Tempered Glass Railings
by Curved Glass Creations
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Why Tempered Glass?
The two main reasons why people invest in a tempered glass railing for their residences is the curb appeal and safety which they add to the buildings. Tempered glass comes in an array of colors and shapes. The glass can be tinted, cleared or stained and with full support around the edges.
Residential Glass Railing Systems
Create The Illusion of Space
A tempered glass railing has the tendency to create an illusion of large space because they reflect a lot of daylight inside the house. They are ideal in places such as malls, shopping centers, galleries and other structures where there is need to allude to spaciousness and visibility. When the railings are installed on buildings with a considerable height, it creates an extraordinary thrill to lean on or stand by.
Glass Does Not Block Light
The other major benefit is that they will not block the flow of light in the way that wood and other materials do. When the railings and balustrades are installed, your space gets a modern, and ethereal feel and everything feels so natural and well finished. The presence of glass also creates an open and airy space inside the house.
A Touch of Sophistication
There is a touch of sophistication which glass balustrades add to your interior, one that is not matched by any other material. The good thing about investing in the style, which is very much trendy right now, is that it will automatically increase the resale value of the home. The extra beauty of the home will also create an attraction to many prospective buyers.
Ease of Maintenance
When dealing with materials like steel and wrought iron, you know a time will come when you will have to repaint to cover up the rust. Wooden railings, on the other hand, tend to weaken and even rot with age, and woe unto you if mites and other pests attack the wood because it will fall apart right under your nose. Glass just needs a good old wiping down with a rug and clean water, and you achieve cleanness.
Strength and durability
Tempered glass cannot be affected by pests, it is not prone to damage by water, the sun or other elements of the weather like wood and metal. It is the material that you need to invest in if you want balustrades which will serve their purpose for a decade or longer. Tempered glass is also fortified so that it does not easily break.
These are some of the benefits that you can expect from investing in your home or other commercial building. It is important to make sure that you have shopped for the right colors and quality of balustrades to suit your needs. Talk to the person supplying the materials and have them help you pick the best tempered glass to suit all your needs.
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