If you want to amp up the safety of your home, then you must consider using residential tempered glass. Our home is not only a shelter; it is also a safe haven. It is the place where your children first learn to explore the world around them. We keep so many safeguards in our home to make it the safest place, especially for your children. But have you even checked your windows and the glass fixtures at your home?
A study was conducted to investigate injuries sustained by children from glass table related accidents. Majority of the injuries would have been avoided if a strengthened and tempered glass were used. Pediatricians were advised to discourage purchase of non-tempered glass tables for homes with children.
Tempered glass is glass treated by heat or chemicals, to toughen it and improve its strength. Tempered glasses are used in commercial establishments, but you can also bring in the advantages of tempered glass into your home.
Residential tempered glass is often called as safety glass because it is 4 to 5 times stronger than ordinary annealed glass having the same dimensions. It meets the requirements for many code organizations, such as the ANSI Z97.1.
Tempered glass is used in a wide variety of everyday things, including computers, smartphones, windows, kitchen appliances, bathtub enclosures, and vehicles. Why should you use tempered glass instead of ordinary glass?
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It’s safer
The biggest advantage of tempered glass over annealed or “ordinary” glass is that it was designed for safety. Unlike annealed glass, which breaks into large and dangerous shards, tempered glass disintegrates into small granular chunks that are relatively harmless.
The thermal tempering process used to manufacture tempered glass makes it much stronger than ordinary glass. Tempered glass can stand up to strong winds, direct impact from blows and bumps, and minor explosions.
Tempered glass can resist temperatures of up to 470 degrees Fahrenheit. This property makes tempered glass ideal for use in kitchen appliances and in areas like the bathroom, where it will likely be in contact with the heat on a regular basis.
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While the tempering process makes tempered glass super tough, it doesn’t affect the clarity of the glass. Tempered glass is crystal clear and transparent, which makes it useful in windows, display cases, and glass doors.
Tempered glass can be used practically anywhere glass is needed. It makes for an attractive and sturdy frameless shower door, a fully transparent smartphone screen protector, and a seamless stovetop base.
The manufacturing process that makes tempered glass thermally tough also makes it scratch-resistant. This makes tempered glass an ideal material for glass doors, kitchen appliances, mobile screen protectors, and passenger vehicle windows.
Tempered glass can be clear, frosted, engraved, stained, and patterned. It’s available in an array of patterns and designs to suit your needs.
Let us help you find the suitable tempered glass for your project. When you contact us, please provide your detailed requirements. That will help us give you a valid quotation.
