Unknown Benefits of Tempered Glass

Tempered glass is strong, safe, resistant to heat, protects from UV rays, and is one of the most recyclable materials.

Tempered glass is an engineering marvel that now graces phone screens, shower doors, and many other everyday objects. It’s for a good reason: It’s tough and safer than regular glass. Still, some of its benefits aren’t as well-known as these.

Here are some of those hidden advantages:

Safety

Let’s start with something more familiar: safety. It is known that tempered glass is safe, but perhaps the reason for it isn’t as famous. If it should break, it shatters into small, blunt pieces less likely to cause injury than regular glass. Therefore, it’s ideal if the safety of people or animals is a considerable concern, like in vehicle windows, glass doors, shower enclosures, and similar objects.

Thermal resistance

Tempered glass can handle heat much better than one might think. It can survive temperature changes and high heat without breaking. Tempered glass is a great companion if sudden temperature changes are common in a certain environment, like kitchen cookware and outdoor furniture.

Strength

Tempered glass is tough because it’s processed under extreme heat and then rapidly cooled. Therefore, it is much harder than regular glass. Its manufacturing fortifies it to withstand impacts and pressure. That’s why there will be tempered glass in places that see a lot of action, like sports arenas and school buildings.

Scratch resistance

While no glass is completely scratch-proof, the tempered glass comes close. The material’s rigid surface can handle more scratching than regular glass. Therefore, it’s common to see it on tabletops, shelving, and tech devices that endure daily use and abuse.

UV protection

One significant benefit of certain tempered glass types that don’t get as much talk as they deserve is the ability to block UV rays. UV blocking can protect furniture and fabrics from fading and degradation from sun exposure; installing UV blocking in sunrooms, glass doors, and window panels is especially worthwhile.

Easy maintenance

The smooth surface of the tempered glass is a breeze to clean. Use a glass cleaner and wipe down the glass to keep it looking sparkling and new most of the time. The easy maintenance is a boon for busy households and high-traffic commercial spaces.

Eco-friendly

Tempered glass, long-lasting as it may be, is also easy to recycle once its life cycle does run out. At the end of its long life, it can be processed and remade into new glass products without losing purity or quality. Recyclability makes tempered glass more sustainable than plastics and other materials that degrade as they’re reused.

The toughest glass

Tempered glass is strong, safe, resistant to heat, protects from UV rays, and is one of the most recyclable materials. All this makes it obvious that tempered glass is worth the money. Talk to a glass professional about incorporating it within a property.

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