Safety glazing refers to glass products that meet specific building code standards for strength and shatter resistance. Robinson Glass provides several types of safety glazing; each engineered for different levels of protection and performance.
The most popular and cost-effective option, tempered glass is heat-strengthened to be up to five times stronger than standard glass. When broken, it shatters into small, dull pieces; minimizing the risk of injury.
Constructed with a plastic interlayer between two sheets of glass, laminated glass holds together even when broken. It reduces the chance of injury and increases security by making forced entry more difficult.
Acrylics and Lexan® polycarbonate provide an ultra-strong alternative to glass. Lexan offers the clarity of glass with the durability of heavy-duty plastic — scratch-resistant, virtually unbreakable, and ideal for safety-sensitive areas.
All glass in doors and sidelights within 24″ arc of a door jamb must be safety glass if resting point is below door header height. Glass outside of this 24″ dimension must be safety glass if all three of the following conditions exist:
1: Lower edge of glass is less than 18″ above walking surface.
2: Glass is larger than 9 square feet
3: There is a walking surface within 36″ inside or outside glass wall
Exempt panels: small enough that a 3″ sphere would not pass through it — jalousie slats — leaded glass.
NOTE: all glass in the perimeter walls of a glass shower or tub enclosure that has a resting point within 5 ft vertically of the floor of the shower enclosure must be safety glass. this includes all glass in exterior windows within the enclosure perimeter. this same requirement applies to glass walls enclosing hot tubs, saunas, and swimming pools.
Dreamwalls® Color Glass — also known as back-painted glass — adds brilliant color, luminosity, and a sleek, seamless surface to residential and commercial interiors. Popular across Europe and now in the U.S., this innovative material brings modern design to kitchens, bathrooms, offices, and retail environments.
While Robinson Glass no longer sells Hy-Lite® block windows, we still repair and replace damaged panels in existing installations. These lightweight acrylic block windows combine the look of glass blocks with easy, mess-free installation.
We are ready to help with your glass project. Our team provides clear support from start to finish. Every installation is handled with care and attention. Reach out to us for guidance. We are here when you need us.
