Tempered glass in Ottawa is a special kind of ordinary glass that is specially made to be tougher, more durable, and safer than ordinary glass. Tempered glass is commonly used to make shower glass barriers, shower doors, sliding doors, car windows, and display windows.
How does tempered glass differ from ordinary glass?
Tempered glass is made in a special way to be tougher than ordinary glass. In fact, it is several times tougher than ordinary glass. This is the reason why it does not shatter easily and why it is less fragile than ordinary glass.
How do glass manufacturers make tempered glass?
Glass manufacturers make tempered glass in a process known as safety glazing. The process involves making the glass in such a way that it is less fragile and less likely to break. It usually begins with cutting glass into the desired sheet sizes and examining it for any flaws and then subjecting it to high temperatures for some time. After the heat treatment, the glass is cooled or quenched in seconds utilizing a special high-pressure treatment. This treatment cools the outer zone of the glass faster than its center making the outer zone compress and the inner one to be in tension. It is this treatment that toughens glass and makes it tempered glass.
Tempered glass benefits
Tempered or toughened glass has several benefits over ordinary glass. The main benefit is that it is tougher and, therefore, safer to use than ordinary glass. This is the reason why it is required by law for certain uses. Tempered glass is also more durable than ordinary glass. Moreover, when tempered glass breaks, it does not shatter into a million and one small pieces like ordinary glass. This makes it easy to clean up in case it breaks.
Conclusion
Tempered glass is special and tough because it is made that way. However, you should note that although tough, tempered glass can break. It is also not bulletproof. So you should still handle such glass with care even if it is tougher.
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