What is the best glass facade for homes? Latest Glass Facade for Villas Glass facades for villas, Structured or Securit, which is better? One of the most common questions we get asked, especially when constructing a building. At IW Glass, the best glass facade company in Riyadh, we are experienced and have all the innovative tools to manufacture and install glass and aluminum. Read the article ….

 

What are glass facades for homes, and why have they become so popular in modern design?
and why have they become so popular in modern design?

The exterior walls of a building (either completely or parts of it) are covered with any one of several different types of glass.

The goal of a glass facade for homes is to enhance outdoor visibility.
natural light into the interior.
and accentuate the sleek modern look of the building.
Glass is also environmentally friendly.
resistant to shattering.
It has better thermal and acoustic insulation.
It is known for its flexibility of design and new coating technologies to block infrared radiation.
That’s why glass facades are becoming increasingly popular in modern design.

 

The best type of glass facade for homes from IW Glass:

We have previously talked in detail about the types of glass and the advantages and disadvantages of each type of facade glass.
And now we recommend to you the best type of glass facade for houses and villas and the most demanded by our organization:

  • insulating glass
  • Astracure glass
  • Low-E Glass
  • Colored glass
  • Heat-treated glass
  • UV-cured glass
  • Photovoltaic glass

 

  1. insulating glass:

IW Glass insulating glass consists of several glass layers with an insulating layer of air or gas between them.
It provides a high level of thermal and acoustic insulation.
It also rationalizes energy consumption and is suitable for all weather conditions.
It is available in transparent and many different colors.

  1. Astragalus glass:

Structural facade for homes is characterized by strength and durability.
This makes it the safest and most commonly used option for home protection.

  1. Low-E glass:

This type is used as a glass facade for homes because it reflects heat inward in the winter and prevents it from passing out in the summer.
This reduces energy costs.

  1. Colored glass:

This type contains many different colors that are added during or after the manufacturing process.
It adds an artistic and aesthetic character to buildings.
and maintains privacy.

  1. Heat-treated glass:

Thermally treated glass is subjected to high temperatures and then cooled very quickly.
This makes it stronger and more durable than regular glass.
It does not cause damage when shattered (it shatters into small, blunt pieces when broken).
This reduces the risk of injury.

  1. UV-treated glass:

This type of home facade glass has a layer that prevents harmful UV rays from entering the building; this protects furniture and interiors from damage.

  1. photoelectric glass:

It has solar cells that convert light into electricity.
making it an eco-friendly option for power generation.

 

How to choose a modern glass villa facade?

Choosing a classic or modern glass villa façade depends on several factors; this is to ensure an attractive appearance and optimal functionality.
Here are some tips from IW Glass for choosing the right glass façade:

  • Determine the functional need for glass.
  • Thinking about architectural design.
  • Choose the type of facade glass that matches the design and functional need.

 

  1. Determine the functional need for glass:

Functional needs are the advantages of glass that you want to have for your home such as.
Heat and sound insulation.
Blocking the sun’s harmful rays and reflecting its direct rays.
security and strength
privacy and usability.
technology and environmental sustainability.

  1. Thinking about architectural design:

The glass façade should match the design of the villa to emphasize its beauty and utilize all the spaces.

For example
Large glass facades add a sense of spaciousness, natural light and integration with nature.
Smaller facades save interior space, illuminate the entire space and give a sense of coziness.

  1. Choose the type of facade glass that matches the design and functional need:

You can choose between colored, heat-treated, or stained glass, or any of the above-mentioned types.
but make sure it matches the design and shape of the interface.

 

Some of our work at IW Glass includes glass facades for villas:

Photos and captions above the images about the interface or photos without captions

 

Conclusion:

Glass facades for houses are considered one of the best modern architectural solutions; they add a modern and elegant aesthetic to the building, as well as other advantages such as energy saving, utilization of interior spaces, protection and security.
And other benefits such as energy saving, utilization of indoor and outdoor spaces, protection and security…
Contact us now at IW Glass and request a quote.