FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

• Are Headland Glass glazier's qualified?

  Headland Glass only employs qualified glaziers. They take pride in offering service of a very high standard.

• Does Headland Glass have a showroom?

  Headland Glass has a showroom at 125 Sugar Rd Maroochydore. It is open Monday to Thursday 8am till 4.30 pm and Friday 8am till 4.00pm. On display, they have a range of glass, semi frameless showersscreens, mirrors, louvres and aluminium windows and doors.

• Does Headland Glass cut glass to size?

  Yes, Headland Glass can accommodate all your glass needs. From a small piece of glass for a picture frame to a large mirror. They offer in house processing which is available on shelves, tabletops and mirrors.

• What types of options are available for mirrors?

  Headland Glass custom make and install mirrors with a variety of options including frameless, bevelled and aluminium framed mirrors. Make your rooms look bigger and brighter by having Headland Glass install a large mirror in your next project.

• Does Headland Glass offer semi-frameless shower screens?

  Yes, if you are renovating your home, Headland Glass has a solution to suit your budget and modernise your home. Their showersscreens and sliding wardrobe doors are available in framed and semi frameless options.

• Does Headland Glass do aluminium windows and doors?

  Headland Glass manufactures and installs custom made windows and doors using high quality Australian made products where possible. Residential range includes Capral residential windows and doors and Capral architectural range. They also manufacture a large range of commercial systems in their factory.

• What is Grade A safety glass?

  When safety glass breaks it breaks differently to normal glass. It either fractures into pieces that are small and blunt enough not to cause severe injury (toughened safety glass) or cracks, but does not break away, staying place attached to the interlayer (laminated safety glass).

• What glass will reduce noise?

  There is a range of laminated soundproof glass that is a laminated glass with a thicker interlayer that offers good results. However, all factors need to be considered, such as gaps around frames and insulation in ceilings. Double glazing can reduce noise but most existing frames will not be able to accept the thicker unit making this option more viable.

• Why does toughened glass sometimes explode?

  The process of manufacturing toughened glass creates internal stresses to give glass strength. Some defects caused by scratches, chipping, expansion due to sunlight and other factors can make toughened glass fracture at any time.

• How does the Australian Standards AS1288-2006 apply to existing glass replacements?

  When existing glass panes are replaced, it is mandatory for glass to be installed to the current standard which is AS1288-2006.