Glass and Glazing Education
Windows material types: Aluminium, Timber and uPVC
Window Frames Window frames are the structural surrounds that hold the glass in place — but they do much more
Windows & Frames: Window Types (Sliding, Awning, Casement & Double-Hung)
Window Types Windows aren’t just about appearance — their design influences ventilation, energy performance and day-to-day usability in Australian homes.
Bevel (Bevelled Edge)
A decorative angled, polished edge that creates a “framed” light-catching border on glass or mirrors. Popular on frameless bathroom mirrors
Mirror
Clear glass with a metallic reflective coating (usually silver or aluminium) protected by paint/backing. Used for bathrooms, wardrobes, feature walls
Double Glazing (Insulated Glass Units)
Two panes of glass separated by a sealed spacer to create an insulating air or argon cavity. Delivers lower U-values,
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
Laminated Glass 101
Two or more glass layers bonded with a plastic interlayer (usually PVB) so the pane stays intact if broken. Used
Toughened (Tempered) Glass
Grade A safety glass made by heating and rapidly cooling float glass to lock in surface compression. Stronger than annealed
Float Glass
Flat glass made by floating molten glass over a bath of molten tin, producing very uniform thickness, excellent flatness, and
Condensation & Foggy Windows
Why it happens, and when to reseal or replace units Condensation shows up when warm, moist air hits cold glass.
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- Glass (14)
- Double Glazing (2)
- Glass Types (9)
- Bevel (1)
- Float Glass (1)
- Hush Glass (acoustic laminated) (1)
- Laminated Glass (4)
- Low-E Glass (1)
- Mirror (1)
- Toughened Glass (1)
- Smart Glass (1)
- Maintenance (4)
- DIY Maintenance (1)
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- uPVC (2)
- Window Frames (4)
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