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Glass is one of the most used traditional building materials because of its various advantages and various options.
The glass gives the facade a shiny, delicate and elegant look while being durable and sustainable at the same time.
Advantages of glass as a facade material
Sending daylight into the house
Glass can be one of the best low-cost solutions if you want to save energy because it transmits daylight to the maximum amount inside the house.
So in the daytime, you don’t really need to use artificial lights without damaging or fading the glass surface.
And due to its high thermal mass properties, it also maintains the internal temperature.
different weather conditions
Whether it’s a harsh sunny day, or rainy weather the glass can survive it all because the glass used for the facade is specially toughened glass that is extremely durable.
Unlike metal, glass will not rust over time as it will not be affected by any external chemical or environmental influences.
Improves aesthetics
Glass is available in different types such as clear glass, clear series, opaque glass, tinted glass, etc.
Well you can choose one according to your requirements but just make sure that it should be toughened glass if you are using it for the facade for best durability.
And due to its properties, glass can also be made into any shape and size as well, and these customization options will help architects and designers design an impressive facade for your buildings.
Reduce dead load
Not only do glass walls improve the aesthetics of your home, but they also reduce the overall structural load.
As glass walls are much lighter than masonry walls while still being durable in various climatic conditions.
How to use glass as a facade in residential buildings
Fixed glass wall
If you have a garden, green space, or pool area on the front side of your home, turning the front wall into a fixed glass wall will not only look seamless from the outside, but you can simultaneously enjoy a beautiful space inside the house.
curtain wall
To protect the house from outside temperatures and also to maintain privacy inside the house, a curtain wall system is used.
This system consists of glass covered with a metal frame, and curtain walls are one of these features in the facade of the house, which greatly increases the aesthetics of the facade.
As for the curtain walls, you can use clear glass or stained glass of any color.
Even in modern times, you can use E-GLASS or smart glass that tends to darken automatically as soon as you turn a button,
Which works great for privacy, so you basically don’t need traditional curtains for those.
Glass doors and windows
Having a glass window in your home will help light up your home throughout the day,
making it a more positive space.
Without actually opening the window, you can look out at the outside if you have clear glass or even in modern times you have such glasses,
Through which you can see the outside surroundings from inside the house,
but no one from the outside can do so which creates a great benefit in dealing with privacy.
If you want glass as windows in your home but are also concerned about heat build-up,
a great option is casement windows that are installed just below the roof.
It will give your home an ample amount of sunlight and won’t hinder any privacy either.
Glass doors used to be an architectural fashion only in commercial spaces,
but these days there are a lot of options for glass doors.
Or framed main gates for your home, which can be easily customized.
It also connects the indoor and outdoor visual atmosphere,
sliding glass doors are also an architectural trend these days.
Glass railing
If you need a barrier on your balconies and terraces and at the same time do not want to block the entry of light, then glass railings are the best choice, as they look visually beautiful and smooth.
Toughened glass shall also be used in the façade glass railings with or without any metal frame.
You also have a variety of options to choose from, such as if you want to let the light in use clear glass,
If you don’t want it, you can also use clear, partially opaque, or tinted glass.
Drawer cover
Glass repairs can also be used to cover the staircase area,
generally some people design this wall with some panes of a variety of glass,
Others cover it completely with glass or jali work.
But if glass is used properly in this area, it can instantly improve the whole look of the facade.
Designed glass walls
Today is the time for creativity, so arranging your choice of glass in a linear form is quite boring when you can,
in a variety of ways, install glass with or without frames on your facade.
You can think of different ways to install the glass,
such as covering only a part of the wall with glass and keeping only the remaining wall of the building,
And play with different patterns like zigzag, kite, round, oval, square and so on.
Another special type of glass that you can use on your facade is CHANNEL GLASS.
Channel glass is basically 3D semi-transparent U-shaped glass,
which is very durable and strong with a thickness of mostly 7mm.
This glass requires minimal framing, which gives it an almost seamless appearance and can be used at longer heights.
This glass is easy to install and very light in weight, and can be very effective in countries like India,
We need to reduce the glare of daylight without reducing the natural light in the home and without impairing privacy.
skylight
The skylight is one of the most beautiful parts of a building if installed and used properly.
It is basically installing a piece of glass on one part of the roof,
so that light can enter the interior of the building.
And sometimes some skylights appear from the facade,
so if you are someone who loves light houses or buildings,
you can install a skylight when building the roof of the building, as this works best on sloped roofs as well.
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