Tempered glass is heat-treated to withstand greater pressure, making it less likely to be broken. If it should break, tempered glass will fracture into tiny pieces intended to not seriously cut anyone who should come into contact with it. This makes tempered glass ideal for areas where a person may walk or fall into windows, such as on a patio door or a window where the glass reaches the floor. Building code typically requires tempered glass for areas such as this. Another area where you will find tempered glass is in large windows next to bathtubs. If you slip in a tub or bathroom and fall through a window that does not have tempered glass, the results could be tragic. Tempered glass is also used in the side windows of cars to reduce injury in the event of a collision. Tempered glass is just one of the many ways that innovative technology is being used to…
Air conditioning is fantastic on a hot day, but the cost of cooling can add up. Filling an inflatable pool with ice in the backyard isn’t the only way to beat the heat. Windows can play…
Traditionally, windows were made up of small pieces of glass separated by wood mullions, creating the familiar checkered pattern that homeowners know-and-love. Today, we have found a way to preserve the character and style of…
Tempered glass has been treated with heat so it can withstand greater force or pressure on its surface. The advantage of tempered glass is that if it does break it will shatter into tiny pieces…
Comfort Engineering is the process of finding the best glass options for each window in your home. By choosing the correct Low-E coating and dual- or triple-pane glazing option, you can regulate the temperature in…
