Types of Glass

There are generally three common types of glass around your home or commercial property.
Every home is different and depending on the area and location you are wanting to install the glass determines what glass type would be best for you.

The difference in the glass is not just the thickness but also the safety aspect.

Float Glass/annealed (image on left) is the minimum standard for glass in the home. You will find it mostly in your bedroom and lounge room windows and is generally 4mm thick. When broken it can be quiet dangerous as it breaks into large sharp pieces.

Toughened Glass (Middle Image) is suited to areas of the home most prone to injury from human impact such as bathrooms, splash backs, doors and full length windows. When broken it will generally shatter into tiny little pieces which will reduce injury.

Laminated Glass (Image on right) is referred to as a Grade A Safety Glass.

It consists of two or more sheets of glass permanently bonded together with an inter layer designed to improve acoustics and/or impact resistance.

The inter layer reduces the risk of the glass breaking and forming long, dangerous shards.

To learn more the other types of glass you can have installed go to:

Windows bring natural light and fresh air into our homes as well as offering views that connect the inside to the outdoors.

However, window-related accidents and security can be a major source of concern.

Especially for small children which means that putting safety glass in your home can be very important.

Fortunately, there are a number of preventative measures you can take to improve the safety risks of your home.

By arming yourself with the right knowledge, you can have greater peace of mind for the safety of you and your family.

Safety glass areas of a home that are prone to accidents are required to be fitted with what’s known as Grade A safety glass.

The use of safety glass reduces the risk of injury as it is tougher to break and won’t fracture into dangerous shards if broken.

In recent years the areas of your home where safety glass is required has increased, while the allowances for ordinary glass areas has decreased.

Putting safety glass in your home – areas where it should be installed

As a general guide you must use safety glass in:

While these are the minimum areas that require safety glass you may want to consider using it in additional spaces, especially where children are active.

There are two types of safety glass available – toughened glass and laminated glass.

Alternatively, glass safety film can be applied to existing windows and glass areas.

While laminated glass, toughened glass and window film can all be used to meet Australian building regulations

It is worth selecting the most appropriate one to meet your needs

If you would like to read more information regarding the differences between toughened and laminated glass, click on the link below:

https://www.trueblueglass.com.au/learn-about-glass/

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