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Heat-Treated Glass: It's All About the Pressure

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When designing with large expanses of glass, it is critical to know when the glass may need to be heat-treated for durability and/or safety. The type of processing required—heat strengthening or tempering—depends on the specific application.

 

Featured Project: Biblioteca TEC Campus Monterrey | Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico
Product: Solarban® 90 Glass | Architects: Sasaki Associates, RDLP Arquitectos, GLR Arquitectos | GlassFabricator: Vidrios El Castillo | Glazing Contractor: VICRION | Owner/Developer: Tecnologico de Monterrey

Topics: Glass Fabrication, Slideshow, Making Glass, Understanding Performance

Updated on August 20, 2026

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