Common Specifications
- Common market thicknesses in Sri Lanka include 5mm, 6mm, 8mm, 10mm, 12mm, and selected 15mm panels depending on supplier availability and application.
- 6mm is commonly considered for lighter interior panels and framed applications where spans are controlled.
- 8mm and 10mm are commonly used for office partitions, framed doors, shower screens, and interior glass panels.
- 12mm is commonly used for frameless doors, shopfront entrances, heavier partitions, and selected railing or balustrade systems subject to engineering review.
- 15mm may be considered for heavy-duty architectural applications where panel size, load, fixing method, and availability support it.
- Tempered glass must be cut, drilled, notched, polished, or edge-worked before tempering; it cannot be cut safely after processing.