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Two or more glass plies bonded by one or more interlayers so fragments can be retained and the assembly can provide selected safety, security, acoustic, or other performance.
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Meaning and boundaries
Laminated glass is not automatically safety glazing, and laminated is not the same as an insulating glass unit.
Why it matters in glass restoration
Interlayers, edge condition, trapped heat, curvature, coatings, and assembly surfaces can limit restoration options.
Related terms
References
- Office of the Federal Register / CPSC — 16 CFR Part 1201: Safety Standard for Architectural Glazing Materials
Publisher’s original source - ASTM International — C1172 — Standard Specification for Laminated Architectural Flat Glass
Publisher’s original source - National Glass Association — GANA Glazing Manual, 2022 edition
Publisher’s original source