Bevel (Bevelled Edge)

Bevel (Bevelled Edge)

A decorative angled, polished edge that creates a “framed” light-catching border on glass or mirrors. Popular on frameless bathroom mirrors and feature panels. Definition A

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Mirror

Clear glass with a metallic reflective coating (usually silver or aluminium) protected by paint/backing. Used for bathrooms, wardrobes, feature walls and commercial fit-outs. Definition A

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Low-E (Low-Emissivity) Glass

Low-E (Low-Emissivity) Glass

Clear glass with a microscopically thin metallic coating that reduces radiant heat transfer while keeping high daylight. Common in insulated glass units (IGUs) and some

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Laminated Glass

Laminated Glass 101

Two or more glass layers bonded with a plastic interlayer (usually PVB) so the pane stays intact if broken. Used widely in shopfronts, doors, and

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Toughened glass explained

Toughened (Tempered) Glass

Grade A safety glass made by heating and rapidly cooling float glass to lock in surface compression. Stronger than annealed glass and crumbles into small,

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Float glass 101

Float Glass

Flat glass made by floating molten glass over a bath of molten tin, producing very uniform thickness, excellent flatness, and minimal optical distortion. Common base

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