Elite Auto Glass

Design and Construction

Considering the significant amount of heat transferred through the window glass, some of the insulated glazing units are equipped with multiple panes in order to neutralise the heat exchange process. The muntins or grids are allowed to fill most of the space in the relatively smaller panes. The modern windows frequently use coloured muntins that effectively reflect a major portion of the light transmitted through the panes. The brightness of the muntins is enhanced if the indirect illumination around the surface increases. Consequently the contrast of the shadows also gets reduced.

Materials Used

The window glass frames are made from the following materials:

• Wood: Good thermal resistance, variable durability and high maintenance. The low recycled content however makes it a touch expensive.
• Aluminum: This material is hardy, requires low maintenance and is far more durable than wood. A typical aluminium sheet has more than 95 per cent of its contents recycled. Used commonly in establishing large structures.
• Fiberglass: The superlative thermal resistance and durability does not require much maintenance and as a result costs high.
• Steel: More than 98 per cent of the material can be recycled and dominates the others in terms of durability. Does not require much maintenance and are used mainly in welding corner joints.

Replacing the Window Glass

Getting rid of the broken window panes and replacing them with a new one is easy. Glass window repair is not always a feasible option. Following a few simple procedures can save you both time and money.

• Choosing the right kind of glass for the new window;
• Installing the new window pane;
• Adding finishing touches to it; and
• Replacing the glass carefully.

The initial steps of window glass replacement involve clearing up the mess created by the shattered glass pieces. This process is done with care to avoid being injured by the broken bits of glass. Using work gloves are highly recommended to protect the hands while you are doing this. If the entire glass set is damaged however, the seal should be broken first to remove the broken glass pieces. The putty is removed and the frame is dismantled from its place. Using a heat source can help quicken the process.

Linseed oil is also applied on the frames to prevent the putty from staying in place. The size of the replacement glass is extremely important to fit the frame dimensions. Once the glass is chosen, the window pane is carefully inserted into position. A scraper is run on the surface to provide perfect finish to the glass film. The final few stages require the entire window glass pane to be put on the frame doors.

Stained Glass Window

The stained glasses belong to a period in the Romantic age according to the works of Literature and are primarily a depiction of contemporary scenes of the society or about a particular personality. The glass used is either transparent or translucent. The window frames are separated from one another by the lead glazing bars. These kinds of glasses are more common in churches and halls that are centuries old. The glass slabs of the windows are comprised of parallel panes.

The separation distance between them is roughly about 1 cm. The gap between the two is sealed for ever during the manufacturing procedure to prevent the entry of nonreactive gases. The windows are thermally insulated and consequently also account for acoustic insulation. This particular glass also remains unaffected by significant changes in the temperature and are resistant to adverse weather conditions such as frosts and fogs. Triple paned window glass provides an additional benefit in relation to the previous ones and is hence manufactured commercially. One can contact the service centres of Elite Auto Glass, a leading name in the auto glass industry for this purpose.