Tempered Glass Windows
Transform Your Space
Built Safer. Built Tougher. Built Ready.
Tempered glass windows offer a sleek, safety-focused upgrade for any home in Houston or the surrounding communities we serve. Unlike standard glass, tempered panes are heat-treated to be up to four times stronger—resisting breakage from blunt force, pressure changes, and even minor impacts. And if they do break, they shatter into small, blunt fragments, reducing the risk of injury.
Ideal for homes with active kids, high-traffic areas, or stricter building codes, tempered windows are also a smart choice for bathroom, patio, or floor-level installations. They bring peace of mind without compromising on style, energy efficiency, or natural light.
At Longhorn Windows, we custom-fit tempered and hurricane windows in Houston to match your home’s architecture and performance needs. Our team handles everything from design to installation, ensuring your windows meet both safety standards and aesthetic goals.
Want safer, stronger windows without sacrificing design? Contact us at (832) 530-4485 for a free consultation and discover how tempered glass can upgrade your home.
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.
