Pond with viewing panel question

[Squid]

Mmmmm im not sure how to compute thickness of tempered
Glass needed would it be possible to make the glass 6x2? The glass will be on the top part of the wall pond is 10x8 feet?

[Squid]

Thanks im planning to use 1/2 inch tempered glass, will it be able to take pressure if i make the panel 6x2? Main oond will be 10x8 feet the 6 feet panel will be on the 8 feet side on top 2 feet part of the wall

[bozz575577]

Originally Posted by Squid

btw need opinion on this?
which would look better/ stand more pressure of the 2?
the top one with single glass panel of size 5x2?
or the one below? 2 3x2 feet glass panel?
both will have the same thickness

first one definitely look better and if the second one withstand better pressure im not too sure. But by having 2 small panel of glass and center left a smaller support I feel it might not be stronger. glass is a tough material too if u use the correct thickness with the support at the 2 side only with less joint it should be better and stronger. IMHO hope it help

[bozz575577]

Originally Posted by Squid

Thanks im planning to use 1/2 inch tempered glass, will it be able to take pressure if i make the panel 6x2? Main oond will be 10x8 feet the 6 feet panel will be on the 8 feet side on top 2 feet part of the wall

please check on the tempered glass issue as i though most glass for fish tank is not tempered due to it will shattered into pieces and not crack when it break.

[bozz575577]

Originally Posted by Squid

Thanks im planning to use 1/2 inch tempered glass, will it be able to take pressure if i make the panel 6x2? Main oond will be 10x8 feet the 6 feet panel will be on the 8 feet side on top 2 feet part of the wall

1/2 inch is only about 12mm
6ft tank they are using 12mm urs is much bigger but with only a panel so not sure how it will impact the glass but i feel u should use something more then 12mm (i could be wrong but im more kiasu type)

[Squid]

Hehe yup better safe than sorry but I think this is 12 mm tempered so should be stronger ?

[Squid]

I've read tempered is 5x stronger than ordinary glass? But the weakness is atbthe edge?

[Jesto]

1st one is better for better viewing. Both have the same strength as both will have 2 ft height of water and same thickness.

[Squid]

Thanks Jesto are you still in Manila?

[Squid]

someone suggested bracing for the glass panel,
anybody here has seen a pond with viewing glass with glass bracing?
I'd like to not have cement on the top glass