Advantages Of Glass As A Building Material – Especially For Outside Spaces

Glass is one of the most popular building materials, especially in outdoor spaces, thanks to its unique properties and versatility. As one of the oldest materials in the building industry, glass has really proven the test of time. In this blog, we discuss a few of the advantages glass can offer for your next project.

Building With Glass Balcony

Durability

Glass is incredibly strong, making it an ideal material for outdoor construction projects. Its durability allows it to withstand harsh weather conditions such as extreme heat and cold, wind, rain and sun. Glass is more resistant to scratches, corrosion and other forms of wear and tear, allowing it to retain its appearance and integrity, and making it less likely to need repairs or replacements over time. It also doesn’t rust, which significantly reduces degradation over time. This makes glass an ideal choice for outdoor spaces, such as pool fencing and balcony balustrades.

Dust And Waterproof

Another reason glass is popular as an outdoor building material is due to its resistance against dust and water. Being dustproof means that in the presence of airborne contaminants like pollen, the material won’t be prone to scratching or breaking down over time. It’s also waterproof, perfect in areas frequently exposed to water without worry of corrosion, like pool areas. By repelling water and blocking fine particles, glass can provide a safe environment and prevent costly or dangerous damage caused by water infiltration or dust build-up.

UV Stable

A great feature of glass is that it’s UV stable, meaning it resists UV rays and, consequently, long-term UV degradation. It’s protection against UV-related cracks, discolouration and disintegration makes it an ideal outdoor building material.

Insulator Of Electricity

Glass is a poor conductor of electricity and a fantastic insulator, which can protect from electrical hazards. These qualities make glass an excellent material for pool fencing and other outdoor areas.

Sustainability

Glass offers a sustainable alternative to other building materials as it’s 100% recyclable. Because glass doesn’t degrade during the recycling process, it can be recycled almost indefinitely without loss of quality or integrity. Not only does this reduce waste, but it can result in lower costs for building projects. Furthermore, glass reflects sunlight rather than absorbing it like some other materials do, which helps reduce energy usage when cooling buildings. Glass provides significant environmental benefits, ultimately contributing to mitigating climate change and saving precious natural resources.

Aesthetically Appealing

The aesthetic appeal of glass is one of its most obvious benefits when used as a building material. Unlike most options, glass has a transparent appearance which allows natural light to pass through. As a building material, glass provides an ideal way to open up a space, utilise natural lighting and add sophistication and beauty to your designs.

Conclusion

Gurus of Glass can help you take advantage of glass as a building material for your next project. We offer a range of products, including pool fencing, indoor and outdoor balustrades and custom stairs. Give us a call today to find out more on 1300 562 077.

 

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