PRODUCT INFORMATION

Textured Slumped Glass. Combining Organic and Directional elements. Slumped textured glass can be produced in large panel sizes, for divider walls or partitions, creating a beautiful decorative finish to your corporate space, while creating privacy. In addition, colour finishes can also be applied. Slumped glass panels can be used as Cladding or Facades, pressed against other wall surfaces; ideal for front entrance Hotel or Corporate Lobbies.

Slumped textured glass is available in a range of different glass thicknesses 6, 8, 10, 12 and 19mm, clear or low iron glass, and safety toughened (tempered) or annealed. Panels can be produced up to 18000mm x 3000mm in clear or low iron glass. Or choose from our rich tinted glass or vibrant coloured glass options. The maintenance free, non-porous surface of our slumped glass allows the glass to appear bright, new, and clean, for many years to come.

Some popular patterns:

SUBSCAPE

SCHIST 

The detail in the texture provides a clear visual of an authentic schist surface, while also mimicking the mortar lines which separate the schist bricks. This unique splashback pattern that is much like tiles but with the ease of glass.

ADRENALINE
A staple in our standard pattern collection is our Adrenaline slumped textured Glass. The texture mimics a waterfall with substantial grooves spread across the glass. Adrenalines unique design provides maximum levels of opacity and privacy, while still allowing a substantial amount of light to come through. Often paired with backlighting or coated in a bright colour, Adrenaline will bring life and creativity to any space.

 FERN - NATURAL ESCAPE
The detail in the texture brings a natural kiwiana element to life. This unique splashback pattern that is made with real ferns, each hand foraged. This pattern adds luxury and makes a subtle statement.

 

(above left to right)
Corrugate in clear - 10mm, Baby corrugate in clear glass - 6mm and painted silver tread glass - 6mm. 
CORRUGATE GLASS IS SIMILAR TO BROAD REEDED AND NARROW REEDED GLASS   

HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES OF THE PATTERNS IN A FINISHED PROJECT

Frenzy 10mm slumped toughened glass door with LED lights	Pressed Tin B Splashback in Resene Silver White Pearl	Anaglypta and Conformity swirls together in a splashback	12mm Baby Corrugate used in balustrading inside
Mountain Scene in clear glass on a white wall - Manapouri, New Zealand	Escape Route running horizontally in the the Resene colour Durville This pattern can go vertical or horizontal.	Coffee Bean pattern on a small sample in clear glass	The Taranakis - Mountain Range in Southland, New Zealand in Resene Seahunter

SLUMPED GLASS PRODUCT INFORMATION

PRODUCT INFORMATION FOR SLUMPED GLASS

Textured Slumped Glass. Combining organic and directional elements to create a unique design. For divider walls or partitions, slumped textured glass creates a beautiful decorative finish, while creating privacy for your corporate space.

Slumped glass panels can also be finished in a color of your choice. Slumped glass panels can be used as Cladding or Facades to cover other wall surfaces pressed against them, making them perfect for front entrances into hotels and corporations.

The slumped textured glass can be manufactured in a variety of glass thicknesses, such as 6, 10, 12, 15, and 19mm, clear or low iron glass, as well as toughened (tempered) or annealed safety glass. Panels can be produced up to 1250mm x 3100mm in size. It is available in clear or low iron glass as well as in rich tinted glass or vibrant painted colours.

As a result of its non-porous, maintenance-free surface, our slumped glass is able to remain bright, new, and clean for a long time to come, without requiring any additional maintenance. 

PANEL SIZES

Maximum single panel size: 3100 x 1250mm.
Smaller custom sizes available and minimum charges apply.

GLASS THICKNESS

Glass available in 6, 8, 10 & 12mm, also in 15 & 19mm on request.

PROPERTIES

Unique Qualities: The beauty of textured glass lies in its glacial appearance. Light passes through illuminating the texture and appears to glow from within. People and objects behind the glass are obscured making it a versatile building material for open plan living and working environments!

Glass types:

• Slumped Glass - Hand textured glass panels (available in Clear, Low Iron and Tinted glass)
• Float - Clear glass which exhibits a pale green tint which is more apparent when slumped.
• Tinted float - pale green, pale blue, grey, brown, High performance tints - dark green, dark blue
• Low Iron - Ultra clear low iron float glass.
• Mirrored Glass  

TEXTURAL CONSIDERATIONS

The process of slumping texture and patterns into sheets of glass involves intense heat to soften the glass sufficiently for it to melt over and into specially prepared molds. The heat is provided by kilns, specifically designed to suit the glass forming process. The molds can be a variety of materials (refractories) selected for their particular characteristics.
The resultant slumped glass reflects the artistic input at the design and molding stage, and the subsequent treatments that might be used. These include colour applications, obscuring treatments, etching, shape-cutting and edging, adhered embellishments and metal-ware.
The process of slumping glass on a mold imparts a textural surface on one side leaving the other smooth, glossy but not flat. Random variations in the background texture are immanent in the process. The edges are fire polished and remain flat but slightly rounded. 
Where required for specific glazing situations flat borders can be incorporated. All standard textures are available as toughened safety glass.

TEXTURED GLASS FEATURE

• Creates obscurity/privacy with maximum light transmission
• Safety toughened to meet all safety standards
• Can be back painted to any colour 
• Custom designs/ logos can be embossed into the textured glass
• Used in conjunction with high quality stainless steel fixings
• Offers easy cleaning and maintenance.

TOLERANCES & EDGEWORK

Due to the expansion and contraction during the processing of glass up to 3mm variation in panel sizes may occur.
Slumped glass can accommodate all standard glass processing treatments such as holes, notches, cut-outs and edge-polishing.

SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS

In glazing situations where Grade A Safety glass is required, most Slumped Glass can be toughened to comply with New Zealand Standards AS/NZS2208 - Safety glazing materials for use in buildings (human impact considerations).
It should be noted that the toughening process may impart some slight "bowing" over the length of the panel, or in some cases, scuff marks caused by the furnace. These are unavoidable.

Chemical Resistance
Glass will resist most acids except hydrofluoric and high temperature phosphoric. Alkalis can attack the glass surface, so it crucial not to get run off from concrete and the like as they will etch the glass surface. The same can happen with some weathering steels and some sealants release chemicals that can stain glass. Hard water with high calcium can be a problem as can geothermal areas for some ceramic glasses.

OUR PROCESS

GLAZING CONSIDERATIONS

All slumped glass products can be installed by local glazing contractors using standard methods and fixing systems in the same manner as flat glass of equivalent thickness. Please refer to New Zealand Standards AS 1288 (glass in buildings - Selection and Installation) for glazing methods & recommendations.

INTERIOR / EXTERIOR?

Generally panels are glazed with the glossy surface to the exterior of the building for ease of cleaning. Where this is not a consideration however, one has a choice based entirely on aesthetics.

GLASS HEADSTONE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND DETAILS

OUR SERVICES

We provide a comprehensive range of services to our valued clients, and are fully equipped and experienced to complete everything from kitchen and bathroom renovations to specialty glass installation. Our team can assist you with the following:

• Toughened Slumped Glass
• Splashbacks - mirrored, printed, painted, flat or slumped.
• Showers
• Bathroom Glass
• Giftware | Serveware
• Balustrades
• Table Tops
• Doors | Windows
• Shelving
• Mirrors
• Signage | Branding
• Trophies
• Headstones 
• Glass Footprints

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64 Forth Street, PO Box 885
Invercargill, 9840 
New Zealand 

Phone:   +643 2145012        
Email:     sales@escapeglass.com

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