Pond viewing window

[M1ch43l]

Hi all just wondering if normal double glazed windows would work for a fish pond. We are building a pond using breeze blocks which we are laying flat. It is going to be a deep ,wide and long pond

 

[Mmathis]

Hello and welcome!

This discussion comes up every once in a while. I’m sure you’ll get some answers.

 

[GBBUDD]

NO not what so ever that's not what is meant by two panes of glass pond windows are generally like two layers a 1/2" solid glass glued together with no air space. The argument of plate or laminated safety glass is one I have not followed

 

[M1ch43l]

NO not what so ever that's not what is meant by two panes of glass pond windows are generally like two layers a 1/2" solid glass glued together with no air space. The argument of plate or laminated safety glass is one I have not followed

So what is best?

 

[GBBUDD]

Plate is very hard to break and when it does it makes large shards of glass that can rip you apart.
Safety glass is also hard to break but can easily be done with just a point and when it goes the whole sheet shaters into a million pieces. The safety film can keep it from going everywhere.

Myself I'd lean toward plate but your local building codes will probably say safety.

 

[j.w]

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[JRS]

Welcome to the forum! Looks like these guys are using laminated:

Bespoke Koi Pond Viewing Window Glass | Toughened Glass

Explore our store CWD Sandbach LTD for Toughened Glass. Order now bespoke Koi Pond Viewing Window Glass delivery lead time is typically 15 working days after order placement.

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[M1ch43l]

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Thank you

 

[M1ch43l]

Welcome to the forum! Looks like these guys are using laminated:

Bespoke Koi Pond Viewing Window Glass | Toughened Glass

Explore our store CWD Sandbach LTD for Toughened Glass. Order now bespoke Koi Pond Viewing Window Glass delivery lead time is typically 15 working days after order placement.

cwdsandbach.co.uk

Thank you