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 texture of the sediment...

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

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 that you struggle to...

In a recent study on the effects of daylight on the thermal perception of humans, some interesting new information has come to light (excuse the pun!). Compi...

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

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 swim, while the sun ...

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

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

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

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. Aluminium has a very colo...

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

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

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 is completely curabl...

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 created out of necessity...

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

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

When looking back at the profound impact of any war, positive changes do not seem possible due to such a traumatic and tragic occurrence. World War 2 is admi...

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