Glass Guide Book : Glass thickness guide for Architect Builders & Designer

Below is a clear, practical thickness guide for safety glass, used by builders and designers for homes and small commercial projects.

This helps you choose the right thickness by area—balancing safety, cost, and durability.

🪟 WINDOWS – Thickness Guide :-

1. 5–6 mm (Float / Tempered) → Small windows, low-risk areas

2. 8 mm (Tempered) → Large windows, regular safety use

3. 6+6 mm (Laminated) → High-rise, noise-prone, child-safe areas.

✅ Best choice: 8 mm tempered for normal homes

⭐ Premium: 6+6 mm laminated

🚪 DOORS & SLIDING DOORS :-

1. 8 mm Tempered → Standard internal doors

2. 10 mm Tempered → Main doors, sliding doors

3. 6+6 mm Laminated → High security & premium doors.

❌ Do not use normal float glass

🚿 BATHROOM & SHOWER AREAS :-

1. 8 mm Tempered → Bathroom doors, partitions

2. 10 mm Tempered → Shower enclosures (recommended)

3. 5+5 mm Laminated → Extra safety (kids / elders).

⚠️ Wet areas = safety priority

🍽️ KITCHEN (Heat & Impact Zone) :-

1. 6 mm Tempered → Backsplashes

2. 8 mm Tempered → Partitions, cabinet shutters.

❌ Avoid float glass near heat

 👉🪜 BALCONY, STAIRCASE & RAILINGS (CRITICAL) :-

1. 10 mm Tempered → Minimum (not ideal alone)

2. 6+6 mm Laminated → Standard safe choice

3. 8+8 mm / 10+10 mm Laminated → Luxury & high-rise.

✅ Laminated glass is mandatory here

🧒 CHILD / ELDERLY SAFE AREAS :-

1. 5+5 mm Laminated → Windows, partitions

2. 6+6 mm Laminated → Doors, low-height glazing.

⭐ Glass stays intact even when broken

📌 Quick Thickness Summary :-

Area Budget (Safe) Best Practice Premium :--

👉 Windows 6 mm tempered 8 mm tempered 6+6 mm laminated

👉 Doors 8 mm tempered 10 mm tempered 6+6 mm laminated

👉 Bathroom 8 mm tempered 10 mm tempered 5+5 mm laminated

👉 Kitchen 6 mm tempered 8 mm tempered —

👉 Railings ❌ 6+6 mm laminated 8+8 / 10+10 laminated.

🔑 Rule to Remember :--

A. Float glass ❌ → Only for very low-risk areas

B. Tempered glass ✅ → Minimum safety standard

C. Laminated glass ⭐ → Maximum safety & durability.