Should toughened glass have a Kitemark?

Should toughened glass have a Kitemark?

Toughened glass is required to be marked with BS6206a, this can take the form of the circulaur BS Kitemark or a simple line. It is also possible that the glass is laminated, which will also satisfy the requirement for safety glass, if so it is unlikley to be marked.

How is toughened glass marked?

To identify the grade of safety glass used each pane should be indelibly marked so that the marking is visible after installation. The markings should include: * e.g. BS EN 12150 toughened glass, BS EN 14449 laminated glass, BS EN 14179 heat soaked thermally toughened glass.

Should double-glazed units have a Kitemark?

Do I have to double glaze? Yes, unless the building is an historic building and you must replace the windows to match the existing to comply with Planning Legislation, in which case there is some flexibility. The conservation officer will give guidance as to which buildings fall into this category.

What does the Kitemark mean on glass?

The Kitemark symbol of quality was first conceived in 1903 to identify glazing solutions that were at the pinnacle of safety and reliability. Today, glass kite marks remain as one of the oldest product quality marks in the world still in use.

Can you tell if glass is toughened?

View the Glass Through Polarized Lenses If you try to view tempered glass in sunlight with a polarized pair of sunglasses, you will see dark, shady spots or lines stretching across its surface–a prime indicator that the glass is toughened. These lines were formed by the machine rollers during the tempering process.

Is toughened glass and tempered glass the same?

Tempered glass and toughened glass are actually the same and Wikipedia defines it best: “Tempered or toughened glass is a type of safety glass processed by controlled thermal or chemical treatments to increase its strength compared with normal glass.

Is toughened glass always marked?

According to section 7 of BS 6262-4:2005, the safety glass needs to be permanently marked so that it is clearly visible after installation. This applies to both pieces of glass within double-glazed sealed units and also replacement glazing in historic properties. …

How do you know if glass is safety glass?

How Do I Know If My Glass is Toughened/Tempered Safety Glass?

1. Examine Its Edges.
2. Keep an Eye for the Bug.
3. Look for Imperfections.
4. View the Glass Through Polarized Lenses.
5. Score a Line (Only If You Plan on Cutting It Away)

Where is toughened glass used?

In the UK it is a requirement to have safety glass fitted in windows and doors in certain areas of your home. Those areas are up to 150 cm over finished floor level for doors and side panels within 30 cm of the door edges and any window under 80 cm over finished floor levels.

What is the difference between tempered glass and toughened glass?

Toughened Glass are also known as Tempered Glass, so you already noticed that both names are usually used for the same type of glass. This process creates a much tougher glass surface, up to 500% more resistant to heat and shock than the regular glass.

What is the difference between toughened glass and normal glass?

Standard glass and tempered glass differ in the way they are processed. Standard glass breaks into large, irregular shaped shards. Tempered Glass is about four times stronger than regular class and is known for its safety. And, unlike regular glass, tempered glass fractures into small, relatively harmless pieces.

Where are the kitemarks on toughened glass windows?

Alot of the windows have toughened glass in them, but they all have the kitemark visable in different corners of the window and all face to be read from outside. Where there are two paynes next to each other I’m going to get them refitted so they are in the same corners – at the bottom from a personal point of view.

Is there an en mark on toughened glass?

There should be an EN marking on all safety glass ( used to be BS ). Your local glazier/glass company will probably source the glass from a larger company with a toughing machine or if their big enough use their own, which again will be stamped.

Why do we need a BSI Kitemark for glass?

In a recent survey, 77.5% of clients said their BSI Kitemark certification had helped them to attract new customers*. The BSI Kitemark helps our clients keep up with new innovation and demonstrate reliable safe products. Our long established BSI Kitemark for safety glass is synonymous with safety and compliance.

Why do we use kite marks on glass?

The Kitemark symbol of quality was first conceived in 1903 to identify glazing solutions that were at the pinnacle of safety and reliability. Today, glass kite marks remain as one of the oldest product quality marks in the world still in use. As the UK’s leading laminated glass supplier, safety is at the forefront of everything we do.