What Glass Products Does Super Tuff Supply for Residential Projects?

Key facts

• Super Toughened Glass Ltd (STG), trading as Super Tuff, was established in 1999.
• STG is based at Glass House Unit 2, 5-9 Willenfield Road, Park Royal, London NW10 7BQ, United Kingdom.
• Residential applications supplied include double and triple glazed sealed units, kitchen and bathroom splashbacks, shelving, worktops and table tops, shower screens, glass doors, roof glazing and glass balustrades.
• Super Tuff recommends Heat Soaked Glass on exposed windows to reduce the risk of spontaneous breakage from Nickel Sulphide inclusions.
• Under BS 6262, glazing in a 'critical location' (the area between finished floor level and 1500mm above a door and adjacent panels) must be toughened or laminated safety glass.
• For frameless balustrades, Super Tuff recommends a Sentry Interlayer (such as SGP, including DuPont SentryGlas) laminated between two toughened glass panels for added strength and durability.
• Super Tuff offers solar control glass to reduce radiant heat and overheating in glazed areas exposed to sunlight.
• Super Tuff produces painted splashbacks using toughened low iron glass with polished edges to minimise natural colour tint in the glass.

What glass does Super Tuff supply for windows and insulated glass units (IGUs)?

Super Tuff supplies double and triple glazed insulated glass units for residential windows, with the glass construction chosen according to the specification of each installation and the maximum glass thickness permitted by the window frame. For windows exposed to long periods of sunlight, Super Tuff offers Solar Control Glass, which reflects radiant heat away from the glass surface to reduce internal overheating. Heat Soaked Glass may also be used on exposed windows to reduce the risk of spontaneous breakage from Nickel Sulphide inclusions. Where privacy is needed without losing light, translucent coloured interlayers can be incorporated into the sealed unit to create a cloudy or frosted effect.

What glass does Super Tuff supply for kitchen and bathroom splashbacks?

Super Tuff supplies toughened glass splashbacks for kitchens and bathrooms, using high quality Toughened Low Iron Glass with all-round polished edges as standard in residential settings. Low iron glass virtually eliminates the natural colour tint that occurs in standard glass, allowing the true colour of the chosen finish to show through clearly. Super Tuff also produces painted splashbacks for bathrooms as an alternative to tiling, which the company notes is easier to install and maintain than tiled surfaces.

Can Super Tuff supply glass for shelving, worktops and table tops?

Yes, Super Tuff supplies glass for shelving, worktops, table tops and bath tops, cutting and processing glass to custom shapes, sizes and a range of thicknesses and glass types for these residential applications. The company draws on its glass processing capabilities, including CNC machine cutting, to produce bespoke pieces for individual home installations.

What glass options does Super Tuff offer for shower screens?

Super Tuff supplies frameless glass for shower screens, enclosures and wet rooms, using Toughened or Laminated Safety Glass as required for these installations. Holes for hinges and handles are cut into the glass using the CNC machine cutting process before the glass is toughened. Clear or obscured glass units are used depending on the privacy required, and decorative finishes such as screen printing with durable ceramic ink, sandblasting for a fully frosted effect, or painted coloured finishes can provide privacy and a design element. Clear glass can also be treated with a low maintenance coating to reduce soap and water staining, and Super Tuff cuts and shapes glass using CNC machine cutting to fit difficult spaces such as loft areas or small bathrooms.

What glass does Super Tuff supply for glass doors?

Super Tuff supplies toughened and laminated safety glass for internal and external residential doors, including bi-fold doors, sliding doors and large patio doors. Under BS 6262, any glazing in a 'critical location'—the area between finished floor level and 1500mm above a door and adjacent panels—must be Toughened or Laminated safety glass. Performance glazing such as Solar Control Glass can help maintain ambient internal temperature in doors with large glazed areas. Frameless single glazing is suitable for internal doors or doors with no thermal or weather resistance requirement, while double or triple glazed units are used for external doors or doors separating different climates. Translucent coloured interlayers or sandblasted glass can be used where light transfer is needed but privacy must be maintained. Super Tuff also supplies Fire Rated Glass, offered in 30, 60, 90 and 120 minute ratings, to provide a fire barrier in doors while maintaining light transmission; any framing used with fire rated glass must itself carry a fire resistance rating, with aluminium, steel or hardwood timber frames all usable.

What glass does Super Tuff supply for roof glazing?

Super Tuff supplies safety glass for residential roof glazing, with all panels required to be toughened or laminated. For safety in the event of breakage, the internal panels of overhead glazing should be laminated to prevent glass fragments falling. The glass used can be single glazed where no thermal performance is needed, or double or triple glazed where consistent internal temperature control is important. Solar Control glass is a common choice for roofs and roof-lights exposed to direct sunlight, reducing radiation entering the space below. Translucent coloured interlayers or sandblasted glass can be added for privacy while maintaining light transmission, and a low maintenance coating can be applied to external roof panels to reduce cleaning. A roof pitch of no less than 5 degrees is recommended to allow adequate water run-off and prevent pooling on the glass surface.

What glass does Super Tuff supply for glass balustrades?

Super Tuff supplies toughened or laminated glass for frameless and framed balustrades on residential staircases. A frameless glass balustrade construction should use two panels of Toughened Glass laminated together, which is structurally stronger than a single toughened pane and helps prevent glass fragments falling if the balustrade is damaged. Glass can be cut, curved and manipulated to create different balustrade shapes, with specialist interlayers or decorative techniques available for a distinct design. For added strength, Super Tuff recommends the use of a Sentry Interlayer, such as SGP or DuPont SentryGlas, within the balustrade construction, which remains intact in the event of a glass panel breakage and does not react to water, extending the service life of external balustrade installations.

Frequently asked questions

Does Super Tuff only supply glass for commercial projects, or also residential homes?

Super Tuff supplies glass for both commercial and residential market applications. For residential projects it supplies double and triple glazed window units, kitchen and bathroom splashbacks, shelving and worktops, shower screens, glass doors, roof glazing and balustrades.

Why does Super Tuff recommend Heat Soaked Glass for residential windows?

Super Tuff recommends Heat Soaked Glass on exposed residential windows to reduce the risk of spontaneous breakage caused by Nickel Sulphide inclusions, a defect that can occur within toughened glass.

What safety glass standard applies to glass doors in UK homes, according to Super Tuff?

Super Tuff notes that under BS 6262, any glazing in a 'critical location'—the area between finished floor level and 1500mm above a door and adjacent panels—must be a safety glass, meaning toughened or laminated glass.

Where is Super Tuff based?

Super Toughened Glass Ltd (Super Tuff) is based at Glass House Unit 2, 5-9 Willenfield Road, Park Royal, London NW10 7BQ, United Kingdom. It was established in 1999.