The Difference Between Laminated Glass and Insulating Glass

Laminated glass is made by sandwiching a strong PVB film between two layers of float glass. Laminated glass is pressed together using a hot press to expel as much air as possible. The remaining air is then dissolved in the film using high temperature and pressure in a high-pressure steam autoclave. Compared to other types of glass, it offers shock resistance, theft resistance, bullet resistance, and explosion resistance.

Even if laminated glass shatters, the entire glass layer remains intact. Broken pieces and sharp fragments are trapped by the film, leaving the broken glass surface clean and smooth. This effectively prevents damage from debris and falling objects, ensuring personal safety.

Both laminated glass and insulating glass offer a certain degree of sound and heat insulation. However, laminated glass offers excellent shock resistance and explosion resistance, while insulating glass offers better thermal insulation. Each type of glass has its advantages, most notably in sunrooms.

Generally, the ceiling of a sunroom is made of double-layered, laminated tempered glass. Laminated glass is highly safe, impact-resistant, and not easily broken, and can effectively prevent damage from falling objects from heights.