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Minimum and maximum sizes

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To determine the minimum and maximum sizes available for finished glass products, the glass fabricator must be consulted. Physical/mechanical capabilities and constraints of the fabricator will affect the final finished glass size availability.

Special considerations for oversized glass: IGUs and heat treatment

It’s important to understand that not all fabricators are equipped to process and/or heat-treat standard glass sizes. Minimum and maximum sizes are dictated by:

  • The size of glass available from the primary manufacturer
  • Any limitations in the fabricator’s equipment
  • The capabilities of the contract glazier
  • Availability of specialized shipping and handling equipment (particularly for oversize units)
  • Specific glass type: silk-screened, heat-treated, laminated, etc.
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Specifications tools

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Technical Resources Library

Access a wealth of technical notes to enhance your knowledge about glass!

Guardian Glass Training Center
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Learn the glass fundamentals in a fun and interactive way, at your own pace!