Is fire-rated glass expensive?

A common misconception is that high-performance fire-rated glazing systems cost too much. As they're increasingly under constricted budgets, architects are questioning every building element. Those who are used to working primarily with traditional polished wired glass, sometimes ask if modern high-performance, wireless fire-rated glazing is worth the extra cost. With today's wide range of products, from ceramic glazing to transparent wall panels, TGP usually can help you find a solution that meets your project’s budget.

Where an initial investment with advanced fire-rated glazing may be greater than the architect and their client expects, TGP can make a special effort to help the design professionals and building owner understand what life safety and performance benefits they’re purchasing. For example, the typical K-12 school building is designed to last 30 years or more, which provides a lengthy time to amortize the costs of critical life safety products. In addition, while a low-cost option might save on upfront expenses, it can lead to high costs from accidents, injuries or repairs in the future.