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Glass shower partition: Types, dimensions & planning 2026
Walk-in, bath screen, or corner entry? A shower partition will define your bathroom for many years to come. Our guide shows you which glass is suitable, how heavy a pane really is, and how to measure correctly. Because toughened safety glass (ESG) cannot be shortened after tempering.
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Buying Greenhouse Glass: The Comprehensive Expert Guide
Whether for a cold frame or a large greenhouse wall: we explain when float glass, horticultural glass, or tempered safety glass (ESG) is the right choice, why the roof requires a completely different material, and how to order replacement panes to precise measurements.
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What is safety glass? An overview of ESG, VSG, and standards
What exactly is safety glass? We show the difference between ESG and VSG, explain the DIN standards behind them, and when each type of glass is mandatory for windows, showers, or overhead glazing.
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What is ESG glass? Properties, uses & cutting
What is toughened safety glass (ESG), and what is it really suitable for? In this guide, we explain the production, properties, and typical areas of application such as showers, doors, and furniture glazing, and address a point that many guides leave out: at what installation height ESG alone is no longer sufficient. Read now and get advice for your project.
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Robax Glass: Buy & replace fireplace glass
If the glass panel of your wood-burning stove is cracked or stubbornly soot-covered, there is no way around Robax glass. This transparent glass-ceramic from SCHOTT withstands temperatures of up to 760 °C and, thanks to its special material composition, hardly expands at all—a crucial difference from standard float glass or tempered safety glass (ESG), which would fail quickly in a combustion chamber. Our guide explains how to correctly measure, professionally install, and maintain your fireplace glass, which Robax versions are available, and why it must be disposed of with residual waste. Featuring the latest facts on the fireplace market and practical step-by-step instructions for your next glass replacement.
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What is float glass? The practical guide for your project
What exactly is float glass, and when is it truly sufficient for your project? In this practical guide, we explain how float glass is manufactured, what thicknesses and properties are available, and the differences between low-iron glass, tempered safety glass (ESG), and laminated safety glass (VSG). Including concrete recommendations for every application, a clear decision-making table, and the most common purchasing mistakes you should avoid. For anyone who wants to make the right choice for their next glass project, with no detours.
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Heat-resistant glass: The ultimate buying guide 2026
Heat-resistant glass is not all the same. Those who choose the wrong fireplace glass, kitchenware, or industrial panes risk material damage, safety issues, and, in a commercial context, legal consequences. This guide explains the differences between borosilicate glass, toughened safety glass (ESG), glass ceramic, and quartz glass, with precise details.
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Custom safety glass: toughened or laminated?
ESG or VSG? When ordering custom safety glass, you must choose the right type, otherwise you risk costly mistakes. This guide explains the difference, lists specific areas of application with glass thicknesses, and shows when each type is legally required.
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