| 1/8in - 1.7 lbs | 1/2in - 6.7 lbs |
| 3/16in - 2.5 lbs | 5/8in - 8.4 lbs |
| 1/4in - 3.4 lbs | 3/4in - 10.1 lbs |
| 3/8in - 5.1 lbs | 1in - 13.5 lbs |
Annealed Glass - non-tempered glass. When cracked or broken, it breaks into sharp shards. This is typically used in picture frames, and residential use when tempered is not required.
Double-hung windows - Windows with 2 vertical operating sash that slide up and down.
Encapsulated Unit - An insulated unit , or dual pane unit, that has something sealed inside it for protection and ease of cleaning, for example, a stained glass piece of art.
Insulated Units - (also referred to as Dual Pane) – Two pieces of glass assembled into a sealed unit with an air space between for insulation purposes.
Laminated Glass - Two pieces of glass bonded with special plastic interlayer to form a single piece of glass, used as a safety glass, preventing the glass from falling apart if broken.
Lite - A pane of glass used in a window application.
Low-e Coating - Glass treatment used to reduce U-Factor (Radiant energy [heat] is re-radiated back toward its source.
Muntins - Horizontal and/or vertical bars used to give the effect of multiple single panes in a window.
Plexi-glass - Acrylic sheets available in clear and some colors. Plexi-glass will discolor and scratch over time, but offers breakage resistance compared compared to glass.
Side Lites - Tall narrow lites on either or both sides of a door to light an entryway or vestibule.
Single-hung windows - A double-hung type window in which the top sash is fixed or inoperable.
Tempered Glass - Heat-treated glass that is 4 times stronger than annealed. It’s a safety glass that breaks into many small mosaic-sized pieces that are less likely to cut. This glass is usually required for certain applications, such as in doors, bathrooms, low places, or where there are safety concerns for breakage near children or pets.
Transom - A smaller window above a door or other window.
Beveled - A slanted, tapered edge, angling at requested width (3/4”, 1”, etc.), commonly used on mirrors.
Bull Nose - A half round, similar to a ”quarter round” piece of wooden trim. It simply tapers in a rounded shape of a 90 degree part of a circle when seen down the length of the glass.
High Flat Polish - A smooth, glossy finish, flat on the edge, with a small top and bottom edge bevel.
Pencil Polish - A full rounded edge. If held so one could look down the length of the glass, it resembles looking down the smooth round edge of a pen or pencil.
Waterfall - A terraced, stair-effect edge, tapering out toward the outside edge of the glass.