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Guide · Construction Equipment & Materials

Tempered, laminated or double-glazed: which glass does your project need?

Each type of processed glass solves a different problem: strength, safety when broken, insulation or security. Many projects combine them.

By the SynecGlobal team ·

Tempered glass: strength

Tempered glass is heated and cooled quickly so it is stronger and more resistant to thermal stress and impact. If it breaks, it breaks into small pieces. It suits doors, shower screens, partitions, facades and tabletops. All cutting, edging and holes must be done before tempering.

Laminated glass: holds together

Laminated glass bonds two or more layers with an interlayer. If it breaks, the pieces stay attached, so it is used overhead, in balustrades, shopfronts and anywhere security matters.

Double glazing: insulation and less noise

Insulated glass units seal two or more panes around a gas-filled gap. They improve thermal insulation, reduce noise and support energy efficiency, which matters in air-conditioned buildings and near busy roads.

Bullet-resistant glass: protection

Bullet-resistant glass combines glass and polycarbonate layers. It is used in banks, guard houses, control rooms and vehicles.

Combining types

A double-glazed unit can use tempered or laminated panes, and laminated glass can be made from tempered layers. Tell us what the glass must do and we will propose a make-up.

Maximum sizes we can process

ProcessMaximum size
Tempering2850 × 6000 mm, 4–19 mm thick
Cutting3100 × 6100 mm
Double glazing2800 × 5000 mm
Lamination2600 × 5000 mm
CNC processing4000 × 2200 mm
Bullet-resistant glass3000 × 2000 mm, 18–75 mm thick

Check your panel sizes with the glass size checker.

What to send us for a quote

  • Panel sizes and quantities
  • Thickness and glass type
  • Edge finish, holes and cut-outs
  • Drawings if available
  • Delivery location and timeline
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