A chip, flake, crack, bruise, or other discontinuity at or very near a glass edge.
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Meaning and boundaries
Edge damage is not merely an appearance issue; small edge flaws can be important because edges experience handling, installation, and thermal stresses.
Why it matters in glass restoration
Edge damage commonly requires stopping restoration and referring the lite for qualified evaluation or replacement.
Related terms
References
- National Glass Association — Iridescence in Heat-Treated Architectural Glass
Publisher’s original source - National Institute of Standards and Technology — Fractography of Ceramics and Glasses
Publisher’s original source - National Glass Association — Construction Site Protection and Maintenance of Architectural Glass
Publisher’s original source