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Glass has many uses in the hospitality industry , both practical and decorative , as Susan Sinden , Commercial Manager for glass processing experts ESG Group Ltd , explains .
Glass is an ideal material for creating an alluring hospitality setting , thanks to its versatility , practicality and long-lasting beauty . Naturally , in a catering environment , a wipe clean surface is always a bonus , but glass comes with other properties that make it a wise choice for hotels , restaurants and spas .
Glass balustrades to protect outdoor guests , providing shielding from the wind without blocking the view , are rapidly becoming a favourite option . More hardwearing than fabric screening , they can be left out all year round , allowing the rapid addition of extra covers whenever the weather allows . However , we can also use glass balustrades to create defined zones within larger spaces , to create coffee shops or cafes within atriums , for example .
Using modern glass processing technology , we can go a step further than screening , by using technical interlayers laminated between two panes of glass . This makes for an extremely robust , secure barrier , but also allows us to add further properties such as sound attenuation , or privacy . Using an advanced ESG Switchable LCD interlayer , privacy is controllable at the touch of a button . Turn the small current on for transparent , and off for opaque . This could be used to create a window between dining room and kitchen , or , at full height , a private dining room , which can be secluded , or feel part of the main dining room , as the client prefers .
For treatment rooms in spas , we now offer LCD battery operated switchable Secure Vue door panels , which need no mains wiring . These allow the client perfect privacy during a treatment , but , when switched on , allow customers to see the inviting unoccupied treatment room , while therapists can see their next client arriving .
Behind the bar , glass is also a highly practical option , as glass splashbacks are extremely easy to wipe down , and need virtually no maintenance . Glass can be back-painted to reflect the chosen décor scheme , and we can also add corporate logos , or product categories such as wines or beers , signposting an array of tempting products to happy customers . www . esg . glass
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