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Can glass break if poorly installed?

Most framing systems are designed so the glass is adequately supported giving no stress concentrations on the glass.  However, incorrect installation or adding attachments to the frame may introduce unacceptable stress conditions into the glass. For example a raised hard surface in a frame, such as a screw not tightened fully, if in contact with the glass, may cause a breakage once the glass is subjected to a design loading, such as wind or a barrier loading.


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