Tempered Glass — Custom Cut Safety Tempered Glass | Any Size, Any Thickness

Custom Cut Tempered Glass — Any Size, Any Shape

Tempered glass is 4–5x stronger than standard annealed glass and is required by code in hundreds of applications. Chicago Glass Company tempers glass in-house and ships nationwide — cut to your exact dimensions with fast turnaround.

Why Tempered?

• Safety code compliance: Required by IRC/IBC in doors, shower enclosures, sidelites, stair railings, and more
• Strength: Handles temperature swings, impacts, and wind loads standard glass cannot
• Safe breakage: Shatters into small pebbles rather than dangerous shards

Popular Uses

• Shower doors and enclosures
• Glass table tops and desk tops
• Door lites and sidelites
• Patio furniture replacement glass
• Railing infill panels
• Shelving and commercial storefronts

Specifications

• Thicknesses: 1/8", 3/16", 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 3/4"
• Clear, low-iron (Starphire), bronze, grey tints available
• Polished edge standard — flat, beveled, or pencil edge options
• Holes, notches, and cutouts available — specify at checkout
• Meets ANSI Z97.1 / CPSC 16 CFR 1201 safety glazing standards

Note: Tempered glass cannot be cut after tempering — provide exact dimensions at order time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I really buy custom tempered glass online?
Yes. Order online, send your dimensions at checkout, and we ship anywhere in the lower 48 — or pick up in Melrose Park, IL.

How do I measure?
Measure width × height in inches to the nearest 1/16". For replacement glass, subtract 1/8" from each dimension for frame clearance. Photo unsure? Email it — we'll guide you.

How is it packed for shipping?
Crated with foam corner guards, edge protection, and shock-absorbing material. Any breakage in transit is replaced free.

How long until I get it?
5–7 business days typical. Rush available — call (708) 800-7120.

Can you drill holes or cut notches?
Yes — specify locations and sizes at checkout or email a sketch to service@chicagoglasscompany.com.

What if I measure wrong?
Custom-cut glass is non-returnable, so call us before ordering if anything is uncertain. We'd rather take a 5-minute call than rebuild your order.

Related from Chicago Glass Company

• Laminated Glass — Custom Cut — when safety glass also needs to stay in the frame on impact (skylights, secure facilities, hurricane zones)
• Pattern Glass — 60+ Patterns — when you want decoration plus safety (we can temper pattern glass)
• Custom Curved Glass — for display cases, antique furniture, and bent applications

Call (708) 800-7120 or visit www.chicagoglassco.com for custom quotes.