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Good morning!
Seeing the words 'Tempered Glass' on outside furniture - does it mean it can withstand heat - like oven glass?
Typically, tempered glass can withstand higher temperatures than annealed glass @Noyade. However, I believe tempered glass explicitly manufactured for high temp applications has different properties than something you'd find in a shower screen. So, I wouldn't go using the tempered glass from your outdoor furniture as a new and trendy fireplace screen.
Mitchell
Thanks Mitchell!
What about the heat from a mini-barbeque?
Bought this (cocktail?) trolley for $20.
🤔
I guess it depends on how hot the glass becomes @Noyade. I suspect it will be fine, but it's hard to know.
Mitchell
Thanks @MitchellMc
I eventually decided to dispense with the tempered glass. Bought two sheets of this...
I also cut a hole for the bottom steel support ring on the gas cylinder. Much better that steel grating on glass.
See how we go.
Hi @Noyade
I agree with @MitchellMc on the tempered glass, each safety glass product is rated for a particular use. If you'll be putting a BBQ on top of that timber piece, I suggest using a ceramic tile as a buffer against the heat.
Eric
G'day Eric! @EricL
I conducted some "Mythbusting Experiments" over the weekend.
I'm no thermodynamics engineer or barbecue designer - but it appears there is little to no heat projected from the bottom of the barby, even with the legs down - or at least this one.
I felt the wood after boiling a large pot of water on the grill (took 30 minutes) and later - cooking cheeseburgers for the same time.
The wood felt like a car's bodywork in the sun on a cold day. I wonder if this is why large barbecues have cabinet space under the burners - 90% of the heat is projected upwards? 🤔
Mind you, the atmospheric temperature is cold - I haven't tried a hot summer's day yet.
But I'm happy. I also welded up a stir-fry 'barrier' for the plate.
Cheers and thanks for looking.
Graeme.
