What is toughened glass and when do you need it? Here's a plain explanation.
Toughened glass is heat-treated so it's much stronger than ordinary glass, and if it does break it shatters into small blunt granules rather than sharp shards.
The heat treatment puts the surface under compression, which is what makes it far stronger than ordinary glass of the same thickness.
Toughened glass suits openings where impact strength matters — large panes, doors, low-level glazing. We specify it where the opening warrants it rather than everywhere.
Glass that's been heat-treated so its surface is under compression, making it much stronger than ordinary glass — and if broken, it shatters into small blunt granules rather than sharp shards.
Where impact strength matters — large panes, doors, and low-level glazing. We specify it where the opening warrants it.
No — it must be cut before toughening, which is why it's made to the final size.
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