Heat- Strengthened Glass is less prone to spontaneous breakage than tempered glass and is the product of choice, with the exception of those instances where tempered glass or laminated glass is required by law, wind load, local building codes or national building codes.

Characteristics

Approximately twice as strong as annealed glass of equal thickness. Greater resistance to thermal loads than annealed glass. Typically breaks into large pieces. NOT A SAFETY GLASS PRODUCT as defined by Consumer Product Safety Commission 16 CFR. 1201, ANSI Z 97.1, 1984 or Canadian standard CAN/CGSB-12.1-M90

Applications

Suitable for use in spandrel and/or vision areas where added resistance to wind load and thermal stress is required Laminated solanums, Laminated skylights, High wind load areas.

Availability

Clear Green, Bronze and Gray o Standard thicknesses of 3mm (1/8") to 10mm (3/8"), maximum width 2.4m (96"), and maximum lengths up to 3.7m (144"). Other glass thicknesses may be available on request and may vary by plant