Surface Imperfections

All inspections are done with the viewing angle at 90 degrees to the glass surface, uniform diffused lighting that stimulates daylight, and with the inspector looking thru rather than at the glass surface.

Bubbles, Pits, Knots, and Dirt

With the inspector standing 39” from the glass surface, and glass thickness is ¼” or less, bubbles, pits, knots, or dirt is allowed if the average of blemish’s length and width is 1/16” or less. Blemishes with an average length and width of 3/32” are allowed if they are separated from a similar blemish by at least 24”. Bubbles, pits, knots, and dirt are not allowed if their average length and width exceeds 3/32.”

Edge Chips

DEPTH- measuring from the face of the glass a chip is allowed if it’s depth does not exceed more than 50% of the glass thickness WIDTH- measuring the perpendicular distance from the edge of the glass to the inner edge of the chip, a chip is allowed up to half of the glass thickness or ¼”, whichever is greater; for mirrors up to half of the mirror thickness or 1/16”, whichever is greater.

Scratches and Rubs

The inspector begins the inspection by standing at a distance of 120” from the glass surface. The inspector then moves closer to the glass surface, stopping at the point where the scratch or rub is first detected.

Coating Pinholes

Coating pinholes greater than 1/16” of an inch are not allowed. Pinholes less than 1/16” in diameter are allowed if they are located outside of the central viewing area.

Coloration

Low-e coated glass may exhibit a hue or coloration that is not apparent in architectural samples, especially in shaded or darkened light or when viewed at a glancing angle.