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A (1–20)

Acid Etched Glass
Glass chemically treated to create a smooth frosted surface for privacy and decoration.

Acoustic Interlayer
A sound dampening layer used in laminated glass to reduce noise transfer.

Acoustic Glass
Laminated glass designed to reduce external or internal noise.

After Hours Glass Repair
Emergency glazing work performed outside standard business hours.

Annealed Glass
Standard flat glass that breaks into sharp shards and is not safety rated.

Anti Glare Glass
Glass treated to reduce reflections and eye strain.

Anti Reflective Coating
Surface coating that minimises light reflection.

Architectural Glass
Glass used as a design element in buildings.

Argon Filled Unit
Double glazed glass filled with argon gas for insulation.

AS1288
Australian Standard covering glass selection and installation.

AS2208
Australian Standard governing safety glass manufacturing.

Awning Window
Top hinged window that opens outward.

Axial Load
Pressure applied vertically to glass panels.

Annealing Process
Controlled cooling of glass during manufacture.

Access Panel
Glass panel allowing entry to concealed areas.

Adhesive Glazing
Glass bonded using adhesives rather than frames.

Anti Shatter Film
Protective film applied to glass to reduce shard risk.

Air Gap
Space between panes in double glazing.

Aluminium Frame
Lightweight, corrosion resistant window or door frame.

B (21–40)

Back Painted Glass
Glass painted on the rear surface for colour and durability.

Balustrade Glass
Safety glass used for balconies and staircases.

Beading
Trim securing glass inside a frame.

Bevelled Edge
Angled decorative glass edge.

Bite Depth
How far glass sits inside a frame or channel.

Blown Glass
Hand formed decorative glass.

Board Up
Temporary securing of broken glass openings.

Bonding Agent
Material used to adhere glass to surfaces.

Bottom Rail
Lower frame component of doors or windows.

Break Pattern
How glass fractures when damaged.

Bronze Tint
Coloured glass reducing glare.

Broken Seal
Failure in a sealed unit causing condensation.

Brush Seal
Flexible seal used in sliding doors.

Building Compliance
Meeting local building and safety regulations.

Butt Joint
Edge to edge glass join without framing.

Buffer Strip
Protective strip preventing glass contact.

Balcony Wind Load
Pressure glass must withstand in elevated areas.

Backer Rod
Foam material supporting sealant joints.

Bay Window Glass
Glass used in angled window assemblies.

C (41–65)

Casement Window
Side hinged window opening outward.

Channel Glazing
Glass secured in metal channels.

Chip Damage
Small impact damage weakening glass.

Clear Float Glass
Standard transparent glass.

Compliance Certificate
Documentation confirming standards compliance.

Condensation
Moisture forming on or inside glass units.

Corner Crack
Crack originating from glass corner.

Curtain Wall
Non structural external glass system.

Cut Edge
Unpolished glass edge.

Custom Cut Glass
Glass cut to specific measurements.

Cyclone Rated Glass
Glass designed for extreme wind loads.

Compression Seal
Seal that compresses when glass is installed.

Commercial Glazing
Glass installation for business premises.

Cavity Spacer
Separator inside double glazed units.

Clearance Gap
Space allowing expansion and movement.

Clamping System
Mechanical fixings holding glass in place.

Cold Crack
Glass breakage caused by temperature change.

Corner Protector
Temporary protection for glass edges.

Colour Backed Glass
Painted glass for decorative walls.

Curved Glass
Glass shaped with controlled bending.

D (66–85)

Deflection
Movement of glass under pressure.

Decorative Panel
Glass used for visual effect.

Delamination
Separation of laminated glass layers.

Desiccant
Material absorbing moisture in sealed units.

Double Glazing
Two panes separated by sealed gap.

Door Lite
Glass insert in doors.

Drilled Glass
Glass with holes for fittings.

Dry Glazing
Installation without wet sealants.

Dusting
Fine glass particles after cutting.

Draft Seal
Barrier preventing air leakage.

Double Hung Window
Window with two sliding sashes.

Drainage Slot
Opening allowing moisture escape.

Debris Impact Resistance
Glass strength against flying objects.

Decorative Etching
Patterned frosting on glass.

Door Rail
Structural component holding door glass.

Drop Test
Impact testing of safety glass.

Dynamic Load
Moving force applied to glass.

Dual Pane Unit
Another term for double glazing.

Damp Proof Seal
Moisture resistant barrier.

Diffused Glass
Softens light while maintaining privacy.

E (86–105)

Edge Polish
Smooth finished glass edge.

Emergency Glass Replacement
Urgent installation after breakage.

Energy Efficient Glass
Glass reducing heat transfer.

Etched Pattern Glass
Decorative frosted designs.

Expansion Joint
Gap allowing thermal movement.

External Glazing
Glass installed on building exterior.

Edge Deletion
Removal of coating near glass edge.

Elastomeric Sealant
Flexible sealing compound.

Environmental Exposure
Weather impact on glass.

Egress Window
Window providing emergency exit.

Edge Strength
Resistance of glass edges to breakage.

Electrochromic Glass
Glass that darkens electronically.

Enclosed Shower Screen
Fully sealed shower enclosure.

Exterior Grade Glass
Glass suitable for outdoor use.

Embedded Wire Glass
Glass reinforced with wire mesh.

Entry Door Glass
Glass used in front doors.

Expansion Allowance
Space for movement due to heat.

Energy Rating
Thermal performance measurement.

Edge Chip Tolerance
Acceptable damage limit.

Epoxy Bonding
High strength adhesive fixing.

F (106–125)

Factory Toughened Glass
Heat strengthened in controlled conditions.

Facade Glazing
Glass used on building exterior walls.

Fixed Panel
Non opening glass section.

Float Glass
Base material for most glass.

Frame Failure
Loss of structural support.

Fritted Glass
Glass with ceramic surface pattern.

Fully Frameless Shower
Glass without visible frames.

Fascia Glass
Decorative external glass.

Flush Glazing
Glass aligned with frame surface.

Finger Pull
Handle cut into glass.

Fire Rated Glass
Glass resisting heat and flames.

Floating Shelf Glass
Glass used for shelving.

Floor to Ceiling Glass
Full height panels.

Frosted Film
Applied privacy film.

Fixing Point
Location where glass is secured.

Factory Lead Time
Manufacturing turnaround period.

Face Mounted Glass
Externally fixed glass.

Fall Protection Glass
Glass preventing falls.

Frame Reveal
Visible frame edge.

Finish Quality
Overall installation appearance.

G (126–150)

Glazier
Trade professional installing glass.

Glazing Bead
Trim securing glass.

Glazing Compound
Traditional sealing material.

Glass Thickness
Measurement affecting strength.

Green Tint Edge
Colour visible in thicker glass.

Glass Balustrade
Safety barrier made of glass.

Glass Block
Solid glass masonry units.

Glass Fence
Pool or boundary fencing.

Glazing Gasket
Rubber seal holding glass.

Glass Laminate
Bonded layered glass.

Glare Reduction
Limiting excessive brightness.

Glass Panel Weight
Mass of installed glass.

Glass Replacement
Removal and installation of new glass.

Glass Scratch
Surface damage.

Glass Stop
Frame component securing glass.

Glass Stress
Internal pressure from heat.

Glazing Tape
Adhesive cushion for glass.

Gravity Load
Weight applied downward.

Glazing Channel
Metal track for glass.

Glass Wall
Full height interior partition.

H (151–170)

Hairline Crack
Fine crack weakening glass.

Heat Strengthened Glass
Moderately reinforced glass.

Heat Soak Test
Process to reduce spontaneous breakage.

Hinged Glass Door
Swinging glass door.

Humidity Resistance
Ability to withstand moisture.

Header Frame
Top structural frame.

High Impact Glass
Glass designed for force resistance.

Handle Cut Out
Hole for door handle.

Hardware Corrosion
Metal deterioration near coast.

Hydrophobic Coating
Water repelling surface treatment.

Head Pressure
Water force on shower glass.

Horizontal Mullion
Frame dividing glass horizontally.

High Rise Glazing
Glass for tall buildings.

Heat Absorbing Glass
Reduces solar heat.

Hinge Load Rating
Weight capacity of hinges.

Hardness Rating
Scratch resistance level.

Hybrid Sealant
Combination sealing compound.

Hollow Spacer
Separator in double glazing.

Heat Transfer
Movement of thermal energy.

High Performance Glass
Enhanced insulation and strength.

I (171–190)

Impact Resistance
Ability to withstand force.

Insulated Glass Unit
Double or triple glazing.

Internal Partition Glass
Interior walls made of glass.

Interlayer
Bonding layer in laminated glass.

Installation Tolerance
Allowable fitting variation.

Infill Panel
Glass installed within frames.

Interior Grade Glass
Glass for internal use.

Infrared Reflection
Heat reflecting capability.

Insulation Value
Thermal performance measure.

Injury Risk Zone
Area requiring safety glass.

Integrated Blinds
Blinds sealed inside glazing.

Internal Door Glass
Glass panels inside buildings.

Initial Crack
First point of glass failure.

Impact Point
Location where force applied.

Inspection Report
Assessment documentation.

Installation Depth
Glass seating measurement.

Illuminated Glass
Backlit glass panels.

Intermediate Support
Additional framing support.

Intermittent Load
Occasional force exposure.

Iron Content
Mineral causing green tint.

J–Z (191–260)

Joint Sealant
Flexible gap filler.

Kick Plate Glass
Lower impact zone glass.

Laminated Safety Glass
Bonded glass for injury reduction.

Low E Coating
Heat reflecting surface.

Louvre Window Glass
Angled ventilation slats.

Manifestation Marking
Visibility markings on large panels.

Mirror Backing
Protective mirror coating.

Moisture Ingress
Water penetration.

Noise Reduction Rating
Sound control measure.

Obscure Pattern Glass
Textured privacy glass.

On Site Cutting
Glass cut at location.

Opal Glass
Milky translucent glass.

Pane
Single sheet of glass.

Polished Edge
Smooth glass edge.

Privacy Glass
Limits visibility.

Quality Assurance
Compliance verification.

Reflective Coating
Solar control layer.

Roller Assembly
Sliding door hardware.

Safety Backed Mirror
Mirror with protective film.

Seal Failure
Loss of airtight unit.

Shatter Pattern
Break behaviour.

Shopfront Glazing
Commercial glass frontage.

Silicone Sealant
Flexible waterproof seal.

Sliding Door Track
Guide channel.

Tempered Glass
Toughened safety glass.

Thermal Stress Crack
Heat related breakage.

Tinted Glass
Coloured solar control glass.

Translucent Panel
Light passing privacy glass.

UV Protection Glass
Blocks ultraviolet rays.

Vandalism Damage
Intentional breakage.

Vision Panel
Viewing glass insert.

Weather Seal
Environmental barrier.

Wet Area Glass
Bathroom glass.

Window Sash
Movable frame.

X Ray Shield Glass
Radiation blocking glass.

Yield Strength
Failure stress level.

Z Channel
Metal support channel.