Definitive Guide to Frameless Glass

The modern concept of frameless glass in home renovation and in commercial sector is becoming renowned day by day. This technique uses glass and steel installation without forming a frame. Frameless glasses are also used in shower panels of bathroom, in railings or balustrade, stair case, balconies etc. It also helps you to utilize the outside home space effectively. These glasses are strong enough to hold the wall where it is placed. For frameless glazing, laminated glass and toughened glass is used to ensure the safety.

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• When two or more glasses are bound together permanently it forms another type of glass known as laminated glass. The risk is relatively less in comparison to other types of glasses. It can also be baptized as safety glass. In between two glasses there is a thin layer of PVB or EVA, which help in holding each other at the time of breaking of glass.

• Toughened glass has more strength than other types because heating float glass forms it. It breaks into smaller pieces on heavy impact making it less harmful when compared to other glasses. Due to the immense strength the risk of breakage becomes minimized but on other hand it should be drilled and cut according to desired size before the process of toughening. These glasses are used in car glass.

Everything has Pros and Cons of their own. Here are some of the points on installing frameless glass

Pros:

• It gives a rich and amazing look wherever it is installed.
• It does not allow water to get collected at a place and thus reducing the risk of growing mold and fungus.
• It is pretty much easier to clean these glasses
• It is convenient to customize a frameless glass according to the use.

Cons:

• It is relatively expensive and may not fit everyone’s pocket to install frameless glass
• Sometimes it may lack in performance, in case if any gap remains during fitting or there is any measurement issue then water may seep out if it is installed as a bathroom door.
• It can be exploded in worse situation (this is a rare case).

How to deal with installation of frameless glass

The addition of frameless glass enhances the aesthetic appeal of the home decor. You can get a wide variety of glass and color options to choose from and get it installed from either an interior decorator or architect wherever you like be it your bathroom, home or stair.

Step 1- Measurement of frameless glass should be perfect, so that it does not create any issue at the time of fitting.

Step 2- Drilling of points should be dotted accurately, so that screw fits properly.

Step 3- Hang and install the things properly.

Frameless Glass partition 

• Full height partition
• Half height partitions

Both can be used for commercial as well as residential purpose.

Types of frameless glass partition:

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• Top and bottom patch fitting uses toughened glass
• Over panel glass doors have standard size and the extra space is covered with fixed glass.
• The bottom part is inserted in the floor and it is invisible while the patch fitting with toughened glass is used on the top.
• The double leaf door with patch fitting is generally used for main entrance.
• The sliding door is used for internal and external partition. The thickness of glass must be around 8 mm to 12 mm using toughened glass.

In a nutshell we can say that frameless glass mainly uses toughened glass and laminated glass. The thickness varies from 8 mm to 12 mm. we also learned about pros and cons of frameless glass and its type. So, go ahead and invest on frameless glass for your home and enjoy its breathtaking décor.