purchase glass shelves in nj
2006-09-09 09:49:39 · 8 answers · asked by Jo-Ann C 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
as you know a book case handles varieties of books and also some times heavier ones.. the ordinary glass can not be used as such because it breaks under heavy loads.. if it is to be used it should have higher thickness.. it's a waste in investing in a thicker ordinary glass.. my suggestion is to go for a tempered glass it is much stronger and also safe to use.. it is little bit costlier but is comparatively economical to thicker glass.. it also gives good look.. it is available in standard sizes and also in user defined sizes.. it is available in order basis in any glass house.. hope to see your wood shelves replaced by glass shelves
2006-09-09 10:05:12 · answer #1 · answered by anandu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My suggestion would be to use tempered laminate safety glass. You know, the kind used for wind shields and glass table tops. I worked in the Light Rail industry and I know that such glass is tested to take a 1 kilogram (2.2 lb) steel ball traveling at 55 mph. We used this type of glass throughout the vehicle, from windshields to glass partitions in the passenger compartments.
Employees were allowed to take windshilds and partitions that were rejected by quality assurance. Most of the partitions were of a size that would make great shelves for a book case. Most of us did just that. Used the glass for table tops, desk tops or shelving.
Most automotive businesses can help you locate either the size of glass you need, or can put on to a manufacturer that can meet your requirements.
But, I feel that the laminated, tempered safety glass would be your best bet. Regular glass is too brittle and acrylic is too flexible to be used as shelving.
Best of luck to you.
2006-09-10 02:09:12 · answer #2 · answered by rm1roscoe 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not all glaziers will be able to do thicker glass which you need for the shelves or have the equipemnt to smooth the edges. Look for places that specifically say glass table tops, these usually also cut and bevel mirrors so it may be listed as Glass and Mirror.
2016-03-17 11:00:47 · answer #3 · answered by Barbara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet would be tempered glass. The weight capacity would depend on the length of the glass and how many and what type of supports you had under it. Go to an actual glass place, not just the local hardware store, and ask them about it. Make sure you have dimensions and stuff of your bookcase, and what you plan to put on it, so they can give you the best advice.
2006-09-09 10:00:40 · answer #4 · answered by desiderio 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Truth is, I've been a carpenter for almost 36 years, and I haven't found anything like this for less than 10's of thousands of dollars.
2016-04-30 19:07:34 · answer #5 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know this for sure, but acrylic might be better than glass. My windows are actually acrylic but they look like glass. But they won't break as easily as glass would.
2006-09-09 14:07:43 · answer #6 · answered by danielle_thomas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Purchase 1/4 inch glass.Have the edges sanded or smoothed by whatever method.
2006-09-09 10:04:56 · answer #7 · answered by Nettie G 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2014-11-21 19:02:39 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋