Glass is a unique material. Many homeowners desire this option when they look to remodel. We know the glass elements make the house classier. You can use it in a wide variety of places in a house.
It is not trusted as much by homeowners because of a common issue. There is a misconception that glass used in construction is not sturdy enough to be used in homes. That it fails to provide safety and privacy. This is because it is mistaken for regular glass. Whereas, in houses, we use toughened glass.
What Is Toughened Glass?
Toughened glass is a type of glass that is highly used in the construction industry. It is made by compressing glass under extreme temperature and pressure. This results in an end product that is improved than regular glass. You can use it in windows, skylights, or even as a substitute for a part of the wall.
Contractors use this in houses because of the advantages it has over its counterpart.
Advantages
Strength
The major advantage is the noticeable difference in strength. On paper, toughened glass boasts 4 to 5 times the strength of regular glass! This annihilates any safety concerns regarding it. The best part is that you get this improved strength without glass as thick as books. Because of the process used, the glass is strong but maintains its thickness. It also handles impact better. On impact, the structure distributes the energy over a larger area to avoid breaking. If it breaks, this glass shatters into many blunt pieces. This brings down the risk of injuries.
Heat & UV Protection
Exposure to high temperatures at the time of making blesses toughened glass with high heat resistance. This makes it ideal to use for the kitchen windows. To put it in numbers, it can withstand up to 200 degrees with ease. This feature helps its case as it won’t melt in case of house fires.
Another useful element is its ability to absorb UV rays from direct sunlight. That’s another point it earns in the safety list. In terms of SPF (sun protection factor), this glass gives an approximate SPF of 16.
Noise Cancelling
The internal structure of toughened glass differs from normal glass. This helps it dampen sound to a certain extent.
Noise-canceling is a prime feature to have. Homeowners who prefer the quiet but are bothered by the high noise pollution all around appreciate this. It successfully blocks noise decibels up to almost twice as regular glass, offering better privacy.
Versatile
This material has high versatility. You can use it in almost all rooms of the house. The heat and sound resistance make it a trustworthy option. You can further increase privacy by suggesting tinted glass instead of completely transparent ones.
With the right tools, you can change the shape of the glass to fit your customer’s needs. You can even safely drill through glass without breaking it.
All these advantages give enough reason to not sleep on this option. Owners love large windows and this can be a perfect candidate for that.
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