{"id":82,"date":"2025-11-03T10:18:06","date_gmt":"2025-11-03T07:18:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allthingsaluminium.co.ke\/news\/?p=82"},"modified":"2025-11-03T10:18:06","modified_gmt":"2025-11-03T07:18:06","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-before-you-buy-glass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allthingsaluminium.co.ke\/news\/2025\/11\/03\/what-you-need-to-know-before-you-buy-glass\/","title":{"rendered":"What you need to know before you buy glass."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

GLASS SIZE MADE SIMPLE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

 What You Need to Know Before You Buy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bPlanning a project that involves glass, like a new shower, window or railing? The single biggest decision is choosing the right size and thickness. Getting this right ensures your project looks great and most importantly safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bHere is a straightforward guide to the common sizes and strengths of glass<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b Thickness<\/strong>: How Strong Does Your Glass Need to Be?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bThe thickness of the glass (the gauge) determines its strength and what it can be used for. We measure this in millimeters (mm).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
Glass Thickness<\/th>\n What It’s Usually Used For<\/th>\n The Simple Rule<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
2mm\u20134mm<\/td>\n Picture frames, small cabinet glass, greenhouses and shed windows.<\/td>\n Used indoors only. Delicate \u2014 must be framed and protected.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
6mm<\/td>\n Kitchen splashbacks, shelves, glass tabletops and small side tables.<\/td>\n Good for flat surfaces that won’t be leaned or pushed on.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
8mm\u201310mm<\/td>\n Frameless shower doors, large glass tabletops, office partitions.<\/td>\n Standard for most frameless installations \u2014 strong & clear.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
12mm<\/td>\n Walk-on glass floors, full glass walls, heavy-duty countertops.<\/td>\n Very strong \u2014 used where glass must bear weight.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n
\n Key takeaway:<\/strong> The thicker the glass, the more weight it can support. For large unsupported areas like frameless doors or railings choose thicker or laminated safety glass.\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

 Panel Size: When Can You Go Big?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bGlass comes in huge sheets and we cut them down to fit your space. While we can custom-cut nearly anything, here are some points on how panel size works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bThe Big Slab<\/strong>: Standard glass sheets are massive, often over 10 feet long. Your specific piece is cut from this sheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bThe Safest Size<\/strong>: Always work with your installer. For safety reasons, extremely large windows, doors or railings will often need to be made from a laminated glass (two layers of glass bonded together)<\/a> for maximum safety or they may need to be split into multiple smaller panels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Project Size Considerations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n
Project Type<\/th>\n Typical Thickness Used<\/th>\n What Limits The Size<\/th>\n <\/tr>\n <\/thead>\n
Shower Doors<\/td>\n 8mm or 10mm (toughened)<\/td>\n The weight of the glass, hinge strength and the opening size.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Glass Railings<\/td>\n 12mm to 21.5mm (laminated safety)<\/td>\n Building codes and the need to withstand heavy push or falls.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n
Window Panes<\/td>\n 4mm to 6mm (toughened or laminated)<\/td>\n Size of the frame and whether the window opens or is fixed.<\/td>\n <\/tr>\n <\/tbody>\n <\/table>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Your Two Most Important Steps<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bTo make sure your glass project is perfect, focus on these two things:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b1.Safety First:<\/strong> For any door, railing, shower or window close to the ground, you must use safety glass (either toughened\/tempered or laminated). This is a building code requirement everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200b2.Measure carefully<\/strong>: The measurement you give us needs to be exact or the exact size of the glass panel you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u200bReady to get started? We can help you pick the perfect glass that meets all the safety and design needs for your space. Contact us today to get a quote: 0714262252.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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