Glass is sold in many various shapes and sizes. A house’s glasswork is very important for it to maintain its aesthetic appearance and structure durability. But not all kinds work that well with a home’s interior design as some pieces tend to break easily while others conduct glare too much, which is why you have to choose the best kind especially for windows, doors and walls.

Here are the different types of glass that are commonly used in a household setting.

Ordinary Glass or Sheet Glass – this type of glass is made by processing the molten glass through the use of rollers which give it its matte and flattened sheet-like finish. Sheet glass can easily be cut and resized and are frequently used in greenhouses, outdoor sheds or general finishing like protecting a small wooden side table.

Float glass – is named such because of the method it goes through during production. The molten glass is floated in a special container that produces a flat kind of glass which is most suitable for windows in a residence setting that is only around 3 feet above the ground.

Toughened or Safety Glass – this is generally floated glass but has been treated by heat and rapid cooling. However, treatment should only be done after it has been customized down to size and finish for domestic, architectural and even commercial use since it is best for doors, tabletops that are prone to heat and heavy weight and low level windows.   

Mirrors – are made from thick float glass wherein one side is coated and silvered while the other side will produce a clear reflection. Mirrors may or may not be sold without a decorative frame; however, modern mirrors are treated to make them safety glasses which are not dangerous to touch even without the surrounding border.

A home cannot do without glass, all the more mirrors. Some structures even devote their architectural plan to an all-mirror or glass theme. But whatever your preference is, make sure you know which type to install according to their functionality and aesthetic purpose.