The jagged edges and shards formed by broken wired glass create hauntingly beautiful images, but may also leave life-long scars. All of these images are published with permission from the artists. Please do not duplicate them.
Photo: Denise Love
Photo: Kurt Tavares
Photo: Daniel M.
Photo: Andy Stonnall
Photo: Marnie
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Hi Lori, I appreciate you focusing on this issue. As an architect we have become so accustomed to wire reinforcing of concrete slabs that we instinctively assume that wires in glass would somehow reinforce it. But the exact opposite is true, wired glass is weaker than standard plate glass. Please be aware that architects still do occasionally specify wired glass for fire-rated openings, but nowadays it has a safety film applied to it to meet safety glass requirements. As always, I enjoy your blog! I learn something every time I read it.
Thanks Ed! I will definitely talk about the wire glass that has an impact-resistance rating in one of my upcoming posts.
I, quite honestly, was not aware of the hazards of wire glass prior to your articles. I have learned from them. Thank you Lori and keep up the good work.
Great – thanks!
I have to say its a good thing that this site is getting more into LS issues as it is important to be educated in safety as well as security. Thanks for this one and hope your able to bring even more into safety side. I have tried to get the doors we repair or replace to use proper glass or at least use 3M film as its a great product to use. Thanks and keep up this great site.
Thanks Robert. I always try to look at things from a life safety perspective. If there are topics you’d like me to cover, just let me know.