Glass For Safety

Toughened glass can be up to 4-5 times stronger than normal annealed glass of an equivalent thickness and is best suited to the most safety conscious applications.
But, if it is used at really high level, it must considered very carefully, as if the glass were to break, it will fragment into small pieces and will lose its support capability and of course will no longer create a barrier. Therefore, toughened glass which is not fully fitted inside a framework is more than likely to fall of its fitting. London Glazing are experts in all glass and glazing. The glass itself is constructed from a large number of laminated layers which also include polycarbonate. The laminated glass product has many uses and is the popular choice to increase security in many guises and is even available in a bullet-proof option. The laminated glass can be used as a large sheet of glass with a toughened glass to give safety and also piece of mind. Another type of safe glass is called security film.
This type of film glass is sold in a choice of thicknesses and is made for glass on windows and doors for increased security but when applied it should be behind any beading etc. for optimum performance. London Glaziers use qualified tradesmen and supply all glass. The film is designed to keep the glass together if someone attempts to smash it. It is a great addition to office windows that may experience collateral explosive damage, so no glass shards can blow back into the rooms, offices or fall to the ground. There is also a reduction in the glare that is nearly always present in buildings with lots of glass, so it will also reduce the affect of fading the furniture such as tables and chairs that may be in the direct path of such glare for example in a homes conservatory in summer. It can also be used to allow privacy and also reduce the heat that would be radiated through the glass which could save on running conditioning equipment for cooling.