The term ‘glazing’ refers to the glass component of building’s facade or internal surfaces. Historically, the installation of glazing was generally undertaken by a specialist glazier, but today it is possible to purchase an entire window which can be fitted by a general contractor. In older buildings, re-glazing can be done by specialist firms that restore rather than replace windows.

Whereas in the past windows were generally single glazed consisting of just a single layer of glass, today there are many different options for glazing. A substantial amount of heat is lost through the window, and so double and triple glazed units have been developed to provide more insulation thereby improving the energy efficiency of a building.Glass can also be tinted to reject sunlight, coated in a translucent film to increase energy efficiency, or be self-cleaning. It is most common for glazing to be clear glass; however, there are also many varied forms of etched, textured, frosted, stained or tinted glass for privacy or aesthetic purposes.

XL Glass Works provides a full glass and glazing services to retailers, domestic homeowners, real estate and property managers as well as catering for large scale commercial contracts.