Strength and Safety Where It Matters Most
Standard glass breaks into dangerous, jagged shards that can cause severe injury. In critical areas of your home—like doors, low windows, and bathrooms—this risk is unacceptable. Installix provides Tempered Safety Glass supply and installation. This heat-treated glass is four times stronger than regular glass and is designed to crumble into harmless pebbles if broken. We ensure your home meets the Ontario Building Code (OBC) requirements for safety glazing without compromising on style or clarity.
Where is Safety Glass Required?
Doors and Sidelights
Any glass in a swinging or sliding door, and any glass within 12 inches of a door (sidelights), must be safety glass. High-traffic zones are prone to accidental impact, and standard glass would be a guillotine hazard.
Bathroom Enclosures
Shower doors, tub enclosures, and windows located inside a shower stall must be tempered. Slip-and-fall accidents are common in bathrooms; safety glass ensures a fall doesn't turn fatal.
The "Tempered Stamp"
All our safety glass comes with a permanent laser-etched "Bug Stamp" in the corner. This certifies to building inspectors and future buyers that the glass meets safety standards (SGCC/CGSB).
The Solution: Custom Tempered Units
Tempered glass cannot be cut after it is made. It must be cut to size, polished, drilled, and then heat-treated in a furnace. We take precise manufacturing measurements to order custom tempered thermal units that fit your existing frames perfectly.
Why Choose Installix?
- Code Expertise: We know exactly where the OBC requires safety glass, protecting you from liability.
- Thermal Performance: We combine safety with efficiency. Our tempered units feature Low-E coatings and Argon gas just like standard thermal windows.
- Speed: We have priority status with local tempering plants to get your safety glass faster.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Strength | 4-5x stronger than annealed glass of the same thickness. |
| Breakage Pattern | "Dicing" - shatters into small, rounded cubes approximately 1cm in size. |
| Thickness | Available in 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 10mm, and 12mm thicknesses. |
Our Process: Measure Twice, Temper Once
Step 1: Precision Measure
Because tempered glass cannot be trimmed on site, our measurements must be exact (down to 1/16th of an inch).
Step 2: Fabrication
The glass goes through the tempering oven. This process typically takes 5-7 business days.
Step 3: Installation
We install the unit using appropriate setting blocks. Tempered glass edges are sensitive, so professional handling is critical to prevent spontaneous breakage during install.
Pricing Factors
- Furnace Time: The tempering process adds cost compared to standard glass.
- Edgework: Polished edges (for frameless applications) cost more than seamed edges (for framed applications).
- Shape: Tempering shaped glass (arches, etc.) requires specialized CNC machinery.
Our Service Promise
We guarantee code compliance and a perfect fit. Keep your family safe.
Why Whitchurch-Stouffville Residents Trust Installix
Local Compliance
We meet all building codes specific to Whitchurch-Stouffville.
Fast Response
Our technicians are frequently in Whitchurch-Stouffville.
Weather Ready
Glass rated for our freeze/thaw cycles.
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