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Wired Glass and Wired Float Glass - fdaforum - 08-14-2014

Wired Glass

Wired glass is a glass in which wire mesh has been incorporated during its production. There are two kinds of wired glass:

Wired Float Glass

Wired Float Glass is formulated for fire protection performance. In case of fire, the glass cracks but broken pieces tend to remain in the sash for a short time, rather than fall out, restricting the spread of flame and smoke for some time. It is one of the most cost effective glazing materials when a nominal fire protection is required in windows, doors and partitions.

Figured Wired Glass.

Figured Wired Glass is not see through, is much inferior and not fire rated.

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