9637 Liberty Road, Suite R, Randallstown, Maryland 21133
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Cutting tolerances: Every effort is made to hold your dimensions to the size ordered.
An additional charge will be added to orders requesting "hold to exact size". These are industry tolerances for the different glass thicknesses:
1/8 = +/- 1/16
3/16 = +/- 3/32
1/4 = +/- 1/8
3/8 = +/- 3/16
1/2 = +/- 1/4
3/4 = +/- 3/8
1 = +/- 1/2
Additional fabrication will be required for:
hole drilling for electrical boxes, plumbing, artwork, vents & hardware,
edge notching for hinges, cabinetry & moldings,
corner notching for bulkheads, hinges, cabinets & moldings,
V-grooving,
sandblasting,
etching, and
engraving
3/32 - single strength picture frames
1/8 - double strength picture frames
3/16 - small table tops , furniture protection & shower enclosures
1/4" - table tops, furniture protection , shelving, framed or frameless shower enclosures
3/8 - table tops, shelving & frameless shower enclosures, railings & room partitions
1/2 - table tops, shelving & frameless shower enclosures, railings and room partitions
3/4" - counter & table tops, shelving
1 - tabletops
Table top and shelf edging details include: seamed, ground, flat polished, pencil polished, beveled 1/2 up to 1-1/2 , ogee, mitered, chamfers, bullnose, triple pencil (waterfall) and barked (chipped).
Shapes: rectangular, square, diameter, boat, ellipse, hexagon, polygon, octagon and custom pattern.
Glass
Hard, transparent, translucent, or shiny substance, made by melting a mixture of sand, soda and lime at a high temperature, followed by cooling.
Clear Glass
Mostly composed of soda, lime and silica to obtain a very clear type of glass.
Float Glass
A term for perfectly flat, clear glass (basic product). The term "float" glass derives from the production method, introduced in the UK by Sir Alastair Pilkington in the late 1950's, by which 90% of today's flat glass is manufactured.
Annealed Glass
During the float glass process, the hot glass is gently cooled in the "annealing lehr", which releases any internal stresses from the glass to enable the cutting and further processing of the glass post manufacture.
Bent Glass
Bent glass is a normal glass, which is curved with a special process.
Bending
A process used to produce bent glass in which a plate of glass is placed in a horizontal mould and then slowly heated at approximately 600°C, at which the glass softens sufficiently and takes the shape of the mould. The glass is then slowly cooled to avoid any internal stress.
Beveling
The process by which an edge of glass is finished to a bevel angle.
Engraved
The process of cutting a design, etc. on an annealed glass.
Laminated Glass
Laminated glass is a combination of two or more glass sheets with one or more interlayers of plastic (PVB) or resin. In case of breakage, the interlayer holds the fragments together and continues to provide resistance to the passage of persons or objects.
Lehr
The annealing chamber on a float glass manufacturing line where the molten glass is subjected to controlled cooling to obtain annealed glass, free from internal stresses, which can then be cut or worked.
Obscure Glass
Any type of glass with uneven surfaces which offers light diffusion and privacy.
Opacified
Glass which has been fully enameled or painted on one side to make it non-transparent.
Patterned Glass
Patterned glass presents uneven surfaces with different impressed patterns.
Rolled Glass
This describes glass is made through a rolling process, whereby the semi-molten glass is squeezed between metal rollers to produce a ribbon with pre-defined thicknesses and patterned surfaces. This process is used for patterned figure and cast glass production.
Sandblasting
A special glass treatment in which sand is sprayed at high velocities over the surface of the glass.
Screen Printed Glass
Screen printed glass is tempered or heat-strengthened glass, one face of which is covered, either partially or totally, with mineral pigments
Tempered Glass
Tempered (toughened) glass is two or more times stronger than annealed glass. When broken, it shatters into many small fragments, thus preventing major injuries.
Transparent
Clear, permitting vision.
Translucent
Allowing light to pass through diffusely.
Mirrors are commonly made of glass with a smooth, polished surface that forms images by the reflection of rays and light.
The original method of making glass mirrors consists of depositing a coating of metal, mostly silver, on the surface of clear or body-tinted glass. A layer of copper, which is in turn protected by a painted backing, usually protects this deposit. The silver gives the mirror its reflective properties.
Mirrors are manufactured in several thicknesses: 1/8, 3/16 and 1/4 .
1/4 mirror is applied to walls, where 1/8 is used when weight may be an issue such as door or drawer fronts, as well as placement into frames.
Mirrors come in a variety of colors: clear, bronze, grey, peach, blue, gold, black and antiqued.
As walls are rarely plumb, level or square, our on site measuring will ensure a fit to contour your existing conditions.
Often the need for visible metal channel is not required.
You may like a traditional look and wish to incorporate woodwork, architectural or picture frame moldings.
Maybe you prefer the more contemporary frameless look.
Mirrors are installed in bathrooms, dressing rooms, foyers, gyms, cabinetry, kitchen backsplashes, living rooms, dining rooms or just about anywhere.
The illusion of space is created when a mirror reflects both height and width. The perception of room size may often double.
You can brighten a room naturally by reflecting the outdoors or artificially from surface mounted light fixtures.
Sliders:
Framed or frameless sliding doors in a variety of aluminum or plated brass finishes.
Most include a low profile, easy clean bottom track.
You may opt for custom towel bars or knobs mounted through the glass.
Various glass thicknesses are available.
Numerous standard widths and heights are offered.
Custom sizing height or width requirements are very common.
Hinged:
Framed hinge options include pivot, piano or a continuous hinge.
Select from framed or semi-frameless doors.
A variety of door hardware such as knobs, handles or towel bars may be included.
Many configurations exist with the addition of stationary panels at a variety of angles,
regardless of how complex.
Many of today's popular finishes are available.
Custom sizing is most common, but there are some standard sizes.
Glass to glass corners may replace ordinary corner posts where panel meets panel.
Frameless Shower Enclosures:
A frameless shower enclosure is one of the greatest additions of sophistication to today's elegant bath environments. The master bath suite is one of the most important and most renovated rooms in the house. As the majority of metal framing has been eliminated, the clean lines and open appearance are most appealing.
The first and most important step is the design stage, where we discuss with the client all available options.
Our goal is to use as little metal as possible, but always keep in mind the structural requirements for a safe and trouble free enclosure.
The requirements related to construction are discussed such as: waterproofing, a proper pitch to the sill, and wall conditions.
A hinge will be selected. There are currently more than 20 styles to choose from.
Many of the hinges offered are double acting, which allows the door to swing in as well as out. A door in any instance must swing out in the event of a fall, allowing you to exit.
The ability to swing in offers numerous advantages.
Other door hardware considerations are the inclusion of a vertical pull, horizontal towel bar or a combination of the two. You may prefer a simpler look of a knob.
The panel(s) will need support. The preferred method is a low profile channel but there are a variety of clamps as well. You may elect a totally frameless appearance by capturing the panel(s) in the stone work. This will require more coordination and additional trips to the site for several tradesmen. There must be an understanding of the importance and reliance on waterproofing membranes.
If a door is hinged off a wall then there is no header requirement unless the remaining panel is so wide that additional stability for the open corner of the panel is recommended.
To omit a header with a glass hung door, you may request that the panel continue full height to the ceiling. You may request that the door remain short for venting or include a fixed or operable transom.
Again, when a door is hinged off a panel, a header is required, or the hinged panel must continue to the ceiling.
The final design step is to select the hardware finish. The wide selection will allow you to match or compliment your bath décor.
Fabrication of the glass may require 1-2 weeks, depending on the complication or work load. Following fabrication is the required tempering, which may take approximately 1-2 weeks to be completed. After the glass is delivered to us for our final inspection, we will schedule installation.
When installation is completed, we will explain proper care, maintenance and cleaning to ensure your highest quality enclosure that will last for years to come.
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