Glass & Glazing FAQs

Glazing the windows of your home or commercial property is more than just an additional extra. When we glaze our windows, we are ensuring a stronger bottom line, protecting our assets and creating more comfortable home and work spaces. We design a space that is multi-functional, secure and well-maintained. 

– Energy-Efficiency

– Sound Proofing and Privacy

– Increased Security

– Longevity and Value

If your windows are single glazed, you will notice that they are cold on the inside in the winter and may even build a coating of condensation. The inside panel of double-glazed windows remains at room temperature, preventing condensation.

Two pieces of glass are separated by a gap that might vary in size in double glazing. The space between the two panes of glass can be vacuum-sealed or filled with insulating gas.

The two panes are efficient in all seasons; they prevent heat from leaving in the winter while they lock the heat out in the summer.

Almost any window style can be double glazed, including sliding, folding, and French doors. We can even make your single glazed windows double glazed.

In short, yes, they are easy to clean and maintain. Check out our tips on how to clean splashbacks.

Glass splashbacks are created from tempered glass that has been heated to provide extra strength. Due to its toughness, this glass is more durable against heat and dirt. They can withstand more than normal glass before they break. 

Tempered glass is approximately five times stronger than normal glass. The core of tempered glass is stronger, so if it is smashed it will shatter into small, blunt fragments, whereas normal glass will shatter into shards. 

So tempered glass is not only stylish, but also a safer option. 

Even though it is possible to cut tempered glass, we would not advise you to do so. When your saw cuts through a certain point, it causes tension between the interior and exterior of the tempered glass to immediately resolve. This leads to it shattering. 

It is best to have your glass splashback made according to your measurements so it perfectly fits where it is supposed to. 

A splashback can be fitted in two different ways: with screw fixings or with adhesive fixings. 

If you want to opt for screw fixings, you need to make sure that the holes are drilled prior to the glass being tempered. Avoid over-tightening screws as this may damage the glass, causing it to crack at a later stage. 

Screw fixings are easily noticeable. So if you want to camouflage them, you need to carefully position the screws. 

Adhesive fixings are a more simple fitting method. You do not need to drill any holes, and the fixings will not be visible. 

All you have to do is apply silicone-based glue to the back of your splashback and place it up against the wall until the glue dries. Make sure you support the splashback whilst it dries. 

Adhesive fixings are the preferred choice by many people, as they deliver a clean and beautiful finish.

It is possible to overlay a tile splashback with a glass splashback. But you should keep the following aspects in mind. 

If you choose to place a glass splashback over tiles, you will be creating a splashback that is twice as thick. This means it could protrude in certain areas and restrict the amount of space you have available. This will be more visible around the sockets, which may need to be fitted again. 

Another point worth considering is that the glue on your tile splashback will carry the weight of two splashbacks. You need to ensure that your tile splashback is properly fixed to the wall. 

Yes, glass splashbacks can be used with gas burner stove tops if there is enough space between your hot pots and the tempered glass surface. Constant hot and cold temperatures will lead to the glass cracking. Therefore, keep the distance between your glass splashback and the gas stove as wide as possible. 

There’s no single answer. It depends on several things. 

Firstly, the size of your windows, you’ll need the glass sized and cut to shape. From there, we would look at how your property is laid out. Installing glass on the ground is much easier and quicker than doing it on the tenth floor—next up, it’s a question of materials, equipment and time needed to get the job done. 

Now that we know what we’re dealing with, the next thing we’ll have to talk about is window glazing. People tend to think that it is added to windows after being installed. This simply isn’t the case.