Annealed glass is the most common glass used in windows. Annealed glass is also known as a standard sheet of float glass.Â
Annealing of glass is a process of slowly cooling hot glass objects after they have been formed, to relieve residual internal stresses introduced during manufacture. Especially for smaller, simpler objects, annealing may be incidental to the process of manufacture, but in larger or more complex products it commonly demands a special process of annealing in a temperature-controlled kiln known as a lehr. Annealing of glass is critical to its durability. Glass that has not been properly annealed retains thermal stresses caused by quenching, which indefinitely decrease the strength and reliability of the product. Inadequately annealed glass is likely to crack or shatter when subjected to relatively small temperature changes or to mechanical shock or stress. It even may fail spontaneously.
Toughened or tempered glass is a type of safety glass processed by controlled thermal treatments to increase its strength compared with normal glass. Tempering puts the outer surfaces into compression and the inner surfaces into tension. Such stresses cause the glass, when broken, to crumble into small granular chunks instead of splintering into jagged shards as plate glass (a.k.a. annealed glass) creates. The granular chunks are less likely to cause injury.
As a result of its safety and strength, toughened glass is used in a variety of demanding applications, including windows, shower doors, architectural glass doors and tables, refrigerator trays, as a component of bulletproof glass, for diving masks, and various types of plates and cookware... Read More
Laminated glass is normally used when there is a possibility of human impact or where the glass could fall if shattered and also for architectural applications. Skylight glazing typically use laminated glass. In geographical areas requiring hurricane-resistant construction, laminated glass is often used in exterior storefronts, curtain walls and windows... Read More
Digital designs printed onto glass offers you the opportunity to have a stunning piece of art work in your kitchen or bathroom with its versatility acting as a backsplash as well as artwork.
Printed glass creates a beautiful and inspiring focal point for kitchens, bathrooms and commercial interiors.
Image/Design Choice
UGI offers an extensive range of ready to use images ranging from tranquil landscapes to retro patterns and design. If you have a design in mind, we have a very helpful graphic designer team that can help to create your image.Â
You can also supply your own images for glass splashbacks. We recommend images be sent as JPG files and at least 4500 x 3000 in pixels and 300dpi. This size and resolution will be suitable for splashbacks up to 1250 x 2500 mm.Â
* Please note, images downloaded from Google Images or from website galleries are not suitable. These images are poor quality and probably come with copyright protection.