Explore Laminated Glass Uses & Laminated Glass Price
​Laminated glass provides exceptional safety and durability, making it an integral material for various applications. Its unique interlayer holds glass pieces together upon impact, ensuring safety and reducing injuries. Discover the best laminated glass price with Chalong Glass Aluminum, your trusted partner in high-quality glass solutions. Contact us today for expert advice and services.
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Automotive Windshields: This is the most common use worldwide; the interlayer keeps the windshield intact upon impact, preventing passenger ejection and protecting against flying debris.
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Security Applications: Used in banks, storefronts, jewelry displays, and other areas requiring anti-intrusion or forced-entry resistance, as it prevents leaving a hole large enough to pass through.
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Overhead Glazing: Required for skylights, glass roofs, and canopies so that if the glass breaks, the pieces remain adhered to the interlayer and do not rain down on occupants.
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Noise Reduction (Acoustic Laminated Glass): Used in homes and commercial buildings located near airports,highways, or urban traffic, as the plastic interlayer dampens sound vibrations.
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Hurricane/Impact Zones: Used in coastal regions to resist debris impact during severe weather,
Advantages
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Superior Post-Breakage Safety (Retention):
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The primary benefit: When broken, the sharp fragments of glass adhere firmly to the plastic interlayer (often forming a "spider-web" pattern).
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This prevents glass shards from scattering and keeps the pane intact in its frame, greatly reducing the risk of injury.
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Enhanced Security and Intrusion Resistance:
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Even when shattered, the interlayer must be forcibly cut or torn to create an entry hole, significantly delaying or deterring intruders.
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Excellent Sound Insulation:
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The PVB/polymer interlayer acts as a sound barrier, dampening sound waves and providing superior noise reduction compared to standard or tempered glass.
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High UV Ray Protection:
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The plastic interlayer naturally blocks up to 99% of harmful UV radiation from entering the space, protecting interior items from fading.
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Maintains a Seal:
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Because the glass stays in its frame upon impact, the building remains sealed against wind, rain, and the elements, which is critical in severe weather.
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Cautions
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Highest Initial Cost:
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Due to the complex layering and bonding process (involving the PVB/EVA interlayer), laminated glass is generally the most expensive type of architectural safety glass.
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Heavier and Thicker Profile:
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Made of multiple layers of glass and polymer, it is thicker and significantly heavier than monolithic or tempered glass, which may require stronger window frames and specialized installation.
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Risk of Delamination:
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If the edges are exposed to consistent moisture or water over long periods, the bond between the glass and the interlayer can sometimes degrade, causing the glass to appear cloudy or hazy at the edges.
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Difficult to Cut/Alter:
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Like tempered glass, it cannot be cut or altered on-site without specialized tools and techniques (the interlayer must be cut after the glass is scored). All sizing must be done in the factory.
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