Glass As A Building Material: Pros And Cons

Now glass is commonly used as a building material. The main reason for the usage of glass in construction is the beauty and elegance it offers to the building or home. The various types of glass which are commonly used in the construction industry are float glass, laminated glass, shatterproof glass, tinted glass, chromic glass etc.

There are many advantages of using glass as a construction material at the same time, there are some disadvantages too.

Pros:

•    Add to the décor: The glass attenuates the beauty of your home or building.

•    Easily moulded: The glass can be easily moulded into any shape.

•    Natural lighting: The glass let the natural light to flow in so it helps to keep a fresh ambience in the room.

•    Insulator: Glass is a great insulator of electricity.

•    Weather resistance: Glass is highly weather and rust resistant. It can withstand environmental effects at ease.

•    Recyclable: Glass is a recyclable construction material.

Cons:

•    Heat absorbent: Glass is a heat absorbent therefore it warm up the interiors.

•    Cost of construction: Since glass is an expensive building material the cost of construction will get increased.

•    Security: Increase in the cost of security is a major disadvantage of using glass in the construction.

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