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Restoring Dalle de Verre at Holy Hope Cemetery, Tucson, AZ
Although Dalles de Verre, with its 1″ thick slabs of glass, is much stronger than conventional leaded stained glass, it is still vulnerable to determined vandalism.
This was the case in early 2022 when unknown miscreants attacked the sign resulting cracking of the epoxy resin matrix and the breaking and removal of numerous glass dalles.
Is wired glass safe? Learn the bad news from an expert!
Wired glass is made by embedding steel mesh into molten glass. The wire is supposed to be a fire-resistant safety feature – holding the glass together in the event of a fire – giving building occupants time to escape before the …
What is tempered glass? Find out from a glass professional!
Tempered glass is used for shower and patio doors, tabletops, and windows throughout our homes & businesses. But what is tempered glass and how is it made? Tempered glass is a type of safety glass that is stronger than annealed …
Broken glass injuries and how to avoid them – expert tips!
Glass is a wonderful material with unique properties and an incredible range of uses in architecture, science, technology, and the arts. However, it can also be dangerous or even deadly – primarily because it is very sharp when broken. Glass …
What is safety glass & why is it important?
Glass is an amazing substance with countless uses in residential and commercial buildings. However, it has one major drawback – it is brittle and breaks into razor-sharp shards that are very dangerous and even life-threatening. For this reason, several types …