The Status of Wired Safety Glass in Canada is a Critical Issue
Glassopolis is a supplier to the Glass Industry. We’re concerned about the danger of decades of unsafe wired glass installations in Canada and advocate against its continued use in Canada.
If you know someone who specifies glass as part of their job or someone who works in the industry, please help by sharing the resources on this website with them by using the form at right.
If you are looking for more general information on the hazards of unsafe wired glass in Canada, here are some resources that may help:
Wired glass, blamed for severe injuries, likely to remain in Canadian buildings for decades
Global News: 16x9 special report
Industry experts question the safety of wired glass used in schools
The Globe and Mail
Canadians for Safe Glass
Advocating the removal of unsafe wired glass
Rethinking Wired Glass
Construction Canada Magazine
Breaks on impact: Wire glass should not be considered safety glass
Glass Canada Magazine