Commonly mistaken for being a type of security glass, wire glass actually isn’t often used for any security purpose. It actually acts as a fire-resistant glass.

The wires act to hold the glass in place when under high levels of heat, whilst also preventing shards of glass from breaking out when a hosepipe is being used against it.

Wired glass is not common on homes in the UK, but is commonly used on social or commercial properties, particularly schools and hospitals.You will have noticed in the past it was commonly used in housing executive backs doors but has been phased out with many people buying their housing executive homes and upgrading their doors.

Wired glass is being used for decades now and it prevents the glass from shattering in case of emergencies. The glass is reinforced with wire mesh during manufacture, which makes it durable, fire-resistant when compared to float glass. It is also known as Georgian wired glass and wire mesh works as a reinforcement

Wire glass is a common sight in schools, businesses, and hotels across the nation and Contrary to popular belief, wired glass has not been banned from use. Traditional wired glass can still be used in annealed glass applications—if it meets the wind and thermal load requirements—and in fire window assemblies that are not in hazardous locations.



Its reputation for safety has been reinforced by its appearance and the common misconception the wire mesh makes the glass stronger. In reality, the exact opposite is true. The wire mesh actually weakens the glass to such a degree it is only half as strong as ordinary annealed glass

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