ANSI A137.2-2018 American National Standard Specifications for Glass Tile – Release Date May 2019

This voluntary standard lists and defines various types, sizes, and physical properties for glass tile. Some of the key issues addressed by the standard are:

• Methods of manufacture
• Categorization by size
• Mounting criteria for mounted glass tiles
• Definitions and test procedures for measuring translucence
• Strength criteria
• Thermal Shock resistance using real life temperature ranges
• Levels of recycled content

This standard provides quality criteria for buyers, specifiers, installers, manufacturers, and the public in general. It is intended for reference or inclusion in the glass tile section of product specifications and contracts.

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