unsure about measuring it
yourself, let the Service Professionals from GGS do it for you! If we measure it
incorrectly, we won.t charge you if the glass needs reordering.
- Type of Project − Different projects cost different amounts.
For example, a standard shower enclosure without any bells or whistles will
cost significantly less than a glass gazebo.
- Type of Glass − The higher the quality of glass, the more the
glass will cost. For example, Art and Patterned glasses are not quite as economical
as Tempered glass. On the other hand, Annealed glass is more reasonably
priced than Tempered glass.
- Etching − Personalizing glass with an image or a statement may
be done for a reasonable price, of course. Etchings and sand blasting can be
designed as grand as the imagination allows, which may effect pricing.
- Custom Design − Standard designs are often more economical than
custom ones.
- Installation − Even though professional installation often
saves customers both time and money, DIY is more budget-conscious than
professional installation.
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