Cast Lamination
The process of laminating glass with uneven qualities with a liquid
resin. These glass products are produced with a dam tape that is
1/4" wide and runs around the perimeter of the entire piece of
glass. This tape can be removed and the edges can be polished. Please
request your choice to have the tape removed at the time of your
quotation. Otherwise, please make sure that your installation has a
minimum of 5/16" coverage on all sides.
Frosting and Carving
We produce a variety of frosted and carved glass decoration. Our special
Micro-Frost process resembles an acid etch glass with a minimal surface
texture that reduces the depression in the glass and minimizes its
ability to collect dirt and oil. We have the ability to do the most
basic designs to the most advanced photographic techniques in sizes as
large as the availability of float glass.
Etch-Seal
If you create a frosted design and want to keep it protected inside the
lamination layer then Etch-Seal is the way to go. This process allows us
to keep your design encapsulated inside the lamination and the frost wonít
disappear even when it is laminated. This process has some limitations
so please always consult with us when considering the use of Etch-Seal.
Clear-Shield
Frosted and clear glass surfaces are porous materials that have the
ability to pick up dirt, oil and mineral deposits. Clear-Shield is a
polymer coating that chemically reacts to the surface of the glass and
through this coating closes the pores of the material. By eliminating
the crevices, contaminates do not have the ability to adhere themselves
to the surface of the coating. This makes contaminates on the glass
surface easy to clean off. This is especially true on frosted and carved
surfaces.
Low-Iron Glass
All clear float glass contains a quantity of iron that reveals itself in
typical clear glass as a green hue. This hue intensifies as glass gets
thicker. This is an aspect that needs to be considered when ordering
translucent and opaque materials. This hue also varies depending on the
original float glass supplier.
To eliminate this green hue we offer low-iron glass products that are
perfectly clear as you look through the front of the glass. This glass
is the perfect material when color is critical. It is also important to
know that low-iron glass is designed as crystal clear from the flat
surface, and although they may appear clear along the edge on occasion
this is not a consistent quality.
Backpainted Glass
Using only low-iron glass for this product we coat the back of the glass
with a special paint designed to bond to glass. On top of the multiple
coats of paint we apply a backing surface design to allow even annealed
glass to comply with all safety requirements.
UV Bonding
A technique used to chemically bond two pieces of glass to glass, or
glass to metal together with seamless joints. This process is generally
used for showcases and furniture pieces.
Insulated Glass
All of our glass is available as insulated units. Please call out the
glass you would like to put together in the unit and the spacer size and
color. We have availability to all major glass products and will be
happy to oblige whatever your needs happen to be.
Laminated/Annealed
This is the process of glass produced with annealed glass on both lites
of a laminated product. This glass complies with all Category II and
ANSI 97.1 requirements, although we do not use this when strength is a
factor.
Laminated/Tempered
For this product we first fabricate and temper both lites of glass and
then laminate them together. We recommend this product in all areas
where glass strength is an issue such as exterior conditions when heat
absorption is a factor or frameless doors.
