Wired glass is made by embedding steel mesh into molten glass. The wire is supposed to be a fire-resistant safety feature - holding the glass together in the event of a fire - giving building...
Category: Safety Glass
Chemically strengthened glass is similar to tempered glass in that its surface is in a state of compression. The effect, however, is not caused by heating and cooling but by a chemical (ion...
Tempered glass is used for shower and patio doors, tabletops, and windows throughout our homes & businesses. But what is tempered glass and how is it made? Tempered glass is a type of...
Glass is a wonderful material with unique properties and an incredible range of uses in architecture, science, technology, and the arts. However, it can also be dangerous or even deadly - primarily...
Glass is an amazing substance with countless uses in residential and commercial buildings. However, it has one major drawback - it is brittle and breaks into razor-sharp shards that are very...
Choosing between tempered & laminated glass – expert advice!
Tempered and laminated are types of "safety" glass - so-called because when they break they do so without endangering the public. But what are the pros and cons of tempered and laminated glass? Learn...