Laminated safety glass consists of a thin sheet of flexible clear plastic film called polyvinyl butyral (PVB) that is sandwiched between two or more pieces of glass. This lamination increases safety in two ways. First, it reinforces the glass, making it stronger. Second, in case the glass does break, the laminate will hold the shards in place, preventing serious injury.

Tempered safety glass is made by a careful treating of the glass while it is heated and cooled. This process increases the tensile strength of the glass, making it harder to break. When tempered glass breaks, it crumbles into small chunks, rather than breaking up into dangerous jagged shards. The side windows in a car are an example of tempered safety glass.

Alvin Glass provides the highest quality safety glass to protect your family and property from harm at home or on the road. In addition to laminated and tempered glass, we also work with plexiglass and Lexan glass as well. We offer glass installation, replacement and repairs services that are right for any budget.