Category: Glass Walkways

The Benefits of Laminated Glass Other Than for Safety

In home construction and in other building projects, the benefits of using laminated glass are endless; however it’s common to only hear about the safety advantages.

When people think about laminated glass, the first thing that usually comes to mind is safety—and they’re not wrong. Laminated glass is designed to stay intact when shattered, holding together rather than breaking into dangerous shards. That feature alone makes it a smart choice for everything from skylights to storefronts. But the truth is, laminated… Read more »

Glass Walkways: Beautiful, but are they safe?

Glass Walkway with staircase

Glass walkways and stairs can easily become the center attraction of any interior space.  Indeed, glass brings a lightness and beauty to most architectural applications, but there are some guidelines to follow in designing and ordering glass for these applications. Design approach The International Building Code addresses subject by referencing an ASTM standard, E2741, Standard Practice… Read more »