Glass types

Know your glass.

A plain-English guide to every glass we install, and what each is best for. Found the one you need? Price it in seconds.

Windows & doors Heavy toughened Energy efficient Mirrors Splashbacks

Quick guide: which glass do I need?

WhereUsually needsWhy
Doors, sidelights, low windowsToughened or laminatedHuman-impact areas need safety glass under the Australian Standard for glass in buildings (AS 1288).
Bathrooms & street-facing roomsToughened privacy or cathedralLight in, view blocked.
Bedrooms near trafficLaminated or double glazedNoticeably quieter rooms.
West-facing or draughty roomsLow-E or double glazedLess heat in summer, less heat lost in winter.
Showers, pool fences, balustrades8–12mm toughenedFrameless strength and safety.

Not sure? Pick your best guess in the quote. We check on site and tell you if a different glass is required, before any work starts.

Windows & doors

Window & door glass

Replacement glass for existing frames: clear, safety, privacy and double glazed. The price list most jobs come from.

Clear float glass

Up to 6mm · single

Standard clear window glass. Budget-friendly for non-safety areas.

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Double glazed (float)

Up to 6mm · DGU

Two panes with a sealed air gap. Quieter and warmer than single glass.

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Toughened safety glass

Up to 6mm · single · clear

About 5x stronger than float. Breaks into small blunt pieces. Required near doors and low windows.

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Toughened privacy glass

Up to 6mm · single · obscure

Toughened with a frosted or patterned finish. Ideal for bathrooms and street-facing windows.

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Double glazed (toughened)

Up to 6mm · DGU

Double glazing with toughened panes. Safety plus thermal and noise performance.

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Laminated safety glass

6.38mm · single

Two layers bonded with a PVB interlayer. Holds together if broken: security, noise and UV control.

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Double glazed (laminated)

6.38mm · DGU

Laminated double glazing. Best all-rounder for security, sound and comfort.

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Cathedral laminated

6.38mm · textured

Textured laminated glass for privacy with a classic rippled look.

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Laminated 8.38mm

8.38mm · single

Thicker laminate for larger panes, shopfronts and higher wind loads.

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Laminated 10.38mm

10.38mm · single

Heavy-duty laminate for large openings, balustrade infill and commercial work.

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Heavy toughened

Heavy toughened glass

Thick toughened panels for frameless showers, pool fences, balustrades and table tops. Priced per square metre.

Toughened 10mm

10mm · per m²

Frameless showers, pool fencing and heavier panels.

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Narrow reed toughened

10mm · fluted · per m²

Fluted designer glass. Soft privacy for showers, partitions and cabinetry.

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Energy efficient

Energy-efficient glass

Low-E coatings and double glazing cut heat gain in summer and heat loss in winter, without replacing your frames.

Low-E toughened 4mm

4mm · single

Invisible coating that reflects heat. Cooler summers, warmer winters.

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Low-E double glazed 4mm

4mm · DGU

Low-E plus double glazing: the best thermal upgrade for existing frames.

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Low-E double glazed 6mm

6mm · DGU

Low-E double glazing in 6mm panes for large openings.

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Mirrors

Mirrors

Bathroom, wardrobe, feature and gym mirrors. Vinyl-backed safety mirrors hold together if broken.

Silver mirror 6mm

6mm · silver

Thicker, flatter reflection for large wall and gym mirrors.

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Safety mirror 4mm

4mm · vinyl backed

Vinyl backing holds shards if broken. Wardrobes and kids’ rooms.

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Safety mirror 6mm

6mm · vinyl backed

Large safety-backed mirror for gyms, studios and schools.

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Splashbacks

Glass splashbacks

Back-painted toughened glass in any colour. Seamless, hygienic and easy to wipe clean. Installed.

Glass splashback

6mm toughened · painted

Painted toughened splashback in any colour. Seamless and easy to clean.

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Starfire splashback

6mm low-iron · painted

Low-iron glass with no green edge. True-to-colour finish.

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