Glass with HST Test

Why choose HST?

• Safety in use – The HST process eliminates glass which could break later, significantly increasing the safety in use of products such as glass façades, balustrades, partitions, and large glazed areas
• Cost reduction – While the HST process has some initial costs, it can significantly reduce potential long-term costs by eliminating the need for glass replacement

• Compliance with standards – a special furnace is used to perform the HST process, so that we can be sure that the test complies with European standards
• Certainty and peace of mind – when you choose tempered glass with HST testing, you can rest assured – we have done everything to ensure safe use and a high-quality product!
  

Is it worth conducting a Heat Soak Test (HST) for tempered glass?

Our answer is clear: definitely yes! For large developments, such as high-rise buildings or other buildings with large glazing, HST becomes not only a recommendation, but often a requirement. Why? This is an effective method of protecting against the potential costs of replacing glazing that can crack after installation which is always associated with high expenses. Replacing cracked glass is not just about the cost of the glass itself and its installation. It also involves hiring a specialised crane, installation equipment, suction cups, a height crew, and often obtaining permission from the city to stop traffic, police assistance, etc. If a glass breakage at height would cause injury to passers-by in the vicinity, there may be additional legal consequences.