Glass selection has a long term impact on the comfort and quality of life in a home so we advise consumers to do as much research as they can on the different glass types available. Choosing the glass and windows for your home is something that needs to be done in the early planning stages. For example, in new builds you need to state the glass type you are using in the paperwork for the home development application. This is the same if you are conducting a renovation that costs over $50,000 with alterations and additions.