D.I.Y. Home improvements, maintenance, Decorating. There are five different types of glass used in the home. Starting with 1mm glass used in picture frames, up to speciality glass such as glass bricks.
Float glass is standard for windows and doors.
Safety glass is similar to tempered glass and should be used in areas of heavy people traffic, normal for commercial buildings. Speciality glass such as tinted glass, thermal glass, frosted glass and glass blocks. Removing old glass Place protection on the floor, even in the garden to catch the slithers. Carefully work loose the large fragments of glass, then tap out the smaller pieces. Wear heavy-duty gloves when handling the glass.