One of Bent Glass Design’s most familiar faces in its Hatboro factory is that of Paul Pich. For 29 years, Paul has been a major contributor to the day-to-day operation of the company. According to Plant Manager Wendi Helms, “Paul can do it all. He ran the ovens, laminated, insulated, and he generously shares his knowledge with… Read more »
The first thing to recognize is that there are different types of glass, and some offer better performance than others. For example, monolithic glass can break and when it does, the glass will vacate the frame. Laminated glass can break too, but it is held in place after breakage by its bonding interlayer. The first… Read more »
The thicker the glass, the greater the strength. Not so with chemically strengthened glass. Elevecture, located in New York City, has incorporated 2mm chemically strengthened glass in building lobbies and interior elevator cabs—high traffic areas that are often subjected to impacts or scratches. More information is available from Elevecture. Chemically strengthened glass offers two more… Read more »
Have you been thinking about installing glass doors inside of your home or business? While some people worry about keeping them clean and the inherent lack of privacy that comes along with glass doors, there are also plenty of benefits that come with having these types of doors in your home or business. Here are… Read more »
Glass doors in your home or office can be a wonderful look. There are different types of glass doors you could choose from depending on the style and benefits you’d prefer. Here are some different glass door options for you to choose from! Let’s take a look at these different glass door options below: Hinged… Read more »
Bullet resistant glass helps to protect against the penetration of bullets fired from small arms such as pistols and rifles. Bullet resistant glass is some of the toughest glass in the entire world. As a result, many different industries have found a way to incorporate bullet resistant glass into their operations. NIJ Ballistic Standards The… Read more »
Glass can be a creative material to use in your home. Glass designs have come a long way throughout the years and incorporating them in your home can give it a great look to your home. Here are some cool options for using glass: Kitchens and Bathrooms Glass tiles in your kitchen or bathroom can… Read more »
If you’ve decided you want to install glass doors in your home or office, the next order of business will be to decide which type of glass doors you want. There are a handful of different options for you to choose from, and each one comes with its own unique benefits. Let’s take a closer… Read more »
Have you been thinking about installing glass doors inside of your home or business? While some people worry about keeping them clean and the inherent lack of privacy that comes along with glass doors, there are also so many benefits that you’ll get to enjoy with them. Take a look at just a few of… Read more »
