Glazing
If you thought that glass is just glass, you’re wrong! Think about how much glass goes into the modern home, from the ranchsliders, to shower doors to internal room dividers. It’s a lot, and as a result, technological innovations over the past few years have been significant and there are plenty more in the pipeline.
External light plays a major role in creating a wonderful living space. Be aware that there are inferior products in the marketplace, as well, so feel free to ask your glazier where the glass is from and whether it meets the New Zealand standards.
Think about what you want and need in your home: noise protection; reduction in direct sunlight and/or UV rays that can fade carpet and furniture fabrics or cause wooden floors to dry and crack; heat retention; privacy – all these requirements can be catered for by different glazing.
- Have you thought of getting a separate glazing quote if you’re installing timber joinery?
- Ensure you have tempered or toughened glass installed in your shower and ensure it is manufactured to the appropriate New Zealand standard.
- Have you considered glass balustrades instead of timber?
- Are your balustrades the correct height?
- If you’re having extensive glass areas in any rooms, such as large ranchsliders and/or windows, have you considered laminated or double glazing for heat retention?
- Are you in a noisy location and need noise reduction glass installed?
- If you will have a lot of light coming through
- Has the builder protected the glass surface during construction?