Thickstun Glass
1314 W. 7th Street
Bloomington IN 47404

Office: (812) 336-4379
            (800) 891-3385
Fax:   (812) 336-1228

Basic Glass Information


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    Basic Definitions: - Basic Glass and Mirror Definitions.

• Beveled Edge - Edge finished at an angle (beveled angled).
  
• Double Strength - Glass of a defined thickness (4.32-5.14 mm).
  
• Glazing - Refers to the use of glass as a cover (window, door, etc.).
  
• Glazing Bead - Strip of material (wood, metal, etc.) used to hold the glass.
  
• Glazing Compound - Soft material (putty) used to hold the glass.
  
• Insulated Unit - Two or more layers of glass enclosing a hermetically-sealed air space with a primary function to reduce heat loss lowering energy consumption and reducing the occurrence of condensation on the warm air side.
  
• Laminated Glass - Two or more glass layers with one or more interlayers of plastic (PVB) or resin, which this interlayer holds the pieces together and provides resistance to objects (such as a person falling through it). Suitable for installation in store-fronts, doors, balconies, stair-railings, roof glazing, etc..
  
• Mirror - Smooth, polished glass surface that forms an image when light is reflected. The mirror backing (color) can be silver, gray, bronze, etc. providing different appearances.
  
• Obscure Glass - Glass with uneven surface that causes light to be diffused which provides a level of privacy
  
• Plexiglass - Acrylic or polycarbonate material and is available in different colors and thicknesses.
  
• Safety Glass - Glass that has passed an impact test and must not break or break safely.
  
• Single Glazing - Window or door with a single pane of glass.
  
• Single Strength Glass - Glass of a defined thickness (2.16-2.57 mm).
  
• Tempered Glass - Stronger than normal annealed glass. When broken, it also shatters into many smaller pieces which prevent major injuries. Suitable for glass façades, sliding doors, building entrances, bath and shower enclosures and other uses requiring superior strength and safety properties.
  
• Weatherstrip - Strip of material used on windows and doors to reduce leaks and help prevent rain and wind from entering.
  
• Wired Glass - Glass with a wire mess inserted into the glass. It provides impact resistance similar to normal glass but in case of breakage the mesh holds the glass pieces together.