Glass Types

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We carry common thicknesses of sheet glass at the shop that can be cut to the desired size. Common thicknesses that we have in stock are single strength which is approximately 1/16" thick, double strength which is approximately 1/8" thick, 3/16" thick, and 1/4" thick. Annealed glass can be cut with a normal glass cutter and when it is broken it breaks into large shards that are very sharp. It can not be legally installed in doors or windows within 12" of a door.  Safety glass is required for those applications. More information on legal requirements here.

Laminated glass is a form of safety glass. We carry sheets of laminated glass in stock in the common thicknesses of 1/8" and 1/4". These sheets can be cut to size in shop. Laminated glass is two pieces of glass "glued" together with a piece of strong plasitic like material in the middle. This makes it very strong at resisting objects going through it  

Tempered glass is a type of safety glass that has been heat treated to  increase its strength. We can custom order tempered glass to your  specifications with a lead time of 7-10 business days. Once tempered,  the glass size cannot be altered. Tempered glass is fabricated by our  supplier to the dimensions provided. When tempered glass breaks, it  shatters into small granular chunks rather than large sharp shards. This  makes it safer if broken. Tempered glass is required by code for  installations such as glass doors, shelves, and walls. We can provide  quotes for any custom tempered glass needs you may have. 

We offer custom cut mirrors to meet your specific size requirements.  Mirrors are cut from sheets of float glass with a layer of reflective  material applied to the back. Our standard in-stock mirror sheet sizes are up to 60"x120" and we carry thicknesses of 1/16", 1/8", 3/16",  and 1/4". For larger size requirements, we can special order mirror sheets on request. Every mirror is fabricated custom for each order. We  cut the mirrors to size using a specialized glass cutting table. Mirror mounting hardware like clips, brackets, and adhesive is also available. 

For high security applications, we can special order bullet resistant  glass. This specialized glass is composed of multiple layers of glass  and plastic laminated under heat and pressure. The layers help disperse  the force of a bullet or other high impact, preventing penetration. 

Fire-rated glass is designed to withstand exposure to fire without  breaking for a specified period of time. It can be used in fire doors,  windows, and walls. Fire-rated glass is commonly wired glass or ceramic glass  laminated for fire resistance. It carries fire ratings typically from 20  minutes up to 2 hours. We can special order fire-rated glass