What is Glass Made of?

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03 November 2022

Roxy Glass Celebrates the International Year of Glass

Glass forms an integral part of our everyday lives, from kitchen glassware to computer screens and windows through which we watch the outside world, glass is everywhere. For the team at the San Jose Glass Company, glass is also our business. We make and install windows and we attend to San Jose glass repairs on a daily basis. This year we’re celebrating the International Year of Glass.

Glass Has a Long History

While glass may seem fragile, it can last for centuries and has been around for a long time. Glass artifacts date back to 3600 BCE. First made in Egypt and Mesopotamia, glass was initially used for jewelry and then for eating and drinking vessels. Glass occurs naturally as a result of volcanic eruptions. It is called obsidian and was used to make spearheads in ancient times.

Glass has undergone very few changes across the ages. Though today, some glass products, like windshields, are less inclined to break, thanks to modern technologies.

Glass is Environmentally Friendly

Glass is made from plentiful, natural materials. Sand, limestone and soda ash combine at high temperatures to form the transparent material found in homes and businesses across the world.

Glass is easily recyclable and undergoes no reduction in quality during the process. Surprisingly, recycling also uses fewer resources than the original glass production process. The amount of waste produced in the manufacture of glass is also low because almost all waste goes straight back into the product.

People value glass for its sustainability. It can help to reduce energy use as it insulates buildings against climatic conditions. It also provides natural light, enhancing living conditions. Lightweight glass fiber is used to build energy efficient transport vehicles.

2022 is the International Year of Glass

The team at Roxy Glass knows the value of glass. That’s why we’re committed to improving the lives of our customers with beautiful glass windows and doors. Give us a call for your next San Jose glass or mirror repair job. We’re fast, professional, and very affordable.

John Martin is an author of this article.To know more about San jose glass company and Glass repair san jose please stay with our website:bayareawindowglass.com

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