What is Tuffen Glass

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WHAT IS TUFFEN GLASS? 
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Tuffen glass is a type that you’ll find 
throughout many residential and 
commercial buildings. 
Since the panes are designed to maintain 
the same visual clarity as regular glass, 
you might not even notice the difference. 
There are some key reasons why your 
glass installer may recommend this type. 
Most of them come down to strength 
and durability.
What Makes 
Tuffen Glass 
Different?
Tuffen glass is often referred 
to as toughened. 
The panes start out as regular annealed 
glass, but they then undergo a special 
treatment process. 
The glass is heated to temperatures 
above 1100 degrees Fahrenheit. 
Then, it is cooled rapidly. 
This process creates a higher level 
of center tension that makes it about 
6 times stronger than regular versions 
of the material.
Where Can You 
Use Toughened 
Glass?
You can use toughened panes in any 
part of a building that you would use 
regular glass. 
The strength that this material offers 
also expands your options for adding 
glass installations.
These are just a few of the most 
common places where we install this 
type of material.
Shower Enclosures
Those gorgeous shower enclosures you 
see in home design articles are possible 
in any home thanks to toughened glass. 
Since the possibility of slipping and 
falling in a wet area is higher, you’ll 
want to use stronger panes in the 
shower enclosure. 
Toughened glass can be used with both 
framed and frameless shower enclosures 
so that you can choose from your 
preferred design.
Residential 
and Commercial 
Windows 
and Doors
Both homes and business buildings 
benefit from having translucent doors 
and windows that allow for more sunlight 
to come inside. 
Using regular glass can sometimes pose 
a problem when the doors and windows 
are likely to be hit. 
Toughened panes are best for any doors 
and windows that are placed low enough 
to the floor that they could break 
if someone falls against them. 
If one of the panes does break, 
the toughened surface causes it to break 
into small pebble-like pieces that are less 
likely to hurt someone. 
This also makes it easier to clean up 
the broken material.
Room 
Partitions
Open office spaces create an airy feel 
that enhances business practices. 
Glass room partitions help to cut the 
noise and increase privacy while still 
allowing for that open feeling. 
Since these panels are also at a higher risk 
of being stressed, toughened materials 
increase safety in the workplace.
Shelves
Do you love the look of translucent 
shelves but worry about breakage? 
Toughened glass makes it possible 
to create beautiful storage areas without 
worrying about the shelves breaking from 
the strain of holding up the display.
Does Tuffen Glass 
Come 
In Different Styles?
Like other options, toughened glass 
can be tinted or colored to add to your 
building’s aesthetics. 
You can also choose from frosted 
and patterned styles for areas where 
you want more privacy such as for 
your shower.
We typically recommend Tuffen glass 
for any areas of a building that are likely 
to experience strong forces if the area 
is hit by an object or person. 
Using toughened glass prevents 
serious injuries.
Reducing the chance of breakage also helps 
you to get the most miles out of your 
construction or home remodeling project. 
Adding strength to the beauty of regular 
glass allows for us to create beautiful 
custom work without the worry of breakage.
Raben Glass has over 40 years 
of experience in the residential 
and commercial glass industry.
We take pride in providing top quality 
service as we replace dual pane windows, 
install glass shower enclosures, and build 
storefront metal and glass entrances.
We are bonded and insured, and our work 
and products are guaranteed.
Showroom by appointment only:
1826 W Broadway #25
Mesa AZ 85202
(623) 466 5376
info@rabenglass.com
www.rabenglass.com