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Topics regarding quality of glass, its processing and its application in building. 

Glass panels for decking

Instead of using wooden panels or ballustrades/ spindles for a decked area I would like to use glass square or rectangle panels supported between posts. What do I need to consider to achieve this? Are there companies out there who can provide this product? The effect I am after is similar to that you see on designer balconies of modern apartments etc.

Simon.

Surface Defects

Tempered glass can collect microfines from dirty rollers when it passes through the lehr. When cool these become permanently embedded in the surface. If you drag a penny across a dry surface it sounds like sandpaper. When removing anything with even a plastic scraper the microfines are dislodged and dragged, resulting in billions of very fine scratches. These defective surfaces can be very problematic. I was wondering if any window manufacturers have had any experience with them?

Henry Grover Jr.
Glass Tech Services
Windowinspector@hotmail.com

Frameless glass software

I owne a glass shop in an up scale part of town. I enjoy my business. My problem is software for my office and heavy glass drawings. I am not real happy with crlaurence price. I sell there hardware and I believe my shop is about to explode. The software saves me time therefor saveing me money. I thought that there might be a better rate since I use there software. I want to expand and become known for the finest shower and window service company.