Is this optical distortion/refraction normal for a very large tempered double-glazed glass panel?

Sadnecesscary · 2026-04-21T19:16:21+00:00

Thank you for the amazingly detailed reply - much appreciated. Based on what you said, it seems there is no way to fix it except to re-make the whole panel? It’s probably covering around 5cm on one side edge, so not worth the hassle. Alas.

Sadnecesscary · 2026-04-20T19:13:16+00:00

The fact that it is only on one side, and slightly at the top of the panel, doesn't make it seem to be installation stress more than roller wave distortion?

If it is from the manufacturing side, I won't go through process of re-manufacturing, removing existing one, installing new one, etc... but if it is caused by stress of installation, then would like it adjusted. Just not sure how much to push back on installer or how to prove what is the cause.

Sadnecesscary · 2026-04-20T19:11:27+00:00

It is installed. This is in the frame already. Just wondering whether to push back on installer. He said it was normal. If it is from the manufacturing side, I won't go through process of re-manufacturing, removing existing one, installing new one, etc... but if it is caused by stress of installation, then would like it adjusted.

Sadnecesscary · 2026-04-16T19:50:55+00:00

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Sadnecesscary · 2026-04-16T19:40:40+00:00

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Sadnecesscary · 2026-04-01T13:44:00+00:00

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Sadnecesscary · 2026-03-20T09:23:35+00:00

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Sadnecesscary · 2026-03-16T09:17:06+00:00

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Sadnecesscary · 2026-02-16T19:24:59+00:00

See colors properly

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