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Are you planning an investment using tempered glass? Or do you rather feel that the interior of your home needs refreshing, and tempered glass seems to be the perfect choice? Check out what you should know before ordering tempered glass!!

Tempered glass - why is it worth it?

Let's start with why you should decide for tempered glass. Nowadays, this type of glass is extremely popular, and the investors eagerly choose tempered glass as part of a building's structure or interior design. The most important reasons for opting for toughened glass include:

• excellent glass resistance to mechanical damage, to fluctuating and extreme temperatures, and to uneven heating,
• tempered glass panes require as much as 5 to 7 times more force to break the glass than in the case of traditional glass,
• such glass is very safe, since in the event of breaking the glass pane falls apart into many small pieces with indistinct edges, which minimises the risk of injury,
• the possibilities of using tempered glass are extremely wide,
• the glass is available in many options, for example clear glass, coloured glass, glass coated with enamels, coatings, or special films.

It can therefore be seen that tempered glass is a really good choice, mainly because of its safety and enormous design possibilities.

Tempered glass - what to bear in mind before ordering?

If you are planning to use tempered glass, for example in the construction of a staircase or as part of an interior design, it is essential to find out what to bear in mind before ordering. There are many different types of glass nowadays, so it's worth defining your needs well in order to be sure that the glass you prepare will bell suited to your expectations.

Specify your expectations in detail

Nowadays, there are a lot of options, so before you contact a glass manufacturer or a glazier, it is important to define your expectations. Consider how the glass will be used, where exactly it will be located and whether it will be used on the outside or perhaps inside a room. Tempered glass can be used for interior decoration, as well as for stairs, floors, or façade elements. The possibilities are truly numerous! The more precisely you define your expectations, the better the end product will be adapted to your needs.

Tempered glass only made to measure

Please note that once the production stage is complete, tempered glass is no longer subject to any processing. The dimensions of the glass pane cannot be changed. It is therefore very important to take accurate measurements before ordering. It is best to have this done by a professional, such as an employee of a tempered glass company, to ensure that all measurements have been taken correctly.

In our company, the permissible dimensions of tempered glass are as follows:

• minimum glass dimension: 300x150 mm
• maximum glass dimension: 7,000x3,210 mm

What should the thickness of the glass be?

You should specify the thickness of glass before ordering. The permissible thickness of tempered glass ranges from 4 to 19 mm. The glass thickness should be matched to its intended use. If case of doubt, it is worth consulting a specialist to determine what the thickness of the glass should be in your particular case. This will guarantee even greater safety.

Check if the glass has the necessary certificates

Tempered glass should meet a number of requirements that guarantee the quality and durability of the material and the end product. These requirements are specified in detail in EN 12150-1 Part One: Glass in construction. Thermally tempered soda lime silicate safety glass. It is essential to ensure that the glass you choose meets the EN 12150-1 standard! Please note, it is now mandatory for all tempered glass companies to obtain a certificate that the quality of the glass they produce complies with the requirements of the standard described.

Summary

The choice of tempered glass is crucial to its subsequent durability, as well as to maintaining the highest safety standards. Before placing an order, try to define your expectations as precisely as possible. Remember, however, that by using the services of a professional glass manufacturer, you can count on professional support at every stage - also when choosing the most suitable type of glass. With the help of a specialist, you are sure to find the glass that meets all your expectations.