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What is Flemish glass?
FLEMISH. (Obscure visibility) Flemish glass has the look of hand blown glass without the seeds, bubbles, or the price tag. Light passes through while visibility is distorted – creating some privacy. This glass type offers an old world / slightly antique look.
Is Flemish glass old fashioned?
Similar to German antique glass, Flemish glass is a throwback to Old World craftsmanship. Resembling panes made by glass artisans of the 1800s, Flemish glass has the look and textured feel of hand-blown glass.
When was Flemish glass invented?
1894
The glass was patented in 1894. A piece of this art glass was featured on Antiques Roadshow, Dallas, Hour 3 and was appraised for $5000 – $7000.
What is Stippolyte glass?
Stippolyte glass is a type of obscure glazing. It is designed to provide privacy in rooms which are overlooked from outside or from neighbouring properties. Stippolyte glass has a textured surface which distorts light when entering the window.
What is reed glass?
Reeded Glass is a patterned semi-obscure glass design that can be tempered if necessary. It has many parallel or nearly parallel bands running through the glass that diffuses light.
What is the privacy rating of Flemish glass?
A 9-rated glass, however, with maximum obscurity does not mean you cannot see anything at all. It simply makes it difficult to see anything specific with clarity. A glass insert with a low privacy rating allows lots of light but little privacy; a glass insert with a high privacy rating is closer to being opaque.
What is a fluted glass?
Fluted glass is identifiable by its vertical grooves. It is sometimes referred to as ribbed or textured glass and is highly popular among architects and interior designers looking to add texture to a living space whilst diffusing light and adding an element of privacy.
How can I tell if I have Low-E glass?
How Can Homeowners Tell if Their Windows Have Low-E Glass?
- Hold a lit match or a pen light up in front of the window.
- If the window contains low-e glass, one of the images will be a different color than the rest of the images.
- If the window does not have low-e glass, the four reflected images will be the same color.
Does Flemish glass let in light?
Description. Flemish glass has the look of hand-blown glass. It slightly distorts the view and allows light to shine through while also providing an obscured view. Flemish is not a privacy glass, but rather a decorative textured glass.
What type of glass is used for bathroom windows?
Frosted Glass for windows and shower enclosures Frosted glass is created by the process of sandblasting or acid etching which leads to creation of a glass surface that is translucent and hazy. This makes frosted glass the ideal material for bathroom windows and partitions, and even shower enclosures!
Which is the most obscure glass?
Frosted glass is just one type of obscure glass. It is glass that has been acid etched to create a pitted surface on the panels. This permits some light to pass through but prevents little more than shapes or silhouettes to be seen on the other side. Frosted glass is particularly popular due to its versatility.