3 outstanding advantages of tempered glass doors

Wooden doors and iron doors probably have been the most traditional, common and popular products in our country for decades. But at present, a new product is receiving more favor and becomes even more popular. That is tempered glass door. This product line is gradually gaining momentum in the market. What are its outstanding features? The answer will be explained in the following article.

Tempered glass is currently one of the most prominent materials at present, favored for its many applications in construction and in different parts of a building. It can be used to make balcony balustrades, staircases, table surfaces, doors, windows and in bathrooms etc. The luxury, sophistication and beauty of tempered glass enhances the aesthetic value of the building.

1 / High mechanical strength

Why do we call it “tempered” or “toughened” glass? It is because of its toughness and hardness with the capacity to be highly resistant to pressure. To be exact, it is five times tougher than conventional glass with the same thickness. This remarkable mechanical strength is achieved thanks to the stress applied onto its surface to create micro-linkages which builds distinctly strong links. Therefore, tempered glass has higher mechanical strength to endure the impact of wind, vibration and even hitting.

2 / The ability to withstand thermal shock

However, its high mechanical strength alone may not be enough to persuade consumers. Tempered glass also has the ability to withstand thermal shock, i.e. withstand the change of temperature. Compared with other materials, it is three times more resistant. Common conventional glass is usually brittle, which is easy to break even with low tensile pressure. In case the heat rises from 40 to 50 degrees, conventional glass will break. But this change of temperature cannot beat tempered glass which can endure the temperature change of up to 150 degrees. Thanks to this feature, tempered glass can be applied effectively to make walls and doors.

3 / Absolute safety

Glass is a unique material that enhances the beauty of the building but it is also dangerous due to its breakable nature. As the common conventional glass breaks, it naturally breaks into sharp, pointed pieces of glass which easily hurts every member of our family, especially children. However, if one uses tempered glass, the safety of everyone will be guaranteed. This type of glass also breaks under strong and harsh forces, but their broken pieces are round, not sharp and pointed and so will not cause serious hurts or wounds.