With over forty years behind us as Gold Coast glaziers, we have seen a lot of changes in our industry. We have watched the town grow at a frantic pace and evolve in to a tourism destination, complete with a building boom, of which we were quite closely linked. We watched demand shift between products,…
Fast with Glass
At Central Glass, we have a passion for glasswork. It provides us both a view and a livelihood, and we regard the proper production and affixing of glass to be its own art form. It is a tricky substance, however, and homes featuring glass will inevitably require the odd repair. Such is life with a…
A Guide to Window and Door Selection
A Guide to Window and Door Selection This is a useful guide aimed at assisting you to ensuring you get the right windows and doors to meet your needs for your new home. Take the time to gain some knowledge about what is out there and ensure the supplier you are looking to use is an accredited…
High Performance Glass Key to Green Homes
High Performance Glass Key to Green Homes It’s not a question of budget, it’s a question of comfort-ability in your own home. Often glass choice is not even discussed with your window and door salesperson, BUT it must be, for your long term financial benefits with lower energy bills, also the long term comfort of your…
Prevention of falls from windows – AWA Factsheet
Prevention of falls from windows For downloading this AWA Factsheet: Please, A) Right-click on the text ‘Prevention of falls from windows’ (just above the image), B) Click on ‘Save as’ in the small window that appears after step one, C) Provide a name to the file, and press ‘Save’ in the resulting window that appears…
Nickel Sulphide Inclusions – AWA Factsheet
Nickel Sulphide Inclusions For downloading this AWA Factsheet: Please, A) Right-click on the text ‘Nickel Sulphide Inclusions’ (just above the image), B) Click on ‘Save as’ in the small window that appears after step one, C) Provide a name to the file, and press ‘Save’ in the resulting window that appears after step two. You…
Manifestation – Presence of Glass – AWA fact sheet
AWA Factsheet – Manifestation For downloading this AWA Factsheet: Please, A) Right-click on the text ‘AWA Factsheet – Manifestation’ (just above the image), B) Click on ‘Save as’ in the small window that appears after step one, C) Provide a name to the file, and press ‘Save’ in the resulting window that appears after step…
Protection of Openable Windows – it’s law
ABCB Advisory Note – Protection of Openable Windows For downloading this AWA Factsheet: Please, A) Right-click on the text ‘ABCB Advisory Note – Protection of Openable Windows’ (just above the image), B) Click on ‘Save as’ in the small window that appears after step one, C) Provide a name to the file, and press ‘Save’…
Aluminium Windows – Benefits and Types
The benefits and types of Aluminium windows are popular among Builders and homeowners. These are windows in which the frame is constructed of aluminium instead of vinyl, wood or other materials. Besides used in residential dwellings, they’re commonly seen in industrial and commercial structures. Here’s what you need to know if you’re considering aluminium windows. Advantages of…
Window Limiters – New Code Protection – Easy DIY Solution
After May 2014, all new windows, should come with window limiters, restricting the opening of the sash to meet his new legislation. But, what can you do with windows purchased prior to May 2014, to meet this new legislative requirement. The Building Code of Australia states, that where a person, including a child could fall…
