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How to Determine if You Have Impact-Resistant Glass

High-impact glass, also known as laminated glass, consists of two glass sheets with a layer of PVB or resin in between. This construction allows the glass to withstand pressure, making breakage less likely. Unlike regular glass, which shatters into long shards, broken laminated glass stays in its frame. Commonly used in vehicles, high-impact glass can also be used in homes for safety, security, sound reduction and UV control.

Instructions

    • 1

      Look for a permanent mark in one of the four corners of the glass. This mark may include the supplier's name, place of fabrication, date of manufacture, thickness and any certifications or safety standards the glass meets.

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      Check the glass for a temporary label. While sheets of impact-resistant glass typically carry a mark on all four corners, the glass may have been cut in a way that excludes the mark. The manufacturer may affix a removable label that states the type of glass along with the information above.

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      Examine a reflection in the glass. If you don't find any markings or labels on the glass, hold your hand or an object up to the glass and carefully study the reflection. Because laminated glass consists of two sheets of glass, you should see two different reflections.