Building Industry Hammered

Is double glazing worth it for a Brisbane home? An honest, local answer from a family glazing business on what actually works in the South East Queensland climate.

Ever walked into a bedroom and felt the walls lean in a little? Plenty of Queensland homes, especially older brick homes and newer townhouses, have at least one bedroom that feels more like a generous cupboard. You cannot knock a wall out every time a room feels tight, and most of us would not want...

Picture this. You are juggling a coffee, a laptop bag and your phone, walking up to a shopfront, and the door is one of those heavy swing types with a stiff handle. You do the awkward hip nudge, spill a bit of coffee, and mutter something under your breath. Now picture a parent with a...

If you have lived in South East Queensland for more than a summer or two, you know how quickly the sky can turn. One minute you are watching the cricket, the next you are watching hail bounce off the deck and hearing that unmistakable crack of glass from somewhere down the hall. It is a...

You’ve seen it on Instagram. You’ve spotted it in a café, a boutique hotel lobby, or your neighbour’s newly renovated kitchen. That beautiful glass, not quite clear, not quite opaque, is doing something wonderful with light while somehow keeping things private. Chances are, it was frosted, fluted, or textured glass. And right now, these decorative...

Supporting the community has always been at the heart of what we do at True Blue Glass. If you’ve been following us for a while, you will be aware that Founder Bill Leavey was diagnosed with Dementia in early 2025 and has since been advocating for education across Australia since his diagnosis. That is why...

If you’ve ever stood in a bathroom, office, or entryway and wondered whether the glass around you is actually safe, you’re not alone. We hear it all the time. Homeowners assume that because glass looks solid or because it’s frosted, it must be compliant. Builders often assume it’s already been ticked off at some stage....

If there’s one thing we see time and time again across South East Queensland, it’s homeowners feeling stuck between wanting a beautiful bedroom and needing it to be practical. Storage is tight. Natural light is limited. And bulky wardrobe doors can sometimes make an already small room feel even smaller. At True Blue Glass, we’ve...