There are many people who are often in a dilemma of whether to go for the inexpensive plastic jars or the more expensive glass storage bottles or cans.
Advantages of Glass Although glass is slightly more expensive, it looks very good and adds to the charm of the kitchen.
Glass doesn't absorb anything from the stored foods like plastic does.
This means glass storage can be used for longer periods because they are not stained easily.
They are recyclable which means you are not ending anything to the permanent waste on the planet unlike most varieties of plastic which cannot be recycled.
Building Glass Storage Glass storage could refer to the common bottles and jars that you want for daily use.
You can also build a glass shelf or cabinet to hold your items and beautify your rooms.
You can find long and wide glass sheets that can be used as shelves in the racks.
You will need to fit metal brackets and fix them with screws in the wall to hold the glass sheets tightly.
1/4th inch thickness is what you would require for the lighter items.
You can also customize the cut of the glass in which case it is not a bad idea to get the edges rounded off to make them less dangerous, especially for toddlers.
Glass Processing Many people are so serious about glass storage that they actually get the glass processed and tempered to fit their needs instead of going for other options like plastic for the kitchen and wood for the furnishing.
With jet heating techniques, glass can be tempered to produce curved angles, make interior wall partitions, show cases and also create architectural curtain walls that will give a whole new spacious look to the living room and also provide storage at the same time.