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Toughened vs Annealed VIG

Why some VIG products ship only as annealed glass, and what changes when toughened plies are specified for safety-glazing compliance.

What we will cover

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  • Why VIG edge seals limit toughening of the outer plies
  • Safety-glazing code triggers (overhead, sloped, door-side)
  • Trade-offs between annealed and toughened VIG products

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