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Why Is Glass Balustrading Generally Toughened?
Whether you’re planning on using glass balustrading inside or outside the home (such as that new staircase or amazing balcony), the panes should be toughened. This is made from annealed glass that has been treated with a thermal tempering to make it far stronger. There are a number of reasons why this is so beneficial for your home, some of which we have outlined below.
What are the benefits?
Whilst there are actually a number of benefits associated with toughened panes, some of the key ones you will enjoy include:
- Improved strength
One of the key benefits associated with toughened balustrading is that it is far more resistant to breakage than other types. You won’t have to worry about your kids accidentally breaking it when they horse around – rest assured that it will endure throughout the years. - Improved safety
If the glass were to break for some reason, you can also rest assured that it won’t shatter into potentially harmful shards. Instead, it will break down into smaller, typically square shaped fragments that don’t have the same jagged edges and are easier to clean up safely. - Withstand temperature variations
Another of the great things about toughened glass balustrading is that it can withstand temperature variations of 250°C in a range of -70°C to +300°C. What this basically means is that it can be used in applications and climates where thermal stress breakage could be an issue. - Minimum fixings
If your balustrading spans quite a large area, we’re sure that you won’t want to impede the view with unattractive fixings. Toughened panes allow for large clear spans with minimum fixings, ensuring that you can make the most of the views afforded to your home. - Reduce noise pollution
If you have kids who like to blare music from their bedrooms or you live on a busy street, you’ll actually find that the thickness of toughened balustrading can help to reduce how much noise is carried throughout your home. Of course, this will also depend on how high the panes reach.
If you are in the market for glass balustrading, whether you’re building a new staircase or looking to dress up a balcony, we hope that you will consider toughened panes. As you can see, this will offer your home a number of benefits that plain glass simply cannot achieve and you’ll be better off for it. Do not hesitate to get in touch for more information on toughened balustrading.