Let’s say you’re working on a new office building. Your client wants to take advantage of as much natural light as possible but doesn’t want an entirely open-floor concept. You float the idea of glass walls and doors, and your client loves it.
In the past, glass was mostly looked at for its utility -- a transparent barrier meant to provide separation.
From creating an elegant custom shower enclosure to fitting seamlessly into an odd-shaped space, you can cut tempered glass into almost any shape your project demands.
When ordering glass for commercial applications, you’ll notice there are several types to choose from. Most commonly: annealed, laminated, heat-treated, and tempered.
It’s important to understand the various considerations of each of these types of glass to ensure you’re making the perfect choice for your project.
Here we will be talking specifically about glass tempering, but we do have resources available for heat-treated glass and beveled glass as well.
Commercial glass types often used for exterior doors include:
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