Construction Fittings

Types of construction fittings will vary depending on what the fitting is being used for. However, many construction fittings are electrical, pipe fittings or even metal fittings.

Electrical wire may be drawn copper, metal or aluminum that carries electricity through an electrical circuit. The wire may be run underground, overhead or through a conduit. Wherever the wire is run through, it is always protected with an electrical jacket. Electrical connectors are lugs, which are used to terminate the electrical circuit. Lugs may be composed of aluminum, copper or bronze.

Glass construction fittings are another type. Over the years, glass fittings have improved greatly thanks to advancements in technology and durability. Most glass fittings are decorative, but are made of various designs to be compatible with whatever they are being installed into. Glass fittings are unique compared to electrical fittings because although they have distinctive functions, they may also be used for display purposes.

Glass construction fittings are also usually very modern in style and function, which allows them to be used in many different ways. Glass fittings are often strengthened with other metallic parts that enhance durability and can often serve as replacement parts that may have traditionally been made from wood or metal only.

One such innovative use of glass fittings involves toilette implements such as special mirrors. To be properly fitted, the glass is usually preheated so that water vapor doesn't settle along the surface, unlike standard mirrors that have cold panes. The pane in a special mirror, however, is touched in a black shade so that it can hold on to the sun's rays and keep it dryer longer, making them ideal for conserving heat.