Safety Glass Replacement Services by Lancaster Paint and Glass
The Safe and Reliable Choice for Glass Replacement
Serving Lancaster County, PA for over 100 years, Lancaster Paint and Glass offers premium safety glass replacement services tailored to both homeowners and businesses. Whether you need laminated, tempered, or plexiglass, we have the expertise and equipment to deliver custom solutions that meet your needs.
What Is Safety Glass?
Safety glass is a type of tempered or laminated glass that is designed to prevent shattering upon impact. This makes it ideal for use in areas where there is a risk of breakage, such as windows, doors and commercial buildings. This minimizes injury and property damage while providing added security for your home or business.
Why Safety Glass?
Safety glass is essential for meeting building codes in both residential and commercial settings. For example, safety glass is often used in hospitals, police stations, childcare and elder care environments since there is a higher risk of injury in these places. It's also commonly used in doors, sidelights, and windows to ensure your property is both safe and compliant.
Safety Glass Repair
Have broken or damaged safety glass? Repairing safety glass presents several challenges due to its unique construction and purpose. Unlike conventional glass, safety glass is designed to withstand high impact by distributing force across its surface, often making repairs impractical or temporary.
When safety glass is damaged, even minor cracks or chips can compromise its integrity and safety features. (Note that laminated glass is more likely than tempered glass to have chips, shells or cracks.)
Generally, replacement is recommended over safety glass repair.
Why Choose Safety Glass Replacement Services from Lancaster Paint and Glass?
- Over 100 Years of Expertise: With a century-long legacy, we pride ourselves on offering the best glass quality, prices, and customer service in Lancaster County, PA. We have the expertise and resources to provide top-notch safety glass replacement services for any residential or commercial project.
- Custom Solutions: We understand that every home or business is unique, which is why we offer custom solutions tailored to your specific requirements.
- Quick Turnaround Time: We know how important it is to have your broken glass replaced as soon as possible. That's why we strive to provide fast turnaround times without compromising on quality.
- Affordable Prices: We believe that everyone should have access to top-quality safety glass replacement services at an affordable price. That's why we offer competitive pricing to fit any budget.
Types of Safety Glass
Safety glass comes in several forms, each designed to provide protection and peace of mind across a variety of applications. At Lancaster Paint and Glass, we offer all several types of safety glass to meet the specific needs of our clients. Understanding the differences between these types can help you choose the best option for your specific requirements.
Laminated Glass
You may have heard this term, but what exactly is laminated safety glass? Laminated glass consists of two or more layers of glass bonded together with a layer of polyvinyl butyral (PVB) in between. This creates a strong, durable, and flexible material that is resistant to shattering upon impact.
What is laminated glass used for?: Laminated glass is typically used in windows, windshields, and skylights. It is also used in land moving equipment, back hoes, and sound booths to protect employees from being injured by equipment during production. You can also find laminated glass in commercial establishments like hospital emergency rooms and police stations.
Benefits of Laminated Glass
- Enhanced Safety: Laminated glass is often used in situations where safety is critical.
- Windows: It's an excellent choice for windows in homes and businesses that are vulnerable to break-ins.
- Glass Floors: Laminated glass in flooring applications prevents accidents, offering a safe walking surface.
- Skylights: Ideal for skylights, it enhances safety and security while also offering protection against UV rays and harsh weather conditions.
- Canopies: Perfect for canopies, it not only boosts safety and security but also shields against UV radiation and environmental factors.
- Automobile Windshields: Originally developed for vehicle windshields, laminated glass significantly reduces the risk of injuries during car accidents. (Note that Lancaster Paint & Glass does NOT deal with automotive glass unless it is flat glass found in antique vehicles.)
- UV Protection: Capable of blocking up to 99% of UV rays, laminated glass safeguards valuable items and interior furnishings from fading.
- Improved Sound Insulation: Compared to standard glass, laminated glass better insulates sound. This is advantageous in places such as airports and hotels, which prioritize noise reduction.
If you have broken laminated glass and need laminate glass replacement, our team has the experience and equipment to provide a seamless solution.
Tempered Glass
Tempered glass is cooled very quickly during the manufacturing process and heat-treated to make it stronger and safer than regular glass. Tempering changes the property of the glass so that it shatters into little pieces (see picture) when broken, rather than regular glass (annealed) where the sharp edges can cause significant injury to people and damage to property. Tempered glass is the opposite of annealed glass.
What is tempered glass used for?: Doors, car windows, shower enclosures, sidelites, storefronts
Benefits of Tempered Glass
Tempered glass is widely used thanks to its exceptional strength, safety, and thermal resistance. Here are some of its key benefits:
- Strength: Tempered glass is up to five times stronger than standard glass due to its unique manufacturing process, which involves heating and rapid cooling to enhance its structural integrity.
- Impact Resistance: In the event of a heavy impact, tempered glass is designed to shatter into small, non-sharp pieces, minimizing the risk of injury.
- Scratch Protection: Being more robust and harder than plastic, tempered glass provides superior protection against scratches and breakage.
- Heat Resistance: It can endure significantly higher temperatures without breaking, offering double the thermal stability compared to regular glass.
- Safety: Engineered to crumble harmlessly rather than breaking into hazardous shards, tempered glass prioritizes safety.
- Durability: It is a dependable and long-lasting option for a wide range of applications.
It is important to note that tempered glass cannot be cut once it has been tempered, as any attempt to do so will cause it to shatter into dangerous shards.
Looking for tempered glass repair services? If you have broken tempered glass, our team is here to help with a professional tempered glass replacement.
Plexiglass
Not technically considered safety glass, plexiglass is a type of acrylic plastic that mimics glass and can withstand impacts better than traditional glass. It is lighter and more flexible and is often used in place of glass for its shatter-resistant properties. Popular types include:
- Clear Acrylic: Offers high transparency and durability
- Frosted Plexiglass: Provides privacy while allowing light to pass through
- Differences from Acrylic: More impact-resistant and less likely to yellow over time
What is plexiglass used for?: Skylights, windows, displays, protective barriers
If you have cracked plexiglass and are in need of repair, contact our experts for a full plexiglass replacement for your window or other item. Our selection includes clear acrylic plexiglass, frosted plexiglass and more.
Custom Cut & Sized Laminated, Tempered and Plexiglass in Lancaster and Surrounding Areas
If you're wondering how to cut tempered glass or another type of safety glass, the answer is: You don't! Cutting safety glass is a precise task that should be handled by professionals and cannot be done at home. With our state-of-the-art laser cutting equipment and skilled technicians, Lancaster Paint and Glass can custom cut safety glass to fit any shape or size needed for your project.
Whether you require safety glass for a new project, want to enhance your home with decorative glass panels, or need a uniquely shaped piece for commercial use, our top-rated laser cutting services can help. We provide a wide variety of glass types and thicknesses, allowing you to choose the ideal solution for your aesthetic and functional needs. Our commitment to quality ensures that each cut is clean and smooth, providing a flawless finish that meets your exact specifications.
Wide Assortment of Custom Safety Glass Designs
At Lancaster Paint and Glass, we offer eleven premium safety glass designs including rain, taffeta, frosted, waterglass, and more. Our custom glass will add an elegant touch and ensure security to your home. We can temper glass in the following in-stock varieties:
English Reed #2
Rain #3
Taffeta #5
Aquatex #9
Everglade #10
Pattern 62 #13
Gluechip #14
Frosted #16
Florentine #17
Flutex #18
Waterglass #28
Ready to Secure Your Property with the Best Safety Glass in Lancaster County?
Don't wait—ensure your home or business is protected with top-quality safety glass from Lancaster Paint and Glass.
**Due to electronic imagining actual color and patterns may vary since glass is notoriously difficult to capture accurately in a photograph, however great care is given to present glass as true-to-life as possible. You may want to consider purchasing sample(s) or a sample box for selecting just the right glass for your projects.
Tempered Glass Strength Demo
Tempered glass is very strong on its face but less on it edges. For more videos, be sure to check out our glass videos page.
Serving Lancaster County and surrounding areas from our location at 751 E. Ross St. Lancaster, PA 17602