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| Impact resistant windows are a very important part of the construction industry and homeowners are well advised to consider their use. But, owners must also recognize that impact “resistant” does not mean hurricane “proof.”
| Incidents in Melbourne of ‘spontaneous’ glass breakage are more about the construction industry forgetting the lessons of the past than ‘cheap’ Chinese imports.
| Glass canopies are a common design element added to homes and commercial buildings around the world, whether they’re new or old.
| With a sophisticated, modern appeal and the long-lasting promise of this highly durable building material, adding a glass canopy over the front door can create just the right finish for your build.
| We all know the basic function of a window and why we think it’s important to the design and functionality of our home – to let in the light and allow us to see our surroundings.
| The façade as a synthesis of building elements, nowadays is the most important building part in terms of performance and architectural design. It is not only the aesthetics that make the façade so significant.
| The façade plays a major role in a building, as it is usually the largest coherent entity in a building.
| Low-e glass stands for low emissivity, whereas emissivity indicates the ability of a material to radiate energy.
| Combining white colour effects with impressive strength-to-weight ratio and excellent postbreakage performance
| Digitalization is the essential next step in glass manufacturing. It’s founded on a high level of automation.
| glasstec generates important impulses: Good mood and solid investment climate
| Also, this edition confirmed glasstec as the main glass industry event. Check out the highlights from the show.
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| Thanks to the committed involvement of architectural offices, university departments and industry associations, glasstec offers some unique added value: the special show: glass technology live!