How To Inspect Glass? How To Inspect Glass? Glass is generally a supremely clear material, which makes it difficult to inspect. Thankfully, there is a standard in New Zealand (AS/NZS 4667:2016) that outlines the correct procedure for inspecting your glass: Stand 3m...
What is Double Glazing? What is Double Glazing? Double Glazing is when two panes of glass (separated by a layer of air), are used in a home’s window. This provides another layer of insulation for your home, decreasing heat loss through your windows. In the past,...
What is EN673? EN673 is the European standard of measuring a U-Value for glass that is used in a building. All glass companies in New Zealand need to provide the U-Value of their glass solutions in relation to EN673 so that consumers can make informed decisions on the...
What is the R value? What is the R value? The R-Value is the thermal resistance of a glass or window system including the glass, The higher the R-value, the less heat is transmitted throughout the glazing material. The R-value is the reciprocal of the U-value. Need...
What is Toughened Glass? What is Toughened Glass? Toughened Glass is flat or curved glass that has been heat-treated to induce a high surface and /or edge compression. Fully toughened glass, if broken will fracture into many small pieces (dice) which are more or less...
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