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| TEMPERED GLASS |
Tempered glass is often used in applications where using
standard glass could pose a potential danger. Tempered glass is stronger than
standard glass and does not shatter into large shards when broken, this is
important because it can greatly minimize potential danger in the case of a
break. Manufactured through a process of extreme heating and rapid cooling,
tempered glass is much harder than normal glass.
In the case that tempered glass does break, it shatters into
small pebbles that are void of dangerous, sharp edges. As tempered glass is
considered to be much safer than normal glass, you may often here it referred
to as safety glass or toughened glass. Tempered glass has a wide variety of
uses and you’ll find in just about everywhere. In fact, the shower doors in
your bathroom or the side glass on a motor vehicle are examples of tempered
glass.
Another benefit of tempered glass is the ability to stand up to
moderate heat (470°F). The process that creates this strengthened glass also
makes it heat-resistant. This makes tempered glass a great solution for a
situation where there is a danger of the glass breaking due to impact or
moderate heat. Tempered glass is often used for fireplace doors (not
woodstoves), on masonry and prefabricated fireplaces equipped with a grate to
hold the burning wood. If tempered glass is exposed to higher temperatures, it
gradually weakens the structure of the glass thus making it more susceptible to
breakage.
CUSTOM SPECIFICATIONS
If you’re not sure whether or not your project or item should
involve tempered or another kind of glass, feel free to contact us and we’ll
walk you through some of the ins and outs regarding applicability, pricing,
availability, et cetera.
We’re Giovani Glass, and our desire is to help you get the right piece of glass, at the right price, and right on time.
