In Qatar’s extreme environment—where buildings are exposed to high heat, strong winds, and tight safety regulations—the choice between tempered and laminated glass can make or break the success of your project.
Safety First, But in Different Ways
Tempered Glass
- 4–5 times stronger than standard glass.
- Shatters into blunt, pebble-like pieces upon breakage.
- Meets QCS and Civil Defense standards for load-bearing and impact resistance.
- Ideal for doors, partitions, and frameless systems where strength is critical.
Laminated Glass
- Two glass sheets bonded with a PVB or SGP interlayer.
- On breakage, the interlayer holds shards together.
- Ideal for curtain walls, skylights, canopies, balustrades, and perimeter barriers where security is paramount.
Acoustic Comfort and Energy Efficiency
Laminated glass with special acoustic interlayers can greatly attenuate intrusive noise. Laminated and tempered glass with double or triple glazing improves energy efficiency by reducing the air conditioning load.
Security, Privacy, and Aesthetic Appeal
Laminated glass can feature decorative interlayers of frosting or tinting. Branding, patterns and shading are created with screen printing or ceramic on tempered glass.
Compliance with Local Standards
Kyda International collaborates with consultants to ensure that every type and thickness of glass complies with the most up-to-date regulations and best practices.
Kyda Recommendation
For automatic sliding doors, internal partitions or low-rise curtain wall systems, we recommend tempered glass. For skylights/canopies, balustrades, spider glass systems and high-rise curtain walls, tempered laminated glass meets structural, thermal, and safety demands.
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