Architectural
glass is used as the main material of various designs. It can be facades of
buildings, interior partitions, windows and entrance doors, as well as other
architectural elements. Such glass can also be used outside the building, for
example, to create fences or even to build bridges and pools.
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| Glass in Architecture |
Since glass is often a material of supporting structures in these cases, it must have a high
level of strength. There are several ways to strengthen the glass, each of
which is suitable for different situations. Glass can be processed by several
such methods at once.
One of the most
popular ways to strengthen glass is lamination. This method involves combining
several layers of glass with the help of special films. The film not only makes
the glass stronger but also protects against splinters.
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| A Glass Facade |
Another effective
method for creating strong glass is tempering. Hardened glass is made by
uniformly heating and then rapidly cooling the glass sheet. Glass treated in
this way not is only stable against shocks, but also withstands temperature
changes. This property is very important when used as a facing material for
houses or on the street. In the case of breaking, the tempered glass divides
into round non-sharp pieces.
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