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Types of Architectural glass used in skylights & domes

Dome and skylight roofs upload architectural value to the structure. Since historic times, domed palaces were constructed from stunning fau00e7ade blended with brick mortar. Apart from the architectural beauty, the dome affords extraordinary herbal mild and substantially reduces strength costs. The cover of present day skylights is made completely of glass, and the load-bearing panel occupies minimum space, permitting the whole spectrum of mild to pass through.

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Types of Architectural glass used in skylights & domes

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  1. TYPES OF ARCHITECTURAL GLASS USED IN SKYLIGHT & DOMES

  2. There are many astounding properties of architectural glass. Whether aesthetically or technically, the AGC glass has unlimited scope of applications. It is extremely useful in interior designing and external glazing. Moreover, its usage in industries cannot be overlooked. It is a favourite of architects as well as interior designers, as it comes in a rich range and tames light. This helps them to take creative liberties while designing with it. Its being environment friendly is an added bonus. This type of glass comes in a large variety.

  3. LAMINATED GLASS This type of glass is made from many sheets of glass which are separated from each other by plastic films. The benefits is that, in case it breaks, the pieces do not scatter, but remains joined to the film. Furthermore, it is very strong and provided great protection in case of falling out.

  4. INSULATING GLASS This type of glass is known for reflecting the building heat back into the interior. The advantage of double glazing is that the insulation power doubles in this, as compared to the single glazing. This type of glass saves energy by minimizing the heating.

  5. WIRED GLASS The weird glass is one which is known specifically for it's flame - retardant properties. This is a type of a clear glass, which comes with a metal wire mesh, which comes handy in keeping the glass in place if there is a breakage.

  6. INDUSTRIAL GLASS These type of glasses are known to be the high-tech glasses, and are used mainly in shipbuilding, solar power, industrial refrigeration. They are also much in demand in domestic appliances and electronic displays domestic appliances and electronic displays.

  7. TOUGHENED GLASS This is a glass which is produced by a heat treatment. As a result, it becomes five times stronger than an ordinary glass, as far as the resistance of a glass to physical or thermal shock is concerned.

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