Chemically strengthened glass is one of those materials that quietly supports modern design and technology. From building facades to transportation and interior design, it combines strength, beauty, and versatility. At Bent Glass Design, we work with chemically strengthened glass every day, helping clients bring durable and visually stunning concepts to life. What Makes Chemically Strengthened… Read more »
Glass is everywhere around us, from the sleek facades of modern buildings to the screens we touch every day. To make it stronger, safer, and more versatile, it often undergoes one of two treatments: heat strengthening or chemical strengthening. Both methods improve durability, but they do so in very different ways. At Bent Glass Design,… Read more »
Flat and bent laminated glass can be found in a variety of architectural settings, including railing systems for balconies and decks. Glass affords visibility and preserves views of the surrounding area. Laminated glass offers the additional feature of glass retention after breakage. Photos from a recent glass railing installation were shared by Deck Craft Plus,… Read more »
Modern businesses face increasing demands for both security and visual appeal. At Bent Glass Design, we help bridge that gap with bullet-resistant bent glass—a custom-fabricated solution that strengthens your space while maintaining clarity and sophistication. Whether you manage a retail storefront, a theater, a financial institution, or a public facility, our glass is designed to… Read more »
There is no dispute about the use of glass in shower and bath enclosures. Glass is functional and elegant. The glass can be flat or curved, transparent or decorative, framed, semi-framed, or unframed to suit the customer. There are a few things to remember about glass shower enclosures: Safety Glazing is Required in All Shower… Read more »
Retail stores with interior glass railings accomplish several key objectives. First, the transparency of glass enables shoppers to view the array of merchandise—even when they are moving from one floor to another. Second, glass railings are unobtrusive. They may be in the center of the retail floor, but they do not become a visual obstacle…. Read more »
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 »
Whether it is monolithic, laminated or insulated, curved glass is sure to turn a standard glass application into one that is unique and eye-catching. There are many options to consider when customizing architectural glass. How to Plan Your Glass Design First, what is the glass shape and size that best complements the designer’s vision for the… 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 »
When you are describing a piece of flat glass, it comes down to three dimensions—the thickness, the length, and the width. With bent glass, the thickness is easy to specify, but it gets more complicated to specify the dimensions related to shape. Here are the terms that you will need to specify when describing bent… Read more »
