Clear Glass

Sometimes ordinary glass just doesn’t have the clarity needed for the end result you’re looking for. Particularly where a specific visual effect is required, perhaps involving the play of light through the glass feature, or where there is a need for a flawless display option,

extra clear glass

could well be required.

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The main difference between clear glass and standard glass is the type of sand that’s been used to create it. If large amounts of iron or other elements are present in the sand which is melted to form the glass, the end product will be slightly opaque – often glass made with iron-rich sand has a slightly greenish tinge. Although this isn’t normally noticeable, in certain applications an unwanted tint can become more visible. If clarity matters, why not opt for one of our clear glass options?

We can provide extra clear glass

Whether you need clear glass plates or clear float glass (float glass is made by floating molten glass on a bed of molten metal to produce a sheet of glass that’s very flat and also very even in thickness – ideal for window glass), we have suitable products available. Our advanced manufacturing methods ensure that every piece of glass we create is made to a high standard, using our stringent quality control systems. If clear glass is required, we will use carefully sourced sand which is low in iron and other elements which may affect the clarity of the final installation.

Clear glass plates have many different applications

The most common use for clear glass is in windows, where occupants require a clear view out, or where a clear view in is needed (for example a commercial show room or shop front). It is also a popular choice for interior installations where an exceptional level of aesthetic appeal is required. Clear glass isn’t just decorative, it can also be treated so that it has all the toughness and durability of any other sort of glass. If you feel a high level of clarity is important to the end purpose of your installation, we can design and deliver a suitable option.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Frameless glass pool fencing consists of a toughened or “tempered” glass panel held upright with small stainless steel posts. The result is a glass barrier that is simple, strong and unobtrusive. It is particularly popular for frameless glass pool fencing applications because it permits full visibility both into and out of the pool area, simplifying supervision and thereby adding to the safety of the pool fencing.

  • Our frameless glass pool fences use 12mm toughened glass. Toughened glass is regularly used in commercial building applications such as glass railings in shopping centres and is immensely strong. It can be broken by sharp impact but in that extremely unlikely event, it breaks into small “pebbles” of glass, providing much greater safety than normal glass.

  • Toughened glass is manufactured using a process of extreme heating and rapid cooling, making it much harder, yet more flexible than normal glass. Extensively used in commercial construction such as large glass walls, skylights and office partitions, it is also widely used in domestic dwellings in fixtures like frameless shower screens, kitchen bench splashbacks, and, of course, all kinds of balustrades and pool fencing.

    Often referred to as “safety glass” the kinds of glass which can be used in all these applications is specified under Australian Standards and various building codes which serve to protect consumers. Largely heat resistant, toughened safety glass is all around you every day in many other products and, of course, we ensure all Coastline products are fully compliant with all the regulations and building codes, which keep you safe.

  • Toughened glass is very strong indeed. Think of the glass railings in your local shopping centre and the loads those railings must be able to resist. Imagine how strong those glass-clad high-rise office blocks have to be to withstand the wind 100 metres above ground or accidental impact. Our frameless glass pool fences, which use the same kind of glass, have been tested for compliance with all the requirements of safety authorities and easily passed with flying colours. Even when higher loads than necessary were applied, the posts and glass remained unaffected.

  • All glass fencing requires precise measuring which enables us to assemble all the componentry. As soon as the materials have been delivered to your home, we’ll schedule the installation which involves assembling the fence panels, positioning, core drilling the holes, and fixing of the posts. Once the posts have been installed and the epoxy compounds that hold them in place has “cured”, the glass and any gates are installed and thoroughly cleaned.

  • Soap and water is all that is needed to maintain the class and stainless steel.

  • The fence layout can be modified if necessary. Of course, as with any building project, it’s better to plan ahead to avoid the necessity and there are some factors which may need careful consideration but your Coastline professionals will be happy to discuss these issues with you at any time.