Energy bills are a considerable expense for any home or business. Rising fuel and energy costs are a major concern for both home owners and business owners. By improving the insulation and glazing you can bring down the cost of air conditioning and heating in your home or office. Double glazing the windows is highly effective in insulating a property. If your property is located in a warm area that receives plenty of direct sunlight, you are probably paying excessively for air conditioning. You can reduce UV glare if your window glass is coated in a film that acts like a UV shield and keeps out the heat and glare. This coating should be applied to the outside of the windows to reflect the light rays away. This helps in reducing energy bills. Insulation and other measures can cut your energy costs by a third.
Glass and chrome are extensively used in modern architecture. Glass has been used for a multitude of purposes for thousands of years. Syrians have been using glass in construction since the seventh century, but it was first developed in Mesopotamia around 3500 BC!
Made from some of the most abundant raw materials on the face of the planet, glass is essentially made of silica sand (SiO2) and that explains its cheap availability and extensive use. In architecture, for tableware, utensils, art and for construction, we find it almost everywhere. It is eco friendly and bio degradable. It finds use in fiber optics, fine art and for protection and display.
The various properties of glass can be enhanced or altered by addition or alteration of the components. Compounds like limestone, soda ash, dolomite and other additive compounds are used to change some features. It is sometimes heat treated to boost its performance and strength. Windshields of automobiles use special glazing to prevent shattering on impact. Windshields are designed to withstand high speed impact and not shatter. Shards and splinters from shattered windscreens are main causes of injuries to passengers and drivers during auto collisions. Airplane windows also use special glazing to withstand the immense differences in pressure between the pressurized cabin and the low air pressures at high altitudes.
If your home or business is located on a busy street you may find strangers and passersby looking into your home causing you discomfort. Coating the windows with dark film or installing curtains and blinds helps. Street-facing windows are also more susceptible to damage and breakages. For store fronts, you should install heavy duty glass. Dallas, TX residents can find dealers in best quality products in the area.
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