Located in Chicago, Illinois, TGC has been a trusted glass supplier for over 130 years. From a single piece of glass to large volume orders with custom fabrication, we are well suited to handle your glass project and deliver quality products in a timely fashion. From beveling and polishing to radiused corners and custom cutouts, our in-house fabrication capabilities are set up to provide the customization needed for complex glass projects.
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Established in 1889, Torstenson Glass Company is a flat glass and mirror distributor and fabricator. We are located in Chicago, Illinois and have operated continuously for over 125 years. Torstenson Glass Company is committed to the fair distribution of quality flat glass products. We value long term relationships with our customers, vendors and employees.
Polishing is the process of grinding the edge of glass with progressively finer diamond wheels. This technique creates a high luster finish. Beveling is achieved by grinding the surface of glass with progressively finer diamond wheels. This cutting will create a faceted surface when viewed from the front.
Torstenson Glass offers a variety of UL-listed fire-rated products that meet code requirements for fire-protective glazing applications, with fire-ratings ranging from 20 minutes up to 3 hours. Select a product type below to learn more. FireLite Plus is a 5/16 (8 mm) thick laminated fire-rated and impact safety-rated glazing material.
FireLite NT is a 3/16 (5 mm) thick fire-rated and impact safety-rated glazing material, composed of FireLite and fire-rated surface-applied film. It is listed for use in doors, sidelites, transoms and borrowed lites. Standard Grade - Polished for a surface quality that is comparable to alternative fire-rated ceramics marketed as having a premium finish.
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