Tempered glass?

Is a type of safety glass strengthened by reheating it to just below the melting point and then suddenly cooling it. When it breaks, it shatters into small pieces to reduce hazard.

Safety tempered glass is used in a variety of demanding applications in New York City, including store front windows, shower doors, entrance door,  architectural glass doors and tables.

Tempered glass is physically and thermally stronger than normal glass.

What are the benefits of tempered glass?

• Safety: Tempered glass reduces the risk of injury due to its nature of breaking into small, circular pieces instead of sharp, jagged shards.
• Strength: Tempered glass is incredibly durable and stronger.
• Scratch and Damage Resistant:

  Tempered glass is ideal for residential doors and commercial windows, partitions, store front and doors, as it is more scratch resistant. Using tempered glass for glass doors and windows ensures these surfaces stay flawless and clear for longer.

• Heat Resistance:
  This type of glass can help protect your home and family against wildfire, as it can withstand exposure to wind-blown embers and flames. 

When a window required tempered glass?

• The glass is within 3 feet  of where people walk.
• The window is less than 18 inches above the floor
• The top of the glass is less than 36 inches above the floor
• The size of the glass exceeds 9 square feet