WHAT IS TUFFEN GLASS?
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Tuffen glass is a type that you’ll find
throughout many residential and
commercial buildings.
Since the panes are designed to maintain
the same visual clarity as regular glass,
you might not even notice the difference.
There are some key reasons why your
glass installer may recommend this type.
Most of them come down to strength
and durability.
What Makes
Tuffen Glass
Different?
Tuffen glass is often referred
to as toughened.
The panes start out as regular annealed
glass, but they then undergo a special
treatment process.
The glass is heated to temperatures
above 1100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Then, it is cooled rapidly.
This process creates a higher level
of center tension that makes it about
6 times stronger than regular versions
of the material.
Where Can You
Use Toughened
Glass?
You can use toughened panes in any
part of a building that you would use
regular glass.
The strength that this material offers
also expands your options for adding
glass installations.
These are just a few of the most
common places where we install this
type of material.
Shower Enclosures
Those gorgeous shower enclosures you
see in home design articles are possible
in any home thanks to toughened glass.
Since the possibility of slipping and
falling in a wet area is higher, you’ll
want to use stronger panes in the
shower enclosure.
Toughened glass can be used with both
framed and frameless shower enclosures
so that you can choose from your
preferred design.
Residential
and Commercial
Windows
and Doors
Both homes and business buildings
benefit from having translucent doors
and windows that allow for more sunlight
to come inside.
Using regular glass can sometimes pose
a problem when the doors and windows
are likely to be hit.
Toughened panes are best for any doors
and windows that are placed low enough
to the floor that they could break
if someone falls against them.
If one of the panes does break,
the toughened surface causes it to break
into small pebble-like pieces that are less
likely to hurt someone.
This also makes it easier to clean up
the broken material.
Room
Partitions
Open office spaces create an airy feel
that enhances business practices.
Glass room partitions help to cut the
noise and increase privacy while still
allowing for that open feeling.
Since these panels are also at a higher risk
of being stressed, toughened materials
increase safety in the workplace.
Shelves
Do you love the look of translucent
shelves but worry about breakage?
Toughened glass makes it possible
to create beautiful storage areas without
worrying about the shelves breaking from
the strain of holding up the display.
Does Tuffen Glass
Come
In Different Styles?
Like other options, toughened glass
can be tinted or colored to add to your
building’s aesthetics.
You can also choose from frosted
and patterned styles for areas where
you want more privacy such as for
your shower.
We typically recommend Tuffen glass
for any areas of a building that are likely
to experience strong forces if the area
is hit by an object or person.
Using toughened glass prevents
serious injuries.
Reducing the chance of breakage also helps
you to get the most miles out of your
construction or home remodeling project.
Adding strength to the beauty of regular
glass allows for us to create beautiful
custom work without the worry of breakage.
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.
Showroom by appointment only:
1826 W Broadway #25
Mesa AZ 85202
(623) 466 5376
info@rabenglass.com
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