Common special glass applications and effects

Special glass refers to glass that has undergone some processing on ordinary glass to cause the glass to have a special function. As people's needs increase, there are more and more types of special glass, so a variety of glasses with special properties have emerged. Common ones include: frosted glass, patterned glass, wired glass, photochromic glass, foam glass, laser glass, glass bricks, etc. Their uses are also varied, and I will introduce them to you below.

Special glass application - frosted glass

Frosted glass is commonly known as frosted glass. As the name suggests, the surface of frosted glass is rough, so it transmits light but has poor perspective. It is mostly used in some relatively secret spaces. Such as bathroom, toilet, etc.

Special glass application - embossed glass

Patterned glass is also called knurled glass positive and negative pressure protector. The surface of the embossed glass is uneven, resulting in irregular refraction. The light makes the indoor sunlight less intense, and the beautiful patterns on the glass can also have a certain decorative effect. It is often used in offices, conference rooms, classrooms, bathrooms and some public places that require partitioning effects.

Special glass application - wired glass

The biggest feature of wired glass is that when broken, the glass fragments will still adhere to the steel wire inside the glass, preventing splash injuries. to others. Therefore, it is particularly suitable for corridors, protective doors, staircases, factory skylights, various lighting roofs, etc. in some public buildings.

Special glass application - photochromic glass

Photochromic glass adds photosensitive compounds of aluminum and tungsten during the production process, so this glass has the ability to withstand sunlight Light changes the nature of color. When photochromic glass is exposed to strong light, its color will weaken as the light becomes stronger, and it will return to its original color when the illumination stops. In the past, based on its characteristics, we mostly used it to make sunglass lenses. Now it is developing from photography, architecture, medicine, transportation and other aspects.

Special Glass Application - Foam Glass

Foam glass is a porous, lightweight glass made from glass fragments, but its pores are all closed. . Its characteristics are that it is impermeable to water and air, fireproof, has strong frost resistance and good sound insulation performance. Therefore, it can be used for indoor insulation and sound insulation of music rooms and broadcast studios.

Special glass application - laser glass

Laser glass has a wide range of uses and is a very popular new building decoration material in the world today. Its own characteristics have a very strong decorative effect. Due to different light sources and different light receiving points, the colors and patterns seen are also different, giving people a strong sensory enjoyment. Laser glass is mainly used for decoration of walls, windows, ceilings, and floors, and can also be used to make furniture and other decorative items.

The main function of glass bricks is for decoration, and they are suitable for occasions where light transmission, glare, and direct sunlight need to be controlled.

Nowadays, there are more and more types of materials used to decorate buildings. We must use the right materials in the right places to make our home life more comfortable!