Resource Type: Glossary Term

Perfectly horizontal alignment.

Perfectly vertical alignment.

A condition where an opening’s corners are not true 90-degree angles, affecting glass fit and installation.

The final measured opening after surrounding materials are in place.

The framed opening before final materials, trim, glass, or door components are installed.

The time required to fabricate and heat-treat glass after final measurements and specifications are approved.

Creating a glass or mirror piece to match a specific project’s dimensions, shape, finish, and use.

The process of cutting, shaping, edging, drilling, tempering, laminating, or otherwise preparing glass for installation.