1-What is 13.52mm Clear Hardened Laminated Glass for the Juliet Balcony System?
For Juliet balconies, the glass used is typically hardened glass (ESG) or laminated glass (VSG) due to its strength and safety properties.
13.52mm (1/2 inch) clear hardened laminated glass, also called 13.52mm tempered/ toughened laminated glass, is a common option for Juliet balconies.
Typically, it consists of two 6mm tempered glass sheets and a 1.52mm PVB or SGP interlayer, bonded under high pressure. This combination offers superior strength, safety, sound insulation, and UV protection, making it ideal for balconies, windows, and so on. But today we focus on the Juliet balcony systems.
2-What is the Juliet Balcony System?
A Juliet balcony, also known as a Juliet railing or balconette, is a small balcony or railing that is typically installed outside of a large window or a pair of French doors on an upper floor of a building.
Unlike a traditional balcony, a Juliet balcony does not extend outwards; instead, it usually consists of a railing or balustrade that is attached to the exterior of the building.
It can be made from various materials, including wrought iron, stainless steel, glass or wood, or it can be customized to fit the design of the building.
Applications of Juliet Balcony
3-Why use 13.52mm Clear Hardened Laminated Glass for the Juliet Balcony System?
Security: The structure of 13.52mm clear hardened laminated glass ensures high security. Even if the glass breaks, the interlayer film holds the broken pieces together, preventing them from shattering and causing potential injury. This property makes it a popular choice for construction projects.
Durability: Laminated glass is highly resistant to environmental factors such as wind, rain, and temperature fluctuations. The 1.52mm interlayer protects the glass from degradation, ensuring long-term performance.
Visibility: It maintains transparency, offering unobstructed views. This is crucial for Juliet balconies, which are often used to provide a visual connection to the outside while maintaining safety.
Enhanced Strength: The 13.52mm thickness of clear hardened laminated glass provides a sturdy barrier that supports the structural demands of a Juliet balcony, ensuring the safety of individuals leaning on it.
UV Protection: The interlayer of clear hardened laminated glass blocks the vast majority of UV radiation, protects interior furniture from fading, and extends the life of the glass.
Sound Control: The thickness of glass effectively enhances sound insulation, making it a suitable choice for environments where noise reduction is a priority.
Overall, 13.52mm clear hardened laminated glass provides a perfect blend of safety, strength, security, visibility, and durability, making it ideal for Juliet balcony systems.
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Hardened glass, also called tempered glass and toughened glass (ESG).
Commonly used thicknesses of hardened glass for Juliet balcony glass are 10mm (3/8 inch) and 12mm (1/2 inch), as these provide a good balance of strength and aesthetic appeal.
All the hardened glass from SDG meets high standards worldwide, such as EN12150, EN12600, ANSI Z97.1, and CCC in China.
4-How to produce the 13.52mm Clear Hardened Laminated Glass for the Juliet Balcony System?
1. Cutting and Shaping: Begin with a large sheet of 6mm annealed glass. Cut it to the desired size and shape using a glass cutter.
2. Washing and Inspection: The glass is thoroughly washed to remove any dirt, oil, or particles that could cause imperfections during tempering.
3. Tempering: The cleaned and inspected glass is placed in a tempering furnace. The furnace heats the glass to a temperature of approximately 700°C, which is close to its softening point.
4. Autoclaving: The assembled glass panels and interlayer are placed in a laminating oven where the layers are bonded together by heating and pressure. Temperature and pressure are strictly controlled to ensure correct lamination and to eliminate residual air bubbles.
5. Cooling and Edge Finishing: Allow the glass to cool slowly to room temperature to stabilize its structure, then trim any excess interlayer material from the edges of the laminated glass to ensure smooth edges.
6. Quality Control: The finished 13.52mm hardened laminated glass is subjected to a series of stringent quality control checks to ensure that it meets the required standards of strength, safety and appearance.
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5-Specifications:
Product Name: 13.52mm Clear Hardened Laminated Glass;
Glass Thickness: 13.52mm/ 1/2inches ; Other thicknesses are available;
Glass Color: Clear, and ultra-clear, other colours are also available;
Glass shape: flat/curved;
Customized: Polished edge, drill holes, cutout, cut notches, safety corner, etc.
Quality: SGCC/ASTM/CCC/IS09001, etc.;
Production Time: 15 days, if there are holes or cutouts will reach 15-20 days;
Payment Term: 100% before delivery, others can negotiate.
6-Quality Guarantee:
Dragon Glass, as a professional glass manufacturer and supplier in China, all glass products meet the following criteria:
- Subject to BS standard
- Subject to SGCC standard and IGCC standard
- Subject to ASTM C1172 standard
- Subject to CE-EN14449, EN12543 standard
- Subject to the ISO 9001 standard
- Subject to the AS/NZS 2208:1996 standard
7-Packing and Delivery
As a leading glass manufacturer, Dragon Glass prioritizes meticulous control over every aspect of packaging to ensure that our products reach customers in perfect condition. Our team follows stringent procedures to safeguard the glass during transit, including custom packaging solutions and thorough quality checks.
Enhance your space with 13.52mm clear hardened laminated glass for Juliet Balcony systems. Other sizes and thicknesses are available. Elevate your design today! Contact us now!
