While fire-rated glass is a pretty common thing to have installed in an office space or factory setting, there is still some confusion regarding facts about the product in general. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions along with answers that seek to clear up any confusion one may have about Fire Rated Glazing Systems Ocean City NJ.
Q: What is the difference between ordinary glass and fire-rated glass?
A: Fire-rated glass has been designed to compartmentalize. This is the term given to the practice of stopping the spread of flame and smoke within a burning building. In laboratory testing, the frame and the glass itself will undergo intense heat, sometimes up to 1000 degrees, in a very short period. The length of time the glass remains undamaged from the heat will be measured and then a spray from a firehose will be unleashed on the glass to determine its ability to withstand thermal shock.
Q: What designs are possible when the glass is designed with Fire Rated Glazing Systems Ocean City NJ?
A: Virtually any design that ordinary glass can have can also be used for fire-rated glass. Manufacturing techniques from South Jersey Glass & Door have dramatically improved over the years so the idea of chunky or clumsy sheets of glass to withstand the fire are a thing of the past. The glass can be standard in appearance or be designed in any number of custom shapes. When it comes to modern fire rated glass, the sky is the limit.
Q: Does it cost more to order and install fire rated glass?
A: Yes, and any company that says otherwise should be avoided as their glass may be of dubious quality. Fire rated glass will be significantly more expensive than traditional glass, coming in at an average of two percent of the total budget of a newly-constructed building. However, the increase in safety is well worth any increase in initial investment.
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