Raben Glass has over 40 years of experience in the residential and commercial glass industry. We take pride in providing top quality service as we replace dual pane windows, install glass shower enclosures, and build storefront metal and glass entrances. We are bonded and insured, and our work and products are guaranteed. RABEN GLASS LLC Showroom by appointment only: 1826 W Broadway #25 Mesa AZ 85202 (623) 466 5376 info@rabenglass.com www.rabenglass.com

1. Tempered Glass vs Regular Glass
- What's the Difference?

2. Today, modern technology has made
it possible to create many different
types that you can choose from to fit
a variety of purposes.

3. A common question that we encounter
during our free consultations
is regarding the difference between
tempered and regular glass.

4. Learning more about how
they are made and their various
uses help you understand why we
recommend each type.

5. What Makes the Two
Types Different?

6. Both regular and tempered glass
are made with similar materials.
Sand, recycled materials, soda ash
and limestone are used to make the
panes that we put into windows
and doors today.

7. The main difference between
the two types comes down
to the manufacturing processes
that are used.

8. Regular glass is created using
an annealing process that involves
heating the materials to the stress
relief point.

9. Then, the molten materials
are allowed to cool at a controlled
rate that allows for some degree
of strength.

10. Tempered glass goes through
an additional processing technique.
This type takes a finished piece of
regular glass through another step
of being heated to an extremely
high temperature.

11. Once this is complete, the pane
is then cooled with high pressured air
from nozzles that hit on specific parts
of the surface.

12. This process is called quenching.
The rapid change from hot to cold
temperatures strengthens the outer
surface of the pane.

13. What Are the Benefits
of Standard Glass?

14. The most obvious benefit of choosing
the standard option is the price.
Since it only has to go through
one process, this type tends
to be less expensive.

15. Standard panes are softer and capable
of being reworked.
This allows for us to do customized
edges and other types of reshaping
that give glass tabletops and shelves
a unique look.

16. When is Tempered
Glass Better?

17. You’ll want to use this type anywhere
that extra strength is required.
Tempered panels are ideal in
bathrooms where slippery surfaces
increase the risk of personal injuries
from broken glass.

18. Since this type breaks into smaller,
less sharp pieces, it is considered safer
than the regular kind.
These are also important for use
in windows and doors that sit close
to the ground surface.

19. In some cases, local building codes
and ordinances require tempered
glass to be used.

20. How Can You Tell
Them Apart?

21. The average person might find it hard
to tell the difference between the two
types at first glance.

22. Upon close inspection, you might notice
that tempered glass has smoother edges
and slight imperfections in the surface
due to the intense heating process the
materials go through.

23. Fortunately, any surface distortions are
mostly imperceptible.
The easiest way to tell the difference
is to look for a small stamp that
is etched close to the edge.

24. This stamp in tempered glass gives the
manufacturer’s name and lets you know
that it meets the CPSC standards.

25. Keep in mind that it might be hidden
by framing and decorative accents that
are added during installation.

26. Working with a reputable glass
installer lets you be certain that you
have the right type of glass in your
home or commercial building.

27. There are many factors to consider
when choosing between these
two types.

28. Your budget, along with the area
where the glass is to be placed
are the two biggest indicators
of which direction to go.

29. As always, remember that safety
comes first when it comes to glass
placement.

30. We can help you stay in compliance
with local building codes while
also making sure that your selection
works beautifully for your needs.

31. Raben Glass has over 40 years of
experience in the residential and
commercial glass industry.

32. We take pride in providing top
quality service as we replace dual
pane windows, install glass shower
enclosures, and build storefront
metal and glass entrances.

33. We are bonded and insured,
and our work and products
are guaranteed.

34. Showroom by appointment only:
1826 W Broadway #25
Mesa AZ 85202
(623) 466 5376
info@rabenglass.com
https://www.rabenglass.com/