Low-E Glass

Do you feel that your house is getting too hot because of too much heat absorption?  Don't worry because latest glass technology can provide a better home environment. Using the processed glass called Low-E, the radiation coming from the sun can be reduced. Providing a cooler atmosphere and less heat. An excellent example is the http://www.sanfranciscomirror.com/. This is the top glass supplier in the Phillippines. Below is an infographic showing the benefits of using Low-E Glass.

How Glasses Can Improve Your Home

Today, glass has become an essential part of house building and renovation. Many architects and interior designers use its many applications to provide more efficient and creative designs.  It is very important to know the proper application and material specification before applying it to your projects. For home development and construction, we can use glasses at some parts of the house to make it neater, elegant and classy. Here are great ideas for glass applications in your respective homes.

Window Panes

This is the part of the house that is the easiest to improve and beautify. Glasses can add great impact in making your home look brighter and let more sunshine to come in. This could also save you electricity because you don’t even have to turn on the lights because the house is naturally lit by the sun. And if you don’t want too much light to come in, there are tinted glasses available. They can make your house a little brighter compared to the transparent or clear glasses.

Table Tops

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Using glass as your table top can make your house look sleeker and adds a modern touch to any part or room of the house. You can use and place it as outdoor furniture, or you can put it in your dining room, and you can make it as a coffee table or as an occasional table. There are many glass tints and textures available, you just have to choose the design that will best fit to your taste and will look good for your house.

 

Glass Partition Walls

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Glass can be used as your home’s partition wall. You can either use toughened or laminated glass to add a modern look and will maintain the feel of having more space. Compared to traditional partitions, glass partitions are easy to clean provides a neat and spacious view of the house. And if you are worried about privacy, there are tinted and opaque glass wall partitions will ensure that.

Shower Enclosures

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The primary purpose of using glass as shower screen is to avoid water splashes that makes the whole bathroom wet and flooded. Aside from that, it also adds a sense of space and elegant look to your shower room. You can enjoy soaking and getting wet during shower without those splashes on the floor. Depending on your bathroom size and shape, there are many professional glass providers that will assist you in achieving a modern and posh look for your comfort room.

Glass Wardrobes

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Another elegant touch to your bedroom is the application of glass in wardrobes. The widely used is the sliding wardrobe doors that maximize your access and space compared to the normally outward opening wardrobes. This adds extra space in the bedroom and minimizes the squeaks of old fashioned wardrobe cabinets.

There are many more uses of glass that can add elegance and can greatly improve not just the appearance, but also the functionality and efficiency of several parts of your house.

Happy Renovation folks! Stay tuned for more home tips!

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Fixing A Broken Glass Window Pane

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When our children play around the house, expect some broken vases, pot, and even the glass windows. We can’t blame them, they’re just kids having fun. Although discipline is a must, but what should we do when our expensive window glasses broke?

Headache right? But did you know that instead of being problematic on finding someone to repair and replace broken window glasses, you could actually fix it by yourself and would only cost you fewer bucks compare to hiring a glass repairing company?

You just have read right through the article for you to discover the DIY of repairing broken window glass.

To know more about the tips, just click here.

It will guide you and definitely help you to replace your broken glass in just a few minutes. It’s an alternative or a substitution process for your glass window panes.  

Shower Enclosure Tips

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Taking a Shower is part of our daily routine, especially for those who have jobs that start at eight in the morning, those parents who have kids to take care of, or even just in a normal day. But what if your bathroom gets flooded and water splashes are everywhere? Hustle, right? That is why shower enclosures are invented.

One of the most important and frequently used parts of our house is the bathroom. That is why we put so much effort on creating a relaxing and comforting place so we enjoy our showers and baths. But how can you do that if every time you will go into the bathroom, it is always flooded and wet.

That is where the shower enclosure comes in. Most bathrooms have it to avoid water splashes helps in making it look clean and nice. But before you renovate your bathroom, you must consider your budget and your space. How much will the enclosure cost you? You will probably see great designs in the shop, so beautiful that you will definitely buy it. But when you look at the price, your budget is not enough. Or you will see other designs that are affordable but the size is too large or too small for your bathroom. So be careful when choosing the applicable or most suitable type of enclosure for you. 

Below are some of the types of enclosure and their corresponding application:

The Door Enclosure

Door Enclosure
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This is one of the oldest types of shower enclosure; it provides enough cover to keep the place warm and a good shield from water splashes. Preferably a folding or a sliding one fits any bathroom. The only disadvantage is when you install a hinged type, is the tendency to hit another part of the bathroom, especially when the space is very limited.

The Walk in Enclosure

Walk in Enclosure
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If you have a lot of space in your bathroom and you want your enclosure to look luxurious, the walk in enclosure best for you. It is a type of enclosure that provides space for the occupant for it is relatively longer than other types of enclosures. Another thing is that it looks great than the others. Its walls can be opened at either side to allow air flow.

The Quadrant Enclosure

Quadrant Enclosure
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This type of enclosure is advisable for those who want to save space in their bathroom. Aside from its saving option is its stylish form. This style is for those who want to achieve a posh and modern look and feel of their comfort rooms.

The Shower Screen Enclosure

Shower Screen
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If you want to protect the larger part of your bathroom from water splashes, this enclosure is suitable for you. This is simple enough to install whether you have a small or a large bathroom.    

With all those types of enclosures, there other designs that will suit several bathrooms types. And if you can’t find the right one for you, there are others who are knowledgeable when it comes to installing a proper enclosure for your bathroom. One is the Shower Enclosure Philippines, which produces high-quality glass enclosures.

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