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FAQ on glass splashbacks

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FAQ on glass splashbacks What is the biggest size glass that I can choose? Maximum workable splashback panel size – ±3100 x 1200 mm, bigger sizes will be butt joined. The maximum size is actually determined by the oven size. Large ovens are found in Johannesburg and Cape Town. What exactly is glass splashbacks? In simple terms it is toughened glass which is back painted (backpainted) with automotive paint. Permanent adhesion is obtained by mixing the urethane paint with a catalyst which changes the molecular structure of the glass, which ensures the permanent bonding between glass and paint.  So the paint used is not a PVA or water based paint. What are the main advantages of glass? The strong adhesion between paint and glass makes the product durable. Glass is easy to clean & maintain since it is non porous and any chemical can be used to clean it. Toughened glass is safe. If it breaks it shatters into small pieces that will not cause serious injury like stan

Solid glass for kitchen splashbacks

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Glass has become a very popular architectural product all over the word since technological innovations in the late 90’s. It can assume any appearance, fulfil numerous functions and is capable of great strength and versatility. The trend towards the increased usage of glass for both exterior and interior applications is global, as architects and designers worldwide continue to push the envelope by using glass in non-traditional ways. The consumer is offered various decorative glass solutions, from functional decorative glass to just modern art - your imagination is the limit. Coloured glass cladding is commonly referred to as “splashbacks” with it most popular applications being in kitchens and bathrooms. It can however be used almost anywhere you can imagine. APPLICATIONS: Splashbacks - Cladding - Art - Screening - Partitions - Reception areas - Tops - Island fronts Corporate logos and signage - Trade show cabinets etc. Coloured glass cladding creates a feeling of dimen

What are splashbacks

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Glass splashbacks Glass splashbacks has become a very popular architectural product all over the word since technological innovations in the late 90’s. It can assume any appearance, fulfil numerous functions and is capable of great strength and versatility. The trend towards the increased usage of glass splashbacks for both exterior and interior applications is global, as architects and designers worldwide continue to push the envelope by using glass in non-traditional ways The consumer is now offered various decorative glass solutions, from functional decorative glass to just modern art – your imagination is the limit. Coloured glass cladding is commonly referred to as “splashbacks” with it most popular applications being in kitchens and bathrooms. It can however be used almost anywhere you can imagine. It is suitable for splashbacks, art, screening, corridors, partitions, reception areas, floors, ceilings, island fronts, corporate logos and signage, trade show booths etc. Co

The best way to save on electricity bills - Most people don't know about

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Cost saving geyser. Uses heat from the environment to heat up your water. Heat pumps save water heating costs The biggest proportion of your monthly electricity bills go towards heating water and your stove.  In terms of total cost not much can be done to the running cost of your stove. Even if you switch to gas you are still paying a lot.  However, heating up water has alternatives.  Solar panels are not always the solution but they do help to reduce energy bills, the problem is if you have a lot of people in the house you might run out of hot water very quickly on a cloudy day. Heat pumps use heat from the environment to heat up the water.  Just like solar panels use sunlight energy. The only electricity used is to pump the water through the system and run the fan for the heat exchanger. So there are no tanks or elements like those used in geysers. How a heat pump can save you energy costs How does a heat pump actually work The fan of the heat pump circulates air