What is fire-resistant glass
Date:2023-08-18
In some places, there are high requirements for fire prevention, so it is necessary to use fire-resistant glass and other building materials with good fire resistance. So, what is fire-resistant glass? Next, the editor will give you a brief introduction.
1. What is fire-resistant Glass
This type of glass can effectively control the spread of fire and is usually used in conjunction with products such as fire-resistant Windows. There are various types of fire-resistant glass. If we classify them based on their structure, they can be divided into fire-resistant glass such as cast, laminated, insulating, and single-pane glass. If classified by product type, it can be divided into three categories: A, B, C, etc.

Ii. What are the common types of glass
1. Tempered glass
Tempered glass is ordinary glass that has undergone tempering treatment to achieve the effect of product strength. This type of glass has the function of high safety. When the glass is broken due to impact, the glass fragments will not have sharp corners and will not cause significant harm to people. Tempered glass also has the advantages of high strength and good stability. Its strength is about three times that of ordinary glass. However, tempered glass has the risk of self-explosion.
2. Insulating glass
Insulating glass is made by sealing multiple pieces of glass together with sealing materials, leaving a certain space between the glasses. It has the advantages of good heat insulation and heat preservation effect, good sound insulation performance, and wide application range. For example, insulating glass is widely used in office buildings, residences, train Windows and doors, etc. The more common types of insulating glass include tempered insulating glass, low-e insulating glass, etc.
3. Frosted glass
This type of glass is made by sandblasting and other treatments on the surface of the tiled glass, making the surface of the glass rough. The rough surface of frosted glass can cause light to form diffuse reflection, making the indoor light soft. It also has the advantage of allowing light to pass through but not seeing through, which can well protect the privacy of the room. Frosted glass is a type of safety glass and it cannot be cut or processed again.
Editor's summary: That's all for the brief introduction of what fire-resistant glass is by the editor. It is hoped that after reading this article, everyone can have some understanding of fire-resistant glass.