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Glass Types: Cheat Sheet
With so many different types of glass available and each with their own set of features and benefits, we put together this quick cheat sheet as a reference guide to the most common types of glass.
| Type of Glass | Common Products | Benefit | Cost |
| Float Glass/Annealed Glass | Small windows, kitchen backsplash, display case, glass ornament | Variety of sizes and thicknesses; can be cut to exact measurements | Low |
| Toughened Glass | Shower doors, glass partitions, greenhouse glass | Withstands high temperatures; resistant to breakages | Medium |
| Laminated Glass | Automotive, showers, store fronts, shelving | Strong, durable, energy efficient and provides sound insulation | High |
| Low E Glass | External glazing on doors and windows | Coated to provide superior thermal insulation | High |
| Heath Strengthened Glass | Structural glass, windows, skylights | Twice as strong as annealed, but half as strong as tempered glass; breaks into large shards | Medium |
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