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The Great Wall ... of Glass

Aug. 9, 2010

If you can see through the notion that the only use for glass is in a window, you'll find that glass can be a valuable material option for interior walls and partitions in your buildings.

Depending on how the glass is treated prior to installation, it can be a viable option anywhere in a building.

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