How is glass used in construction today?
Indeed, today there are too many glasses around. And this has long been a fragile creature that flew into fragments with the smallest mechanical impact. We will try to paint colorfully the entire palette of modern materials, namely, we will consider which types of glass are popular today.
Silicate glass is widely used in modern construction. In the overwhelming majority of cases, it is part of mixtures on a concrete basis, used for finishing premises in order to give them increased waterproofing and fireproof qualities.
In addition, with the addition of various types of glass, depending on the technological requirements for various building materials, the quality of the products is increased and the period of their exploitation as a component used for the erection of buildings is increased several times.
Liquid glass is used in various areas of construction and interior decoration. In order to have an idea of the positive properties of glasses in general, it is necessary to consider separate types and areas of their application in practice, at least conceptually. Of course, one article is not enough for a full review.
Types of glasses popular in interior decoration
Satin-coated glass is used in the manufacture of various types of products, from decorative elements to author's lamps and furniture elements. Satin-coated glass has a matte surface.
To obtain this surface, a mixture of certain chemicals is used in the production, when a chemical reaction occurs on the surface of ordinary glass, and the output is a very interesting structure that is very popular among decorators and designers.
Polymer glass is the latest development of scientists. The polymer used to make this product has the same transparency characteristics as the raw material, but it also has a set of intrinsic qualities that significantly elevate it over simple glass.
First, this material is much stronger. Secondly, the acrylic used in the production makes it possible to impart the necessary forms to this type of glass. In addition, it is very difficult to break such a material, it is not prone to scratching and chipping during use. Due to this, it is used for the manufacture of lenses, as well as the construction of transparent structures and ceilings.
The translucent glass is made from ordinary, but using a special film. Thus, with proper lighting, being on one side, one can see what is happening on the other side and simultaneously its reflection.
If such a glass is used to decorate the window part of the cafe wall, you can sit at a table watching people walk around the street lit by daylight, but passers-by looking at it from the opposite side will be able to see only their reflection. This is a very interesting and controversial material used in various spheres of human life in order to make the interior unique and unusual.
Energy-saving glass has a spraying on its surface from the room, which is made of silver( other metals are sometimes used).The essence of this insignificant layer is that it reflects heat back into the room and does not allow it to emerge into the external environment. It is believed that even a single-chamber glass unit, equipped with this type of glass, is warmer than a two-chamber, about a quarter.
It can not be said that this is a panacea for a comfortable life. There is another side of the medal for double-glazed windows with one glass. Although they will better keep the heat, but according to the simple laws of physics, they should have worse noise insulation than a two-chamber package. But still this indicator is not very big, up to 10%, so before buying, you just have to decide what you prefer.
Durable glass - why are they so?
The multi-layer glass is a kind of material used in the production of three or more layers of material that are joined together by a special film having a transparent structure and invisible to a simple look. This glass has increased density and safety.
This is determined by the fact that when a significant metal damage is caused to the glass, the glass does not scatter into the smallest pieces, but remains on the film that holds the layers together.
Due to the availability of such qualities, it is successfully used in mechanical engineering as a material that is irreplaceable for glazing of both cars and transport that carries citizens and is a socially significant object in which it is necessary to ensure the safety of transported passengers.
Profile glass is a high-strength material, with the use of a rolling method using a specially developed technology. As a rule, sheets of a large area come off the assembly line. Due to the fact that its surface is forged, the scope of this material is very wide.
It has a distinctive feature - excessive strength and ability to withstand enormous loads. The main areas of application of such material today are the glazing of large areas, such as supermarket showcases, or structures, namely, parts of their roofs.