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Thermal Shock – Breaking Glass How?

Thursday, November 19th, 2009

By Richard Keen

Caused by Thermal Shock ?

Caused by Thermal Shock ?

I paraphrase a statement from a  leading Architect Practise’s guide document to its staff as to what  should be considered in the specification of shading (paraphrased to prevent identification, retribution and possible punishment – mine ).

‘…with any window blind…approval must be obtained, as the type and colour of the blind may cause heat build up, leading to the failure of the glass due to thermal shock..’ (more…)