Did you know the main ingredient in glass is silica sand? Silica is a mineral and the word “sand” refers to the classification of the tex...

With advances in glass manufacturing there are many more options to choose from for a project. Depending on the requirements laminate saf...

Two of the main indications that you require maintenance on a sliding door can be that there is a gap between the glass and the frame or ...

In a recent study on the effects of daylight on the thermal perception of humans, some interesting new information has come to light (exc...

Did you know that there are several different types of glass combinations that we use in residential home installations? According to the...

One of the most prolific uses for glass in contact with water is in the construction of fish tanks. The hypnotic effect of watching fish ...

Most of us have a favourite shopping centre we recommend because we enjoy the experience of spending time here. What you may not realise ...

In public spaces, modern glass products have changed the standards and codes of practice used to specify what glass to use in each differ...

Did you know that there are several different types of glass combinations that we use in residential home installations? According to the...

1865: Science fiction writer Jules Verne describes an aluminum space rocket in his novel, Journey to the Moon.

At Glass Rite we are proud of the two core materials used in our daily production of quality glass and aluminium windows and doors. Alumi...

Yes, it is possible! Toughened glass is produced by heating the glass in a furnace at stable temperature between 620 to 650 degrees Celsi...

One of the natural impurities found in Silica is iron. The higher the iron content the more pronounced greenish colour glass will display...

Winter can be a dark time for many of us. Less natural light and warmth can cause Seasonal Affective Disorder, a form of depression that ...

If we look back at the history of man, it seems we are moving towards the completion of the circle. Where we once lived in a habitat crea...

The glass used for building facades are normally toughened to enhance their strength. So why would this glass explode spontaneously, wher...

Glass Rite is proud to once again join forces with WBHO on construction at Menlyn Maine for the Triology phase The Menlyn Maine Central S...

When looking back at the profound impact of any war, positive changes do not seem possible due to such a traumatic and tragic occurrence....

Did you know - with any new building, commercial or private, all glass installations must be certified before the building can be occup...