Before buying glass, you must read these three plans, otherwise your money may go waste

Below are 3 complete glass-setup plans for a typical home, designed to be code-compliant, safe, and cost-effective.

Each plan shows what glass to use, where to use it, and why.

🟢 PLAN 1: VERY BUDGET (Minimum Cost, Code-Compliant)

Best for: Small homes, rental houses, tight budgets

Goal: Meet safety rules at lowest cost

1. Glass Specification- Area Glass Type Thickness.

A. Windows Tempered glass 6 mm

Main / Internal Doors Tempered glass 8 mm

B. Bathroom / Shower Tempered glass 8 mm

C. Kitchen backsplash Tempered glass 6 mm

D. Balcony railing Laminated glass 6+6 mm (minimum)

✅ Why this works...

1. Cheapest approved safety setup

2. Tempered glass satisfies most building codes

3. Laminated glass used only where mandatory (railings).

⚠️ Trade-off: No noise reduction, no extra security, basic comfort

🟡 PLAN 2: BALANCED (Most Popular Choice)

Best for: Medium homes, families
Goal: Safety + comfort without overspending

1. Glass Specification- Area Glass Type Thickness.

A. Windows Tempered glass 8 mm

B. Main doors / Sliding doors Tempered glass 10 mm

C. Bathroom / Shower Tempered glass 10 mm

D. Kitchen partitions Tempered glass 8 mm

E. Balcony / staircase Laminated glass 6+6 mm

✅ Why this works....

1. Stronger & safer than minimum code

2. Good durability for daily family use

3. Laminated glass used in fall-risk zones

4. Very good price-to-performance ratio

⭐ This is the most recommended setup for normal homes

🔵 PLAN 3: BEST-VALUE / PREMIUM (Long-Term Investment)

Best for: Large homes, villas, luxury apartments

Goal: Maximum safety, comfort, and future value

1. Glass Specification- Area Glass Type Thickness.

A. Windows Laminated glass 6+6 mm

B. Main doors Laminated glass 6+6 mm

C. Bathroom / Shower Laminated glass 5+5 mm

D. Kitchen glass Tempered glass 8 mm

Balcony / staircase Laminated glass 8+8 mm

✅ Why this works.......

1. Glass does not fall apart when broken

2. Better security against break-ins

3. Reduced outside noise

4. Safer for children & elderly

5. Higher resale & long-term value

💰 Higher initial cost, but lowest risk + longest life

📊 QUICK COMPARISON

(Safety Plan Cost) Best For ➡️

👉 Very Budget ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐ Rentals, small homes.

👉 Balanced ⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐ Most families.

👉 Best-Value ⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Villas, premium homes.

🔑 Final Advice (Contractor-Friendly) :-

A. Never use float glass in doors, bathrooms, railings

B. Tempered = minimum safety

C. Laminated = maximum safety.