Texmateria
Clear Float Glass
Standard clear glass with flat surfaces and a slight greenish edge. It appears through reflection, thickness, edge color, distortion, fingerprints, and dust rather than visible texture.
Common names
- clear glass
- window glass
- float glass
- plate glass
Search phrases
- ordinary window glass
- clear glass panel
- transparent partition
- shop display glass
Common uses
- Windows
- Doors
- Partitions
- Display cases
- Shelves
- Tabletops
Choosing points
- Best as the basic material for windows, partitions, and display cases where sight and light should pass through.
- Edges often read green, especially on thicker panels.
- Fingerprints, cleaning streaks, and dust reveal otherwise invisible panes.
- Reflections are usually more visible than the glass surface itself.
How it ages
- It scratches, chips at edges, and can break into sharp pieces unless tempered or laminated.
What to avoid
- Do not use ordinary float glass in doors, railings, low panels, or impact zones where safety glass is required.
