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Toughened glass, also known as tempered safety glass, is designed to provide greater strength than ordinary annealed glass and to break in a safer manner if it does fail. Rather than forming large, sharp shards, toughened glass typically breaks into many smaller pieces, helping to reduce the risk of serious injury.
Window Doctor provides professional toughened glass replacements and installations through our nationwide network of local branches, working with windows, doors and other suitable glazed installations in residential and commercial properties.
Whether your existing toughened glass has cracked or shattered, you’re replacing glazing following accidental or burglary damage, or safety glass is required for a new application, our experienced glaziers can assess the installation and arrange appropriately specified replacement glass.
Available 24/7 for any emergency, call us today on 0800 043 0095 for a free quote and have your toughened glass replaced by the best!
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Common Reasons To Replace or Install Toughened Glass:
Toughened glass is considerably stronger than standard glass, but it isn’t unbreakable. Damage to the glass, its edges or the surrounding installation can eventually result in failure.
Common reasons for replacing or installing toughened glass include:
- Shattered toughened glass – once toughened glass breaks, the complete pane or glazed unit will need replacing.
- Accidental impact damage – sufficiently heavy impacts can cause even toughened safety glass to fail.
- Lawnmower damage – stones and debris thrown from garden machinery can strike patio doors and low-level windows.
- Burglary or attempted break-in damage – forced entry can damage or completely shatter safety glazing.
- Edge damage – chips or damage around the edge of toughened glass can weaken the pane.
- Poor installation – excessive pressure, incorrect fitting or contact with hard surfaces can contribute to glass failure.
- Insufficient allowance for movement – glazing needs to be installed correctly within the surrounding frame.
- Manufacturing imperfections – in uncommon cases, internal imperfections such as nickel sulphide inclusions can contribute to spontaneous breakage.
- Safety glazing requirements – toughened glass may be appropriate where glazing is positioned in locations with an increased risk of human impact.
- Replacing unsuitable existing glass – older or inappropriate glazing may need upgrading to a suitable safety glass specification.
Because toughened glass receives its strengthening treatment after it has been cut and processed to the required dimensions, it generally cannot simply be cut, drilled or resized after toughening. Replacement panes therefore need to be correctly measured and manufactured for the individual installation.
Our Toughened Glass Replacements Services:
Window Doctor supplies and installs toughened safety glass for a wide range of residential and commercial applications.
Our services can include:
Toughened glass replacements Toughened glass installation Shattered safety glass replacement Toughened window and door glass replacements Replacement following accidental impact damage Replacement following burglary or attempted break-ins Safety glazing upgrades Commercial toughened glass replacement Shop front safety glazing Assessment of frames where previous glass has failed
If your toughened glass has shattered or been damaged, or you need safety glass installed in a window, door or commercial property, contact Window Doctor. Through our nationwide network of local branches, an experienced glazier can assess the installation, identify the appropriate replacement glazing and provide a free, no-obligation quote for the work.
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Frequently Asked Questions - FAQs
What is toughened glass?
Toughened glass is a type of safety glass that has undergone a controlled heat-treatment process to increase its strength. If it breaks, it is designed to fragment into many relatively small pieces rather than the large, sharp shards associated with ordinary annealed glass.
Can shattered toughened glass be repaired?
No. Once toughened glass has shattered, the pane or glazed unit needs to be replaced. Window Doctor can assess the existing opening and arrange appropriately sized replacement glass.
Why can toughened glass suddenly shatter?
Sometimes there is an obvious cause such as an impact or damaged edge. Other potential factors include stresses from installation, frame-related pressure and, in uncommon cases, internal imperfections such as nickel sulphide inclusions. Where glass has apparently shattered without impact, the surrounding installation should also be assessed.
Can toughened glass be cut to size after it has been toughened?
Generally, no. Cutting or drilling toughened glass after the toughening process can cause it to shatter. The required dimensions, holes and other processing therefore need to be established before the glass undergoes its final toughening process.
What's the difference between toughened and laminated glass?
Both are forms of safety glazing, but they behave differently when broken. Toughened glass breaks into relatively small pieces, while laminated glass incorporates an interlayer that helps hold broken fragments together. The appropriate option depends on the location and requirements of the installation.
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