I called to get a piece of glass cut for a friend's window for his door that was cracked. The hardware company told me by law they are not allowed to sell glass for a door. Can someone tell me the reason behind this? Thanks for the replies.
2007-11-09 04:30:36 · 11 answers · asked by Brian C 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
wizjp....If it is by law, why would a glass supply house be able to sell it for a door? I was kind of thinking it might be because glass is easier to break. We decides to use plexiglass, but just wondering the legal aspect of it.
2007-11-09 04:38:39 · update #1
Chris H is dead on.
Unless the door is an interior fire rated door that requires wire glass, the glass must be either tempered safety glass or laminated glass or some other material like plexiglass or lexan.
Tempered glass cannot be cut after it is tempered. It must be ordered from a glass supplier to the exact size. Laminated glass can be cut down to fit if you are in the ballpark but it is not as strong as tempered glass.
BESIDES - ITS THE LAW.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the glass and plastics industries, drafted a standard for safety glazing materials used in door and other applications. This was adopted in 1977 as a federal law and superseded existing codes or ordinances. Fully tempered glass and laminated glass comply with the provisions of the federal safety glazing law.
The federal law, combined with mandates in building codes, requires that each pane of safety glass be permanently marked. The monogram or logo includes the manufacturer, type of glass and the standard to which it complies. Other information may be included. The federal law is designated by its identifying number "16 CFR 120l-II." Look for this designation. If it is not included, the glass may not be safety glass.
Plexiglass and Lexan will 'haze up' over time due to fine scratches that occur when you wash it. It's legal to use, but not the prettiest solution and will decrease the value of your home.
- - No, you can't cut tempered glass after it has been tempered - -
2007-11-09 07:26:49 · answer #1 · answered by Glaizer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have no clue where you are located, and haven't read any other answers; but I buy PANE glass ALL the time at ACE. I don't have to sign waivers; give up my finger prints; have mug shots taken; sell my first born; or even tell them WHY I want the glass. I state the measurements; they cut to size and charge me money. I leave happy, they seem satisfied, and all is right with the world
Door/ Window/ ANY application is strictly your choice. I happen to believe. Certainly there are specifics regarding Glass that Can apply to TYPE...IE: Commercial/ store front/ etc.
I'd really like to know the name of the store.
Steven Wolf
2007-11-09 04:53:24 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I owned a hardware store for a lot of years. They can sell you glass for anything. If you brought them a storm window or the glass from a storm door, they can not repair it for you, unless they use safety glass or plexi glass. The safety glass, when broken, falls in little pieces, that way, no one gets hurt. When you buy a new storm window or door, it comes with safety glass. A store can fix it If they carry safety glass, but I have never seen 1 that does. You can do the repair with anything you want.
2007-11-09 06:52:58 · answer #3 · answered by shawnd518 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
by law national code, doors must be safety glass (tempered or laminated or plexiglass) they could have sold the plexi but probably thought you wantd glass. they are not hooked up with safety glass suppliers like a glass co. there are few glass companies that actually temper glass. even a glass shop wont sell glass(regular) for a door if they do they can be sued. tempered is best stronger and wont scratch like plexi
2007-11-09 07:09:24 · answer #4 · answered by chris h 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Bldg. code requires door and any window below a certain height to be tempered. Tempering is a heat treatment done to glass in a factory. Tempered glass can NOT be cut. It has to be ordered and treated to size. If you try to cut it, It shatters into tiny little pieces.
2007-11-10 23:10:07 · answer #5 · answered by Robert G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have never heard of this. Sounds like a load to me.
If you know the door manufacturer, they can get you the exact glass that should go ib there. Look behind the middle hinge on the frame if it is less than 10 years old.
If no manufacturer, I'd go to a different hardware astore!
2007-11-09 05:34:48 · answer #6 · answered by Wine and Window Guy 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In fifth grade, my last pair of contacts tore in my eyes (I have no idea how it happened) and I had to go to school without them. I didn't walk into a GLASS door/window, but I walked straight into a pole, because my eyesight is really bad.
2016-03-14 05:50:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the "Glass Specialty" lobby has better tactics than the "Hardware Company" lobby does.
Oh they'll go on about how it's for "quality assurance," and "safety," and all that typical crap, but it's really to avoid competition with the chain ware-house hardware stores so they can charge more!
2007-11-09 04:39:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Area specific. Most places you go to a glass supply house.
2007-11-09 04:33:42 · answer #9 · answered by wizjp 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
door glass and low level window glass needs to be safety glass and have the revelant identification etched on i doubt the local hard ware store can do this for you
2007-11-09 04:52:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋