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 »
Category: Glass Windows
Glass in Schools, What’s to Know?
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 »
Milano Glassworks – Stained Glass Studio
The collaboration between Milano Glassworks and Bent Glass Design has resulted in custom glass for a variety of residential and commercial architectural applications, including glass railings, entryways, doors, and sidelites. Milano Glassworks has been recognized for its stained glass with traditional lead caming since 1993, but that is not all this small, family-run company can… Read more »
How Curved Glass is Used for Residential Windows
Boscawen, New Hampshire is the home of KSD Custom Wood Products, Inc., a supplier of custom crafted wood windows and doors. These traditional windows and doors are found in many residential, commercial, educational, and institutional buildings. In some cases, these windows and doors are comprised of curved glass that is installed into insulating glass units, delivering both… Read more »
Benefits of Bullet Resistant Glass for Specific Businesses
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 for Natural Light in a Workplace
Natural light in the workplace is something employees cherish while they are stuck in the office. A workplace is supposed to be a comfortable place for workers to be productive and efficient in their jobs and careers. Employees may feel overwhelmed with the amount of work they have to get done, and natural light can… Read more »
How You Can Use Glass in Your Home
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 »
The Importance of Natural Light in a Workplace
During the course of our lives, we spend a lot of time at work. When we spend eight hours in one place, we want to make it as enjoyable and comfortable as possible. We need comfy chairs, good coffee, and of course, a nice dose of natural light. No one wants to feel like they… Read more »