Glass replacement is an inevitable part of owning any home or premises, particularly when glass and glazing has become damaged or cracked. This is especially common when one has children, or if vandalism is a local problem. One may also be refurbishing, renovating or building an extension to your home, in which case energy efficient glass or safety glass may be on your wish list.

Glass and glazing specialists will have all the necessary tools and expertise to measure, cut, deliver and fit any replacement glass you need. There are a range of types of glass to consider, including:

• Safety glass - manufactured to a higher compression, which increases its strength and allows it to shatter into tiny, safe, fragments
• Floating glass - the most common type of glass, commonly found in the home
• Laminated glass - float glass compressed with a clear laminate, utilised when safety is a factor
• Energy efficient - a coating allows light to penetrate, but reduces the amount of heat transfer into the home
• Double glazing - two or more sheets of glass are used in conjunction, to enhance thermal efficiency and noise reduction

Other factors to consider when replacing your glass and glazing are the suitability of the type of glass to its application, bearing in mind the aspect of your home and how much sun its gets in a day. The direction and size of any windows is crucial in this regard.

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