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 »
Glass can be beautiful—but not all glass is created equal. When safety, durability, and performance matter, laminated glass rises above the rest. At Bent Glass Design, we specialize in fabricating custom curved laminated glass that meets the demands of both modern aesthetics and structural integrity. Whether you’re designing a stunning new office, retrofitting a retail… Read more »
Diners at the Oyster and Sushi Bar, located on the Sky Terrace of the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa in Reno, Nevada, are treated to delicious meals and spectacular views of downtown Reno and the mountains. The elegance of the Sky Terrace is enhanced by an attractive glass portal and structural glass railing—both made with laminated… Read more »
SKL Glass is located on Staten Island, New York. This family business has over 20 years’ experience in the business of glass, mirror, and window treatment installations. The company specializes in store front and emergency repairs but takes on a variety of architectural projects that include shower door and glass partition installations. SKL reached… Read more »
Creating anything with a curve to it can be considered just as much an art as it is a science. It adds to the uniqueness of a piece of furniture, a room or a building. But working within that curve, especially when adding different material elements, has its own learning “curve”. Measuring Accuracy A residential… 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 »
Visual Millwork & Fixture Manufacturing Inc (VM) is a custom millwork manufacturing company located in Deer Park, Long Island. It is 4 generations strong with more than 85 years of experience. The offices and manufacturing are housed in a 100,000-sf facility. The onsite fabricators work not only with wood but PLam, acrylic, solid surface, metals,… Read more »
The windows on the front façade of the New York Yacht Club’s Clubhouse on West 44th Street have been restored to current day standards. This stately Beaux-Arts style building opened in 1901 originally had wood windows with monolithic glass. The new glass is 7mm laminated, providing better sound control and resistance to ultraviolet radiation. Traditional… 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 »
Glass railings are part of many interior and exterior spaces. These railings can be constructed with flat or curved glass, but the building code requirements are the same. Here are some typical questions. Q: What type of glass can be used in a handrail or guard? A: Section 2407 of the International Building Code states,… Read more »
