Glass is one of most the popular materials which is used in construction. Nowadays glass is used extensively in doors, windows, façades, interior partitions, balustrades, railings for stairs and balconies, etc. Glass can be easily manufactured and cut in different shapes and sizes, which makes it more flexible and versatile.
Wired glass, which is also known as Georgian wired glass, was invented by Frank Shuman. Steel wire mesh is placed in the glass during the manufacturing process. The wire mesh acts as a reinforcement. If the glass breaks due to impact, the pieces of glass are held by wire reinforcement in position.
Wired glass has high resistance to fire as it does not break when exposed to fire. Due to such property, it is also called fire-rated glass or fireproof glass. Thus in areas that are prone to fire, people prefer to install wire glass windows rather than float glass windows. The wire mesh is available in square grids as well as diamond grids.
Wired Glass- obscure square |
Wired Glass- clear square |
Wired Glass- obscure diamond |
Wired Glass- clear diamond |
