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Toughened Glass for uPVC Windows

Toughened glass is the safety glass you'll want in certain openings. Here's what it is and where it matters.

What toughened glass is

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  • Large glazed panels and doors
  • Low-level glazing near the floor
  • Anywhere impact is a risk
  • Where safety matters most

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Questions

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What is toughened glass for uPVC windows?

Heat-treated safety glass that's much stronger than ordinary glass and shatters into small blunt granules rather than sharp shards when broken.

Where is toughened glass needed?

Large glazed panels and doors, low-level glazing near the floor, and anywhere impact is a risk.

Toughened or laminated glass?

Toughened for pure safety and strength; laminated for noise plus safety. We advise per opening.

From our range

What we make

uPVC Sliding Windows

Multi-track windows that need no swing space.

uPVC Casement Windows

Side-hung sashes for full airflow and the tightest seal.

uPVC Performance Systems

Double-glazed acoustic and thermal windows.

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