Histoglass | Float Glass

Float Glass

Float

Late 1950s onwards.

This type of glass is most commonly seen in buildings constructed from the 1960s onwards.

With modern production techniques, float glass can easily be turned into safety glass. There are two main types: toughened (or tempered) and laminated.

The first is achieved by heat-treating it to create tempered or toughened glass. The other option is a laminated safety glass - sheets of float glass are stuck together with a special interlayer foil. This holds the glass in place in the event of breakage.

For the glazing of windows and doors below 800mm, laminated or toughened glass should be considered. We will be happy to assist you with this.

Float

Float Glass

Late 1950s onwards.

This type of glass is most commonly seen in buildings constructed from the 1960s onwards. It can also be supplied in a tempered / toughened version or laminated safety glass.

MD

Machine Drawn Glass

Approx. 1915-1960.

Our Machine Drawn Glass is made according the Fourcault principle.

GD

Hand Drawn Glass

Approx. 1860-1920.

It has fewer imperfections than the preceding hand-drawn cylinder glass, but the upward draw gives it a wavy character. Most Victorian properties would have a version of this GD glass.

Cylinder

Cylinder Glass

Approx. 1700-1860.

This glass has a fair amount of imperfections and the ream and seed give it its distinctive characteristics. It is still produced in the traditional way by skilled craftsmen.

Obscured

Obscured Glass

Obscured glass is also known as textured, diffused or privacy glass. We have an extensive range of obscure glass, available in a vast array of colours, patterns and textures.