Discover the Benefits of Tempered Glass: Unmatched Strength & Safety for Homes and Businesses

When it comes to choosing the right glass for your home or commercial windows, partitions, showers, shelves, or any other application, there are a lot of options from which to choose. Two common types have long stood out for their quality: annealed glass and tempered glass. Annealed glass is a popular and cost-effective choice and has been for many years. But, if durability and safety and a top priority, tempered glass is your best option. Below, we explore the benefits of tempered glass and why it’s a great choice for residential and commercial glass installation.

Benefits of Tempered Glass

• Unmatched Strength and Durability
  • Tempered glass is known for its unparalleled strength and durability. It is made by heating and rapidly cooling the glass, which increases surface compression. Tempered glass is five times stronger than annealed glass which makes it highly resistant to both impact and breakage. It is an ideal option for high-traffic areas and applications because it can withstand accidental impacts and heavy usage without easily breaking or chipping.
• Enhanced Safety
  • When tempered glass breaks, it shatters into small, dull cubes rather than traditional glass’ sharp, dangerous shards. The little dull pieces are less likely to cause serious injury which makes tempered glass a safer option for areas where children may be present or where accidents are more likely to occur. Whether it’s for residential or commercial use, the added safety of tempered glass provides peace of mind to both property owners and occupants.
• Resistance to Thermal Stress
  • Not only is tempered glass resistant to physical impacts, but it is also highly resistant to thermal stress. Because of this, it is an ideal choice for applications that are exposed to temperature fluctuations, such as windows that receive direct sunlight. Unlike annealed glass, which can crack under extreme temperature changes, tempered glass can withstand these conditions without compromising its structural integrity.

Tempered glass is stronger, safer, and more versatile than regular glass. It’s perfect for a wide range of applications, from glass partitions to shelves. At AGD, we can custom fabricate and install tempered glass to your exact specifications in both residential and commercial applications. Contact us to learn more!