Glass Fabrication Guides

What we know about glass that might save you a phone call.

• Can You Cut Tempered Glass After Tempering? Tempered glass cannot be cut, drilled, or edged after it leaves the furnace. Holes, notches, and edgework have to be finished firs
• What Thickness For a Glass Shelf? Glass shelf thickness by span and load: 1/4" for a short light shelf, 3/8" for an everyday shelf, 1/2" for a long span or a heavy
• Tempered vs Annealed Glass: What's the Difference? Tempered glass is about four to five times stronger than annealed glass and breaks into small fragments. Annealed glass can still
• Does Cabinet Glass Need to Be Tempered? Most cabinet doors are not a hazardous location, so annealed glass is often allowed. Temper the tall doors and the ones people han
• Low-Iron Glass vs Clear Float Glass: What's the Difference? Low-iron glass removes the green edge tint of standard clear float. When it is worth the premium, when standard clear is fine, and
• What Is Tempered Glass and Why It Matters Tempered glass is heat-treated so it breaks into small, blunt granules instead of sharp shards. What tempering does, where it is r