Understanding about Glass Treads

There is an old saying, "Knowledge is power," that seems to sum up the philosophy here at Jockimo, Inc. We believe that in order to choose the very best glass flooring and glass steps, you need to learn as much information as possible about the product. So, to help you understand glass treads, Jockimo, Inc. would like to provide you with the following glossary of terms commonly used when describing this advanced architectural design element:

• annealed - glass that has not been strengthened and is therefore considered a hazard for architectural uses
• tempered - glass that has been "toughened up" or strengthened
• laminated - glass that has been treated to hold together even when breakage occurs
• polished - glass that has been ground flat to a smooth, clear finish

At Jockimo, Inc., our glass treads always begin with tempered - or strengthened - layers. These lites are then laminated together for optimal safety. Finally, the edges are polished all together to give the glass spiral treads a neat, clean, even edge. In fact, Jockimo, Inc. is the only manufacturer who adheres to this extremely high standard when creating glass spiral treads.

Some architectural glass floor manufacturers start with annealed layers. They may try to tell you that, once these annealed panels are laminated together, they are safe to use in building and design. Do not believe them. Your safety is much too important.

Other manufacturers start with tempered lites. However, they polish them before they laminate them together. This can result in an uneven, jagged edge. While not necessarily unsafe, these treads are certainly not as attractive as they could be.

At Jockimo, we are committed to excellence, and thus we use only methods that ensure the safest and most beautiful glass flooring. You don't have to settle for an inferior architectural product. You can expect the best quality and workmanship when creating glass stairs and other glass products from Jockimo, Inc.