What is Float Glass

Float glass is the most common type of glass and has been widely used since the 1950s. It is used in a variety of applications, including windows, doors, skylights, shower enclosures, and more. Due to recent safety glass regulations, float glass is most commonly used in toughened or laminated form.

What is Float Glass Used For?

Float glass is the most common type of glass and has been used extensively since the 1950’s. It is used in a variety of applications, including windows, doors, skylights, shower enclosures, and more. Due to safety glass regulations in recent times, float glass is most commonly used in toughened or laminated form.

Advantages of Float Glass

  • Smooth surface
  • Easily mass produced
  • Can be cut, drilled, and shaped
  • High clarity
  • Affordable

Disadvantages

  • Not as strong as some other types of glass
  • Can be scratched or damaged easily
  • May break more easily than other types of glass
  • Doesn’t meet safety glass regulations in Australia
 

How Much Does Float Glass Cost?

Float glass is one of the more affordable types of glass, with prices starting at around $35 per square metre.

Why is Float Glass is No Longer Commonly Used?

Float glass is no longer used as much as it once was due to the introduction of safety glass regulations. Toughened or laminated glass is now more common in applications where float glass would have been used previously.

The problem with float glass is that the way it shatters can be very dangerous. When float glass breaks, it tends to shatter into large, sharp pieces that can cause serious injuries.

While float glass is still used in some applications, it is no longer as common as it once was. Toughened or laminated glass is now more common in applications where float glass would have been used previously.

Author
Troy Newman

Troy Newman

Troy is the manager and glazier at Blitz Emergnency Glass Replacement