Custom Tempered Glass

Tempered glass is generally more expensive than plain glass due to the advanced manufacturing process. However, its enhanced durability and safety make it a profitable long-term investment. The process choices applied to your glass pieces will also influence the overall price of the glassmaking investment.

Chronoglass will offer you a price based on the specifics of your project. Please contact one of our experts.

Tempered glass cannot be cut or drilled once it has been tempered. Any cutting or modification must be done before the tempering process.

Tempered glass offers greater durability, safety (it shatters into small, non-cutting pieces) and resistance to high temperatures. It’s a preferred choice for windows, partitions and doors.

Spontaneous breakage is often caused by nickel sulfide inclusions. To minimize this risk, we recommend that tempered glass undergo a Heat Soak test (additional heat treatment) after tempering.

Tempered glass must comply with ASTM C1048 in the USA, and CAN/CGSB 12.1-2017 in Canada. Building safety standards and local recommendations must also be taken into account.

The dipping process can introduce a slight optical distortion known as the “roller effect”. Optical properties can also be affected by the flatness and quality of the raw material used.

The choice of tempered glass depends on a number of factors, including safety, durability and aesthetics. Here’s an overview based on the different types of tempered glass:

1. Tempered glass:
   Simple tempered glass is heat-treated to increase its strength. Here are some examples of commercial, architectural and residential uses:
   • Commercial applications :
     
     • Store windows
     • Interior partitions for offices
     • Automatic doors for store or building entrances
   • Architectural applications:
     
     • Interior partitions and windows in public buildings
     • Non-structural applications where safety is not a top priority
   • Common residential applications :
     
     • Shower doors: its impact and heat resistance make it perfect for humid environments such as bathrooms
     • Classic windows
2. Laminated tempered glass:
   This type of glass consists of two or more layers of tempered glass, laminated with a plastic interlayer (such as PVB or EVA). Its advantages include enhanced safety and impact resistance. Here are a few examples of uses:
   • Commercial applications:
     
     • Glass facades in shopping malls
     • Office partitions for impact protection
     • Skyscraper canopies
   • Architectural applications:
     
     • Glass balustrades and railings for high-rise structures
     • Glass roofs for modern buildings
     • Glass staircases requiring high strength
   • Common residential applications:
     
     • Glass railings around swimming pools or on balconies
     • Skylights and skylights for roofs

In summary, simple tempered glass is a common choice for conventional residential applications, while laminated tempered glass is preferred for commercial and architectural uses where safety and strength are essential.

For a modern office partition, tempered glass is an essential choice. Not only does this material provide exceptional impact resistance, it also offers perfect transparency, maximizing natural light in your workspace. By opting for a tempered glass partition, you combine safety and aesthetics, while creating a refined environment. Ideal for separating spaces while retaining a feeling of openness, tempered glass meets all the requirements of contemporary offices.