Tempering is a glass treatment whereby glass is heated and results in stronger glass. This process also makes the glass more safe (depending on the application) as the glass is left in a state of “stress” which will cause the glass to break into small pieces when broken (not large shards), which are less likely to cause injury. Note that, once tempered, no further fabrication can be performed on the glass. In most architectural glass applications, tempered or laminated glass are recommended, though this is not always the case. For more information, please call us to discuss your project requirements.