ARE HOME WINDOWS MADE OF TEMPERED GLASS?

The initiation of safety glasses has become essential in these modern times and to know whether home windows are made of tempered glass or not, you need to know about the important details and uses of safety glass and tempered glass.

 

Glass is awe-inspiring and beautiful building material. It is primarily because the use of glass doesn't end with a project's aesthetics. Modern revolutionary glass solutions have been developed to fulfill all requirements, from privacy to energy efficiency, from acoustic insulation to protection and health. Here, in terms of protection, we'll talk about one of the most common glass -toughened or tempered glass-and why adding it to your home is a must.

 

WHAT IS A TEMPERED GLASS AND WHERE IS IT USED?

Tempered glass is a kind of safety glass known for its resistance and durable nature. Tempered glass is made from standard glass which underwent a process of thermal tempering. The tempering process brings the outer surface into compression and the inner surface into tension which gives strength to the tempered glass. Despite this, it shatters into small granular chunks instead of jagged fragments like annealed glass does when tempered glass experiences an impact. A significant thing to remember is that before the heat tempering process the annealed glass surface should be either cut or drilled. Once the glass has been through the process of thermal tempering it cannot be reworked on.

 

The manufacturing method only changes the glass's physical properties and gives it hardness, but the optical qualities remain the same. The tempered glass is four to five times stronger than ordinary annealed glass because of the manufacturing process. Tempered windows are typically used only at house entrances. That's because tempered glass is firmer than other glass forms. To prevent glass shattering and to comply with most building codes, the extra strength is required near entrances. However, both windows, including; single panel and double panel windows, need tempered glass too.

 

WHY DO YOU NEED TEMPERED GLASS IN YOUR HOUSE AND IS IT REQUIRED TO INSTALL THEM IN YOUR HOME WINDOWS?

So, now that you know what tempered glass is, let us answer the problem that goes in your mind whether or not you can temper your home windows. By choosing tempered glass for your home windows, you'll not only enhance your home's visual appearance but also add a sense of comfort and protection to your house. So yes, you need tempered glass in your home only in certain parts of your house and not your entire house. Tempered glass avoids cracks, cracking, and it is several times stronger than normal glass that stops it from breaking into jagged fragments on the floor. It is more costly than standard window glass so you wouldn't want it all over your home. There are multiple advantages of using tempered glass for your home windows, with a few primary ones given below.

 

1. ENHANCED SAFETY AND INCREASED SECURITY:

An ordinary, easy to break glass window is an open invitation to miscreants seeking a chance. When subjected to significant effects, ordinary glass in the windows shatters into injurious fragments. These fragments pose a huge safety risk in your home, particularly for young children. On the other hand, tempered glass windows break into blunt circular pieces which significantly lower the risk of injury. Given that tempered glass is far stronger than ordinary glass, its strength and high durability will provide added protection from external disruptions to your home. Tempered glass windows are hard to smash into because this glass is specifically designed to withstand impact and having them installed in your home will make it strong and hard to break in.

 

2. HIGH RESISTANCE:

Being high resistant in nature is one of the key features of tempered glass. If you live in a region where the weather conditions are unpredictable and have constant thunderstorms, heavy winds, and torrid rainfall, etc. then the safest option is to install tempered glass windows for your home. Tempered glasses are those safety glasses that possess abundant resistive qualities and under the influence of strong winds, it is less likely to shatter and it can also withstand extreme heat or cold. It is also quite resistant to daily wear-and-tear, scratches, etc., making it an ideal choice for your home windows as well. Tempered glass provides your home the high-level resistance and quality it needs.

 

3. ENERGY EFFICIENT:

Another useful feature of tempered glass is its no less energy efficient than standard glass, especially when you are using conservation construction safety glass. These glasses help you to use the same extraordinary glass coating which makes it energy efficient. It provides the window with a lifetime energy efficiency and insulation. It also provides you with a vinyl frame that is lined with foam to ensure better protection against air infiltration. Therefore, the tempered glass provides your home with the all-round safety and energy efficiency it needs to make your house safe and strong.

 

CONCLUSION:

Why limit yourself to windows for functional purposes only when you can easily get creative with tempered glass to set your home 's mood. Look no further than FOSG glasses, one of the leading safety glass processors in India when it comes to choosing the best quality tempered glass for your home windows. We produce a variety of high-quality architectural glass products that are known to offer all-round solutions to our customers for all their glass needs. To know more about our safety glasses, visit our website www.fosg.in.