Category: <span>Guide</span>
How is Glass Tested?
How is Glass Tested? At Kensington Glass Arts Inc. (KGa), we care about ensuring our customers are aware of how we measure the quality of glass. There are various tests that one can conduct to measure not only the overall quality, but the glass’s ability to block sound, and how […]
Make Your Office Design More Efficient
3 Ways to Make Your Office Design More Efficient With Glass Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, many organizations are looking to reorganize their offices to better fit the needs of their employees. However, some may feel overwhelmed by the many possibilities for your new office design. Finding the […]
Glass, Guide, Laminated Glass, Tempered Glass
Tempered Glass VS Laminated Glass
The Differences between Tempered Glass versus Laminated Glass Whether you’re an architect developing design plans, a general contractor selecting a glazier for a future project, or an individual looking into modern office renovations, selecting which type of glass to use in your upcoming project can be daunting. There are many […]
Certification, Guide, ISO 9001:2015, News, Safety
What to Ask About Glass Certifications
What to Ask Your Commercial Glazier About Certifications When you’re in the process of selecting a glazier for your glass project, it can be easy to go with your first contact or the lowest priced glazier. However, either of these strategies can lead to selecting a glazier who does not […]
What To Do If Your Glass Door Breaks
What To Do if Your Glass Door Breaks If your glass door breaks, it’s easy to panic about what steps you need to take to fix the situation. We wanted to create a step-by-step guide on what to do, from the immediate clean-up, hiring a contractor, and how to avoid […]
Fabrication, Guide, Installation, Service Department
How To Hire a Commercial Glass Contractor
How to Hire a Commercial Glass Contractor When it’s time to give your office an upgrade, you’re likely to research interior glass design options. Using glass in interior design has a variety of benefits, such as creating a modern look to your office while staying eco-friendly. However, we know finding […]
Benefits of Pursuing a Construction Career
October has been deemed Careers in Construction Month by Build Your Future. Over the course of this month, Kensington Glass Arts (KGa) wanted to share various articles about working in the construction industry. According to the Associated General Contractors of America, the construction industry has over 680,000 employers with seven […]
How To Prepare for Bird-Safe Glass
How Maryland Companies can Prepare for Bird-Safe Glass Legislation Recently, Howard County in Maryland voted to pass CB11-2020, an act that will require new construction projects to submit documentation that design meets bird-friendly standards from the global Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building certification program. Birds fly […]
Fabrication, Guide, News, Projects, Safety
Top 5 Reasons to Install Glass Cubicles
KGa’s Top 5 Reasons to Install Glass Cubicles With the coronavirus pandemic, many offices are looking to re-design their space to better fit the needs of the changing world. Many are looking for office solutions that can protect their employees from disease while keeping a collaborative environment. Enter glass cubicles. […]
Guide, News, Projects, Safety, SUCCESS STORIES
How to Fix Your Open Office Plan
How to Fix Your Open Office Plan In the 1940s, the concept of the open office plan first appeared. The philosophy of an open office is that it encourages creativity, collaboration, and saves money on real estate costs. By the 1990s, the open office became the standard for emerging technology […]