For extremely large residential window it may be necessary to use 5 32 or 3 16 thick glass to assure adequate wind load resistance.
Tempered glass thickness for windows.
Ssb 3 32 2mm normally used in picture frames.
3 16 5mm used for small table tops insulated units small shelves etc.
1 8 3mm used in storm windows picture frames end tables insulated units etc.
Safety glass that is four to five times stronger than annealed glass and breaks into fragments that are less likely to cause serious injury.
Thickness ranges for glass is.
The vast majority of residential windows use single strength glass which is 3 32 thick.
Common glass thickness includes.
1 8 thickness 3 2 mm small cabinet door panels insulated units picture frames and small table tops.
Double strength glass dsb is a single pane of glass 1 8 thick.
As logic would suggest thinner glass is more fragile than thicker glass.
This thicker glass is an available option for most pgt windows and is standard in the majority of pgt doors.
This glass thickness is the minimum available in pgt products.
Tempered glass windows are a type of fixture that uses a safety glass and is ideal in homes or building that requires a sturdier window than the standard glass.
Plate glass is a single pane of glass 3 16 thick.
For larger windows double strength or 1 8 thick glass may be required.