Tempered Glass (Safety Glass) for Storefronts, Doors & Interiors
Tempered glass is up to 4× stronger than standard annealed glass and engineered to break into small, safer cubes—ideal for high-traffic commercial spaces. We supply and install tempered glass across Chicagoland with rapid lead times, clean finishes, and code-compliant hardware.
- Chicago’s #1 Commercial Glass Team
- Emergency Board-Up & Fast Turnaround
- High-Rise, Storefronts, Custom Doors
- Stanley, CRL & premium hardware
Why Choose Tempered Glass
- Safety: Breaks into small, granular pieces to reduce injury risk.
- Strength: ~4× stronger than annealed glass of the same thickness.
- Heat resistance: Withstands rapid temperature changes.
- Compliance: Meets ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201.
- Clean look: Crystal-clear with polished edges and matching hardware.
Common Uses
- Storefronts & curtainwall lites
- All-glass office doors & sidelites
- Interior partitions & conference rooms
- Glass railings (interior/exterior)
- Display cases & sneeze guards
- Shower/spa enclosures (commercial)
Specs & Options
- Thicknesses: 1/4" (6mm), 3/8" (10mm), 1/2" (12mm), 3/4" (19mm on request)
- Edges: Flat polish, miter, arris
- Holes/Notches: Hardware-ready drilling before tempering
- Tints: Clear, low-iron, bronze, gray; frosted/etched privacy
- Treatments: Tempered, heat-soak testing on request
- Standards: ANSI Z97.1, CPSC Cat I/II
Tempered vs. Laminated (Quick Guide)
Tempered: Highest impact strength; breaks into small cubes. Great for doors/partitions.
Laminated: Bonded safety interlayer; remains in frame if broken. Better for security, sound, and UV reduction.
We install both—ask which fits your code/security needs.
Our Project Workflow
- Site measure
- Shop drawings & hardware selection
- Fabrication
- Installation & cleanup
- Final sign-off
Service Area
Chicagoland & suburbs: Westchester, Melrose Park, Oak Park, Naperville, Schaumburg, Evanston, and more.
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FAQ
Is tempered glass “unbreakable”? No—just much stronger and safer when it breaks.
Can tempered glass be cut on site? No. All cutting/drilling happens before tempering.
Do doors require safety glazing? Yes—doors and sidelites near doors typically require safety glazing by code.