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Safety in your home and the safety of
your family, guests and visitors is a responsibility that Stewart Glass and
Mirror, Inc takes very seriously. We will only replace glass in
conformance with both the Local and Federal Building Codes. For reasons of
public safety and because our company rigidly adheres to the law, we may be
forced to refuse jobs when asked to use materials that do not conform to safety
standards.
 | Laminated Safety Glass - Two
pieces of double strength glass (1/8") sandwiched together with a
plastic laminate. Laminated, unlike tempered glass, can be cut.
This is a soft glass and breaks easily. Characteristics of this glass
spider webs and stays in place when it is broken. REQUIRED to have an
ANSI label in one of the four corners for safety identification
purposes. (Some exceptions apply) |
| Tempered
Safety Glass - Heat
treated glass to increase its strength and cause a unique fracture
pattern. Characteristics of this glass is it fractures into very small
fragments, which reduces the likelihood of injury. Tempered glass
cannot be altered in size. REQUIRED to have an ANSI label in one of
the four corners for safety identification purposes. (Some exceptions
apply such as furniture tops) |
| Anneal
Plate Glass - Characteristics
of this glass when broken it breaks in large shards of glass and MAY NOT
BE USED WHERE SAFETY IS REQUIRED by Local or Federal Glazing Codes. |
| Plexiglass
and Lexan - Also
considered a safety glazing product. |
If you are unsure if you will
need a safety product for your replacement call STEWART GLASS & MIRROR,
INC at 409-384-4614 and ask for their assistance in helping you
determine if your application requires a safety product. Also see Hazardous
Locations.
Stewart Glass
and Mirror, Inc
415 West
Gibson Jasper, Texas 75951
Email Us: stewartglass@jas.net
Call:
409-384-4614
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