[China Glass Network] There are many types of glass. To understand each type of glass, it is difficult for ordinary owners to do it, and it is not necessary. Before buying, it is enough to understand the basic characteristics of glass, its use, and the knowledge of several glass building materials commonly found in home decoration.
Application of glass building materials in home decoration
Glass is a relatively transparent silicate-based non-metallic material with a main component of silica. Glass generally has the characteristics of reflecting, absorbing and transmitting light, and also has relatively high chemical stability, acid resistance and corrosion resistance. With the advent of summer, glass is gaining popularity in the building materials market.
Adjusting the lighting: In the case of insufficient light in the space, using glass as a partial wall or a top material can effectively enhance the brightness of the space and make the space more transparent.
Split space: In the home, glass is often used as a partition. Glass as a partition, although the cost is high, but bright and artistic, can reduce the sense of isolation of the two spaces, visually expand the space area.
Art Deco: The variety of colors and patterns of laminated glass and paper-covered glass, the unique three-dimensional effect of engraving glass, can create a unique artistic atmosphere for the interior under the illumination of sunlight or light, and enhance the taste of the home.
Glass building materials use precautions Choose glass according to the situation at home
Although the glass wall and the top surface have a sense of transparency that other materials do not have, the weaknesses such as fragility and poor sound insulation are also very prominent. Before deciding to use, the owner should consider the situation at home, such as whether there is a child, and the right Whether the influence of privacy can be accepted by the family, etc. In addition, the glass type and the glass area to be used for the decoration of different parts need to pay attention to, for example, the ceiling is not suitable for large-area use of glass.
Home improvement glass needs to be safe
There are many advantages to using glass in home improvement, but you should also pay attention to its disadvantages. In particular, pay attention to the safety of the glass. It is required to be fixed and firm during installation to avoid injury to the elderly and children due to improper installation.
Types of glass building materials commonly used in home decoration
As mentioned above, there are many types of glass. The following are mainly divided into four types according to the function of the glass.
Ordinary flat glass is mainly used for doors and windows, which plays the role of light transmission, windshield and heat preservation; decorative glass has outstanding appearance, color and luster effect, and has strong decorative property; safety glass is a glass with outstanding safety performance and high mechanical strength. The characteristics of strong impact resistance; energy-saving glass is the glass with outstanding thermal insulation performance, and has significant energy-saving effect.
2How to buy ordinary flat glass
Ordinary flat glass is a commonly used glass, and is usually found in doors, windows, partitions, and the like. Let's take a look at the flat glass and its purchase considerations.
Ordinary flat glass
Ordinary flat glass refers to a flat glass product that is not otherwise processed, and is also called a window glass. It is a kind of glass with large production capacity and more use. It is mainly used for doors and windows, which plays the role of lighting, enclosing, heat preservation and sound insulation. It is also the original film that is further processed into other technical glass.
Thickness of ordinary flat glass
thickness | application | |
| 3-4 cm (mm) glass | Refers to glass with a thickness of 3mm. This size of glass is mainly used for the frame surface | |
| 5-6 cm (mm) glass | Mainly used for small-area light-transparent shapes such as exterior windows and door fans. | |
| 7-9 centimeters (mm) glass | Mainly used for large areas such as indoor screens but also protected by frames. | |
| 9-10 centimeters (mm) glass | Can be used for indoor large-area partitions, railings and other renovation projects | |
| 11-12 centimeters (mm) glass | Can be used for floor spring glass doors and some large partitions for active people | |
| 15% (mm) or more glass | Mainly used for large-area floor spring glass doors and exterior wall glass walls | |
　　
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