Standard

BS 952-1:1995

Glass for glazing - Classification

Current

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What is BS 952-1 - Glass for Glazing about?  

BS 952-1 is a British Standard. BS 952-1 is the 1st part of BS 952 series on glass for glazing. The current version of BS 952-1 is prepared under the direction of the Sector Board for Building and Civil Engineering.

BS 952-1 categorizes a wide range of glass that is used for glazing. BS 952-1 consists of references, scope, and very detailed classification of glasses especially soda lime-silicate glasses. BS 952-1 also contains special composition of glasses.

BS 952-1 classifies glass for use in building into three glass compositions: the commonly used soda lime-silicate glass, borosilicate glass and glass ceramics. Terms and definitions, together with details of nominal thickness, thickness tolerance, mass/unit area and the normally available maximum sizes are given.

Who is BS 952-1 - Glass for Glazing for? 

BS 952-1 on glass for glazing is useful for: 

  • Building Engineers, Constructors, and Architects
  • Entities involved in Building Research and Development
  • Property and Buildings Directorates
  • Flat Glass Manufacturers
  • Glass and Glazing Manufacturers
  • Glass Technologists

Why should you use BS 952-1 - Glass for Glazing 

Glass for Glazing ensures maximum energy efficiency along with maintaining aesthetics. Glass for Glazing has several benefits like superior insulation, protection from UV rays, better security and decrease in outside noise impact. Glass for Glazing also prevents air leaks and protects the end user from outside particles like dust, smoke, etc.

BS 952-1 classifies glass for use in building into three glass compositions: the commonly used soda lime-silicate glass, borosilicate glass and glass ceramics. BS 952-1 includes Terms and definitions. BS 952-1 also includes details of nominal thickness, thickness tolerance, mass/unit area and the normally available maximum sizes.

Keeping up with new technologies can get confusing that makes standardization important. Compliance with BS 952-1 can help in easier management. BS 952-1 also aids in limiting risk and higher durability and reliability.

Product Details
Descriptors
Ceramics
Reflection-reducing materials
Borosilicate glass
Flat glass
Toughened glass
Plate glass
Security glazing
Silver
Lenses
Leaded lights
Laminates
Thickness
Cutting
Colourless glass
Glass
Window glass
Silica glass
Wired glass
Construction materials
Weight (mass)
Size
Diffuse reflection
Coatings
Tinted glass
Thickness measurement
Polyvinyl butyral
Dimensional tolerances
Safety glass
Float glass
Glazing
Thermal insulating materials
Classification systems
ICS Codes
81.040.20 Glass in building
Committee
B/520
International relationships
ISBN
0 580 24292 7
Publisher
BSI