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 THE CHALLENGES OF FABRICATING CURVED GLASS WITH TIGHT RADII When it comes to glazing design, architects are drawn to the aesthetic appeal of curved glass.  Curved glass is available in many sizes, shapes, and colors.  Sharp angle bends up to 90 degrees, radii up to 180 degrees, multiple radii, double to triple reverse bends, and other complex forms make curved glass a exciting design element.  However, there are challenges associated with some curved glass shapes, notably curved glass with tight radii.   CHALLENGE #1:  GLASS THICKNESS The minimum radius is affected by the thickness of the glass to be bent.  A simple guideline is the minimum radius can be five to 10 times the thickness of the glass.  So, 3mm (1/8”) glass will have a minimum radius of 25.4mm (1”). CHALLENGE #2 LOW E COATINGS The tighter the bend, the greater the possibility of damage to the coating.  This surface damage is caused by stretching of the outer surface and co...

 The terracotta louver also called terracotta stick or terracotta baguette The terracotta louver, also called terracotta stick or terracotta baguette, is in a way similar to the terracotta panels from the production process, the use the same handling equipment, raw material which is natural clay and they both are clay in nature. The difference comes in their individual appearances and in some cases probably the equipment used in handling them, due to their shapes and sizes. However the terracotta panel is made into sticks therefore referred to as terracotta panel louvers. In terms of physical structures, these particular products also have varieties in colors just like the terracotta panels. Some of the shapes include triangular prisms, cuboids, rectangular cuboids, cylinders, divided rectangular cuboids and semi cylindrical square cuboids. All of these different shaped structures serve different purposes in the same process. The terracotta cladding panels are of high quality due...

 LOW-E GLASS LEADS TO POOR CELLPHONE SIGNAL PROBLEMS During new construction, there are many contractors who choose to apply low-emissivity, or low-E, coatings over window surfaces in order to make buildings more energy efficient. Low-E glass is designed to block solar heat from working its way through windows, and it’s an incredibly effective way to control the climate in buildings. The thin metal layer that is placed on top of a window can work wonders and keep all heat out in order to keep buildings more comfortable overall.The problem with low-e glass, though, is that unfortunately it tends to keep more than just solar heat out of a building. IN ADDITION TO BLOCKING SOLAR HEAT, LOW-E GLASS CAN ALSO PREVENT CELLULAR SIGNALS FROM GETTING INTO BUILDINGS. As a result, a person standing just a few steps into the building might not be able to get any cell service. Outside of the building, cell service will be readily available. But because of the low-e glass , a cell signal can be ...

 Are Terracotta Panels Suit for Public Buildings Terracotta panels are made from 100% unpolluted neat and clean terracotta clay , which is extruded to get the desired shape and dried in especially made kilns, working at very high temperatures. The end product is very hard, strong with a soft surface. Terracotta Panels made from clay may be utilized for the purpose of decorating exteriors of different buildings, including venues, theaters and dwellings etc. They can additionally be employed for decorating the interiors of buildings like public buildings and exhibition halls. Terracotta is derived from naturally occurring materials. The process employed for making terracotta tiles has slight negative effects on the environment. Naturally, people who are concerned about environmental issues would prefer using items made from terracotta. Since it is not a good conductor of heat, it helps keeping the building cool although being exposed to direct sunlight. That will eventually help br...

 LET’S TAKE A LOOK AT THE HISTORY OF GLASS Let’s take a step back in time for a brief minute to discuss the history of glass, because after all, if glass was never invented, we wouldn’t be able to create unique bent glass products and structures for you today.  History Obsidian, a black volcanic glass was the very first glass known to Stone Age people. It was used for making weapons and decorative objects. The earliest known man made glass dates back to 3500BC, where it was found in Egypt and Eastern Mesopotamia. Glassblowing was then discovered around 1st century BC, which was a major breakthrough in glass making. Glass invention There is very little information about man’s first efforts to make glass, but it is known that glass was first made in the ancient world. Amulets, an object that has a power to protect its owner from danger, and solid beads were made in Mesopotamia as far back as 2500BD. Glass making was later developed in Egypt around 1500BC. Past to present In the ...

 What’s the Technical Advantages of Paneltek Terracotta Panel With the production line to commence production, Paneltek becomes the largest company in Chinese terracotta panel industry in terms of production capacity. Here is the technical advantages of Paneltek terracotta panel products: 1. Open Systems, Heat & South Insulation Terracotta panel adopt open systems dry-hanging installation help to protect architectural main structure erosion from inclement weather and air pollution, to prevent the wall cladding producing sediment, keeping curtain wall beautiful. At the same time this installation way can effectively reduce the heat transfer coefficient, effectively improve the acoustic behavior of building walls. The whole system can be heat insulation, sound insulation, ventilation, humidity insulation effect, also can effectively improve the indoor temperatures in summer, eliminating the thermal bridge effect and save energy consumption. 2. Waterproof & Anti-Collision Des...

 LAMINATED VS INSULATING GLASS Laminated glass and insulating glass can be great for many types of projects. If you have an upcoming project with glass, you may want to take a look at some differences between these two types of glasses, so that you can decide which type is best for your upcoming project. LAMINATED GLASS Laminated glass is available in a variety of translucent colors and is constructed by bonding two or more layers of bent glass together. This type of glass is great for creating complicated shapes in architectural and automotive applications and can conform to all major industry standards. This glass offers plenty of useful features. If you’re looking for a glass that can limit noise, acoustical glass panels in bent laminated glass can help with sound control. Laminated glass also offers enhanced UV protection with the addition of a thin internal layer that is available in clear or a variety of tints. INSULATING GLASS Insulating glass is made by sealing two layers ...

 The Advantages of Paneltek Terracotta Panel As you know, terracotta facade panels is a memeber of the curtain wall system. It has usually been consisted by the cross feed or horizontal and vertical material plus the Terracotta panel .  In addition to the basic characteristics of conventional glass, stone and aluminum curtain wall.  The Terracotta Stick and Terracotta Louve r have also had the unique advantages at appearance and performance due to the natural characteristics of clay and the advanced processing technology and scientific control means.  Here, Paneltek, as the professional manufacturer of Terracotta Facades panels Curtain Wall System in China,   would tell you the features and advantages about our terracotta panel. First, Paneltek Terracotta Panel are the special design of the surface. As we all know, the designation of the wall surface is lively.  The color of the Terracotta Panel has been determined by the clay qualities and without a...

 LAMINATED GLASS IN RAILING SYSTEMS DO YOU WANT TO MAKE THE RAILINGS IN YOUR HOME OR BUSINESS STAND OUT? YOU CAN DO IT BY UTILIZING LAMINATED GLASS IN YOUR RAILING SYSTEMS. Whether you choose to use a clear laminated glass or one that has been tinted or covered in a custom print, you can do so many things with laminated glass these days. You can have it lay flat or curved, support it on all of its edges or used bolts to offer minimum support, and do more to really make your railing systems look as unique as possible. More and more home and business owners are turning to laminated glass for their railing systems because it makes spaces appear more open. You can use laminated glass on a railing system in your foyer and avoid having a staircase ruin the flow of your modern home. You can also use it on a railing system in a shopping center or hotel and make it look bigger. There are many rules and regulations concerning the use of glass in a railing system. Laminated glass is the type ...

 Paneltek Terracotta Rainscreen Ventilated Facades System Terracotta rainscreens have developed into patented proprietary systems from prototypes within the last ten years. Over that time the sizes of terracotta panels have increased and fixing systems have developed for use as solar shading screens to glazed walls as part of an overall rainscreen system for a building facade. Paneltek Hollow terracotta sections are reinforced with aluminium sections set into them to form louvred screens that can match with adjacent areas of cladding. Terracotta is fixed either on rails, into aluminium or stainless steel panels , or on individual brackets like masonry cladding with concealed fixings. Vertically-set or horizontally-set rails are used to suit a range of joint arrangements that imitate traditional masonry bonds, or can be stack bonded in the manner of wall tiling or glass blocks. Development, innovation and investment in clay preparation and kiln firing technology has now made P...

 LAMINATED GLASS FLOORS Laminated glass floors can add an amazing architectural feature to any type of building, whether that is in an office, school, mall, etc. There are many advantages that come with installing laminated glass floors as well. MORE LIGHT IS PRODUCED THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING When you have laminated glass floors installed inside of a building, they will allow you to disperse light through the different floors in that building. This will come in handy when you have laminated glass floors in a museum, a mall, or another open space. Whether you want to provide light to the various levels of a building for security purposes or you want to do it as a decorative feature, your laminated floors will make it possible. THEY MAKE A PERFECT FIT The customization of the laminated glass floor allows it to fit into any space you’d like. This means that you can have them engineered to fit whatever space you are trying to fill. You can choose to make an entire floor out of lamina...

 Why the Terracotta Wall Facade Panels from paneltek   Why the Terracotta Wall Facade Panels from paneltek   could become the most widely accepted products in construction industry? Professional manufacturer for Terracotta Wall Facade Panels: www.paneltekterracotta.com November 30, 2013- -The terracotta Wall Facade Panel is the main products of the famous paneltek   which is the best manufacturer in  . paneltek’s terracotta panel product is the latest curtain wall decoration and material in today’s construction industry. Why their products could have such kind of influence? This is because of their particular advantages and strong points. paneltek’s high quality terracotta Wall Facade Panels have the advantages of environmental protection, energy saving, moisture resistance, anti-noise and others. Furthermore, the installation of this product could only use the simply hanging which could let people replace and install them very easy, more impor...

HOW CURVED GLASS IS USED FOR RESIDENTIAL WINDOWS These traditional windows and doors are found in many residential, commercial, educational, and institutional buildings.   In some cases, these windows and doors are comprised of curved glass that is installed into insulating glass units,delivering both eye appeal and enhanced thermal performance. Togen UTILIZING BENT GLASS DESIGN’S CURVED GLASS Curved glass fixed windows were installed in a stairway between the first and second floor of a residence in Maine.   Another example of curved glass fixed windows can be seen in a home in Connecticut.   The third project, a private residence in New Hampshire, shows curved sliding doors made of mahogany on the exterior and red birch on the interior glazed in a sliding track system. THE BENEFITS OF CURVED GLASS FOR RESIDENTIAL WINDOWS As we see more and more modern architectural designs when it comes to residential home building, we will be seeing more utilization ...

 The mainly classification of the commonly used Terracotta Wall Panel The interior wall panel includes the horizontal wall panel, vertical wall panel and partition panel which are three kinds. The horizontal wall panel and vertical wall panel are the weigh bearing wallboard and the partition wall panel is the nonbearing wall plate. However, the interior Terracotta wall panel should have the function of sound insulation and fire prevention. The interior should generally adopt single material such as ordinary concrete, silicate concrete or light aggregate concrete, which has two kinds such as solid and hollow. However, the Terracotta wall panel from Paneltek China adopts high tech material which is light weight and contains all functions of the ordinary wall panel. The second type is the outer wall panel. The type of this kind of outer wall panel has included Terracotta Louver the facade wall cladding, Gable wall panel and eaves wall panel. The facade cladding is one kinds of self...

 FACTS ABOUT LAMINATED GLASS SOUND DAMPENING Do you want to soundproof your home and prevent barking dogs and noisy neighbors from waking you up in the morning, or do you want to stop the noise you are generating inside of your business from affecting those around you? One great way to do these things is by installing laminated glass . Laminated glass can dampen sound effectively and give you more peace and quiet. Check out a few facts about using laminated glass for sound dampening below. LAMINATED GLASS IS BUILT TO STOP SOUND While laminated glass was originally designed to prevent glass from shattering into many little pieces when it broke, the construction of it led to it being able to dampen sound. Laminated glass consists of two glass panes with an interlayer in between them. When these factors come together, they reduce the vibrations sound creates and muffle most sounds that would come right through ordinary glass. Laminated glass is a better sound insulator than monolith...

 paneltek Brings Specilaized Terracotta Panels for Exterior Wall Facade System Fujian, China – The Façade System is an important architectural element that has been used for ages. Now, China based company, paneltek brings Terracotta Facade Panels that can be considered as the fine blend of the urban tradition and the latest technology. The company has been producing Terracotta bricks and panels in its own manufacturing factories. With over one decade of experience of supplying Terracotta Panels , Wall Tiles, Baguette Sticks and other related products, the company is a leading exporter with a worldwide customer base. These T erracotta panels are available in a wide variety of shapes, sizes and colors to fulfill the construction needs in a more customized manner. The spokesperson of the company reveals that they believe in offering the full customization advantages and offer large, medium and solid systems for various applications. With different sets of length and height and sur...

 CURVED GLASS : EXPANDING TO CARS Curved glass is known to be visually appealing and unique for a variety of architectural applications but have you ever imagined curved glass implemented into your car? The automotive industry is continuously searching for new features to intrigue customers and they might have found their next high-tech gadget. THE FIRST 3-D CURVED COVER GLASS FOR CAR MOUNTED DISPLAYS WILL BEGIN ITS PRODUCTION IN JAPAN IN THE UPCOMING WEEKS. This new feature will enhance the sense of luxury and design of car interiors. The surface is anti-reflective and offers motorists several advantages including better visibility. This has made glass the material of choice for car navigation systems and information panels. Can you imagine what it would be like to have your window display curved on your next vehicle? You’ll probably feel a sense of sophistication while driving in your car. According to Tires and Automotive parts, in-vehicle displays that offer larger and curved...

  Glazed Terracotta Panel for Exterior Wall Decoration Raw Material adopted and production process of Terracotta Panel is completely environmentally-friendly, even the waste material is recyclable. It features such function as sound absorption, heat insulation, shockproof, windproof, waterproof etc. With special formula and advanced firing process, terracotta panel can meet various requirements from architects by rich colors and natural texture. There are natural plane, strip, sand, groove surface. Also diversified in colors, Paneltek Terracotta Panel according to market request, develop Glazed Terracotta Panel as well. Glazes represent an additional and virtually unlimited source of design options. Colour accents, different lighting effects and the special luminosity and radiance offered by differently treated surfaces constantly create new impressions, captivating the observer for more than a brief moment.Thanks to sophisticated mixing and firing techniques, virtually every sh...

 BENEFITS OF USING LAMINATED SAFETY GLASS In large-scale construction projects, it’s important to choose glass that will be durable and safe for all future occupants in the building.  WHY IT’S USED In large buildings, safety glass can create a better, more comfortable environment. Safety glass blocks more noise and UV radiation from outside, so employees in a commercial building will be safe from the sun’s rays, and they won’t have to deal with the loud traffic noise all day. SAFETY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT For applications that require especially strong and damage-resistant glass, laminated safety glass is the way to go. First and foremost, if laminated glass is broken, the laminate layers will prevent panes from shattering like regular glass, keeping anyone in the vicinity safe from flying glass fragments. The fragments will stay bonded to the interior layers of the glass, rather than flying all over the place. The laminate layers that keep safety glass from shattering also g...

 THE ADVANTAGES OF 3D INKJET PRINTING TERRACOTTA RAINSCREEN CLADDING By using the industry’s latest research and development of 3D inkjet printing technology, Paneltek is able to produce the 3D inkjet printing terracotta rainscreen cladding .  Compared with the ordinary terracotta panels , the biggest difference is the unique artistic effect. Inkjet printing technology can create the effect of three-dimensional printing. The texture will be no longer monotonous repetition. It is more clear, bright, and realistic. Every piece of panels is different texture, which is more suitable for large area of the wall To decorate. The principle of 3D inkjet printing technology, just as the office printing, is by using special ink, and then print the color design pattern on terracotta green-pressing through the computer transmission processing.  The entire printing process is just a few seconds, which is quick and many colors can be printed at one go. And then after ultra-high temperat...

 The Use Of Alucobond Aluminum Composite Cladding In Responsive Architecture Responsive designs refer to both kinetic and dynamic façades and include non-stagnant building construction. These facades respond to their environment either via technology or manual stimulation. The responsiveness usually facilitates some kind of climatic benefit in which a daylighting or other energy efficiency function is enabled. Although the responsiveness of a façade can be purely aesthetic as well, adding a dimensional characteristic not often seen in architecture. The technology related to responsive façades is predominantly associated with advancements in materials such as glass, windows, or coatings. When exploring the capabilities of producing an energy efficient structure, designers often utilize aluminum composite material (ACM) as a collaborative material, used with a solar efficient glass, advanced coating system, or along side building-integrated photovoltaics. Less often are designers tr...

 TERRACOTTA BAGUETTE SERIES The terracotta baguette product series have a variety of cross-sections such as square, rectangle, oval, triangle, etc. This series of products have functions such as facade decoration, ventilation, and sun protection.  The pictures in the exhibition hall are only some of the products. The terracotta baguette series are made of natural clay as the raw material, vacuum extrusion molding, low-temperature drying and high-temperature firing over 1200 degrees Celsius. . Under the action of different pottery clay material formulations and advanced temperature control technology, the terracotta baguette series can show natural The texture and rich color.  Our advanced molding equipment and production line can provide terracotta baguette products of different shapes, specifications and surface textures.  The terracotta baguettes can also be made into louvered, namely cubic pottery, according to the requirements of ventilation and shading. The t...

 ADVANTAGES OF GLASS PANELS SKYLIGHTS Installing glass panels skylights in your home can be a wonderful addition that lets in more natural light into your home. It gives it a natural feel because you’re allowing the sun to shine in, and you also may be saving on energy costs. HERE ARE SOME BENEFITS: YOUR HOME WILL BE MORE ENERGY EFFICIENT WITH SKYLIGHTS. When you have skylights installed in your home, you’ll have more of natural light coming in throughout the day. As a result, you won’t have to worry about turning your regular lights on. You’ll also have plenty of fresh air coming into your home if you are able to open your skylights. This will also cut down on how often you need to run your air conditioner, and fresh air and natural light is much more enjoyable. SKYLIGHTS WILL PROVIDE YOUR HOME WITH MORE VENTILATION. Installing a skylight is one of the best ways to improve air circulation and air quality. Warm air will rise and leave through the ceiling, clearing out space for ...