Tempered Glass Windows
Transform Your Space
Built Safer. Built Tougher. Built Ready.
Tempered glass windows are a smart, safety-focused upgrade for Texas homes. For homeowners considering window replacement in Houston, tempered glass offers added strength and durability—up to four times stronger than standard glass—and breaks into small, blunt pieces if shattered, reducing the risk of injury.
Ideal for homes with active families, high-traffic areas, or stricter building codes, tempered windows are commonly used in bathrooms, patios, and floor-level installations. They deliver peace of mind without sacrificing natural light, energy efficiency, or style.
At Longhorn Windows, we custom-fit tempered glass windows to match your home’s design and performance needs. Our team handles everything from consultation to installation, ensuring your windows meet safety standards and look great doing it. Contact Longhorn Windows at (832) 530-4485 to schedule your free consultation.
The Benefits of
Tempered Glass Windows
Enhanced Safety
Tempered glass is designed to reduce injury risk. If broken, it crumbles into small, blunt pieces—making it a safer choice for families with kids and pets.
Superior Strength
Tempered windows are heat-strengthened to resist everyday impacts and pressure, offering better durability than standard glass in busy or vulnerable areas.
Code Compliant
Many Texas building codes require tempered glass in bathrooms, near stairways, or floor-level windows—helping homeowners stay safe and up to code.
Thermal Resistance
Tempered glass handles Houston’s temperature swings with ease, making it less likely to crack from sudden heat or cold and helping maintain comfort indoors.
Tempered glass delivers exceptional strength, clarity, and safety—making it a smart choice for large-scale architectural designs and high-traffic environments.
Need some answers? Here are some FAQs.
What makes tempered glass different from regular window glass?
Tempered glass is a type of safety glass that’s been heat-treated to be about four times stronger than standard (annealed) glass. The big difference? When it breaks, it shatters into small, rounded pieces instead of sharp, dangerous shards—making it much safer in case of impact.
When is tempered glass required or recommended for windows?
Tempered glass is often required by building codes in what's called “hazardous locations.” That includes windows near floors, staircases, doors, tubs, and any pane within 36 inches of a walkway. It’s also strongly recommended anywhere safety is a priority—like playrooms, bathrooms, and patio doors.
Can tempered glass be cut, drilled, or otherwise modified after tempering?
Nope—once glass is tempered, it can’t be cut, drilled, or reshaped. Any attempt to modify it after tempering will cause it to break. That’s why all sizing and shaping needs to happen before the glass goes through the tempering process.
Is tempered glass energy-efficient or can it be combined with thermal coatings?
On its own, tempered glass isn’t highly insulating—but it’s often used in insulated glass units (IGUs) that include Low-E coatings and argon gas fills. When combined with these features, tempered glass contributes to better energy performance and helps reduce your monthly cooling bills.
How does tempered glass compare to laminated glass or alternatives like security film?
Tempered glass is stronger and safer than standard glass and a more affordable option than laminated glass. However, it doesn’t stay intact when broken like laminated glass does, and it offers less resistance to forced entry. Security film can help hold shards together but doesn’t replace tempered glass in areas where safety codes require it.
