TOUGHENED GLASS PERGOLA
TOUGHENED GLASS PERGOLA
Toughened glass is a safety glass that has undergone processes of controlled thermal treatment to increase its strength. Also known as ‘Tempered glass’, toughened glass is made from annealed glass that has been heated to approximately 650⁰C and then rapidly cooled, making it four times stronger than the ordinary glass.
Due to the increased heat treatment and rapid cooling of the glass, the treatment produces different physical properties. This results in compressive stress on the surface and improved bending strength of the glass. Before toughening, the glass must be cut to the correct size or pressed to shape.
THE PROCESS OF TOUGHENING
Types of toughened glass
8 mm Toughened Glass
It’s a starting range glass used in making Pergolas. Also, affordable as the thickness of glass is less.
It is of less thickness & less weight; it can be used in places where the height of pergola pillars is less example up to OR less than 10 feet.
Also, it can be used in making small range elevations for window, doors, corridors, side yards etc.
10 mm Toughened Glass
It’s a mid-range glass used for making pergolas for areas above 400 SqFt.
10 mm toughened glass is a standard one recommended by architects and engineers for making pergolas of above 10 feet pillars and also for high rise floors.
12 mm Toughened Glass
This glass majorly used for commercial purposes because of its higher thickness, strength, durability and safety measures.
It can be used for sky walk between two buildings.
For making pergolas above 15 feet pillars and in larger areas of more than 2000 SqFt, this glass is mandatory as per safety norms.
Toughened Glass Vs Ordinary Glass
Benefits of Toughened Glass
- Toughened glass has high withstanding capacity and is therefore suitable for uses where strength and thermal resistance are crucial.
- It is nearly four to five times stronger than annealed glass, and thrice as strong as heat strengthened glass.
- Even during breakage, its relatively small pieces reduce the chances of injury.
- While annealed glass is susceptible to thermal breakage with drastic changes in temperature, toughened glass has higher edge strength to resist thermal breakage.
- Toughened glass is ideal in spider and point fixed glazing owing to its high edge strength.
- Toughened glass is preferred because of the protection it offers, be it for the elderly or children, creating a safety blanket unlike ordinary glass.
- What makes tough glass the go-to choice is the sturdiness it ensures, and its capacity to not break under pressure; even if it does break, which is extremely rare, the pieces are not sharp or jagged that tend to cause serious injury. Toughened glass can also be made acoustic, allowing privacy and peace in the living space.
- Functional advantages aside, toughened glass is also an interior designer's delight as it enables one to add to the aesthetic value with its myriad styles.
- From protection to privacy, from durability to designing options, Toughened glass has become an integral part of homes. With homes and interior spaces opening up new avenues and newer applications in glass, Saint-Gobain Toughened Glass adds value with its blend of aesthetic and functional advantages.
Designing and customizing
- Material Selection
- Structure Design
- Frame Material
- Safety Considerations
That sounds like a great project! Designing and customizing a toughened glass pergola can create a beautiful and functional outdoor space. Here are a few suggestions to consider
