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Protect and Preserve the Glass in Your Home

Hello, my name is Jackie and this is my glass blog. I first fell in love with glass as a child, when I dropped a large glass plate in my mother's kitchen. I was amazed to see how it broke into a million pieces. I was shocked when I cut my finger trying to pick a piece of it up. I knew then, that glass is something that needs to be respected. I am not a professional glass contractor but over the past few decades I have taught myself all there is to know about how to protect and preserve the glass in your home.

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How to clean the exterior glass in your leadlight door
17 November 2020

Leadlight doors consist of pieces of stained glass …

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5 Safety and Security Reasons to Fix Your School's Broken Window Today
21 August 2020

Windows will always be at risk in a school environ …

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How To Turn Your Pool Into An Artistic Feature In Your Backyard
26 May 2020

About 2.7 million Australians live in a house with …

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Venturing Into Working With Glass? Employ Waterjet Cutting
18 October 2019

Glass, certainly, is an adaptable material for a m …

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4 Benefits Of Installing A Glass Splashback
27 July 2019

When it comes to replacing your splashback, your f …

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Protect and Preserve the Glass in Your Home

How to clean the exterior glass in your leadlight door

17 November 2020
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Leadlight doors consist of pieces of stained glass held in place by metal frames. They make an elegant feature of any home, especially a period house. But if you are to keep them at their best, they will need regular and careful cleaning. Here is a quick guide on how to clean the doors without damaging the glass. Use a soft cloth Firstly, make sure you are using the right materials. Read More 

5 Safety and Security Reasons to Fix Your School’s Broken Window Today

21 August 2020
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Windows will always be at risk in a school environment. And if an accident does happen and a window breaks, immediate repair isn't always possible. But if you put off repairing a broken school window for too long, the security of your students and teachers is in jeopardy. A broken or cracked window is a safety and security threat in several ways. 1. Harsh Weather Could Worsen the Damage Australia is known for its sometimes-powerful hailstorms that can drop hailstones as big as golf balls on the ground below. Read More 

How To Turn Your Pool Into An Artistic Feature In Your Backyard

26 May 2020
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About 2.7 million Australians live in a house with a pool, and more are added to this number every year. The trouble with pools is that they can be very hard to make them into unique destinations that people actively want to go into, especially for above-ground pools. If you are struggling for ideas about how to make your pool feel special then look no further than pool windows. Pool windows were once relegated to the very upper echelons of high society, but now they are more affordable and easy to install than ever before. Read More 

Venturing Into Working With Glass? Employ Waterjet Cutting

18 October 2019
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Glass, certainly, is an adaptable material for a myriad of industries. From the automotive industry to the manufacturing of household products, glass is not only functional but visually appealing, too. Once you have chosen to use glass in your manufacturing business, you need to determine the best way to manipulate this material to suit your industrial needs. While you have an array of options to choose from, none is as versatile as waterjet cutting. Read More 

4 Benefits Of Installing A Glass Splashback

27 July 2019
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When it comes to replacing your splashback, your first point of call is to select a material. Because it covers a large area of the kitchen wall, its design will have a massive impact on the overall aesthetics. Here are some benefits of installing glass. 1. Colour Options A glass splashback offers a wide variety of hues, which you can pick from a colour chart, providing plenty of ways to match it to cabinets or benchtops. Read More