wrote in message
ups.com...
I recently moved and upon transporting my dining room table, I broke
the glass top. I believe the old piece was tempered glass. I'm not
sure the thickness. Here is a link to it:
http://www.easylifefurniture.com/din...sstown_dr.html

I have found many places online that sell glass, but it costs a lot
for delivery (about 100-200 dollars). Pier 1 sells a glass tabletop
and they have some in a local store. The one for sale is a little
smaller than my old tabletop, but I don't mind. It will still fit my
current table, but with less overhang. The only problem I have with
the Pier 1 tabletop is that it is non-tempered. Here is a link to it:

http://www.pier1.com/catalog/product...fh_view=search

Pier 1 says that non-tempered is the industry standard for tabletops.
Is this correct?

I have read that tempered breaks into smaller pieces, whereas non-
tempered breaks into larger (sharper) pieces. Tempered also is
stronger. Non-tempered can chip without ruining the whole piece, but
tempered can chip and destroy the whole table.

Should I go with the non-tempered, or should I look around for
tempered because of the safety concerns?



ok here's the deal, from the looks of the picture, your table is about
42"x80" x 3/8" thick w/ a 1"bevel on the edges. the replacement cost for
this is probably in the area of $500.00 - $600.00 from a local glass
company, depending where you live. there is no need for tempered glass but
the 3/8" thickness is very important, since it is free standing. if you
want to save a few $$$ there is no need to get the 1" bevel, you can get a
very nice High Polished edge instead.

anyone who is charging $100-$200 for deliver is a thief....delivery for this
is should only be about $75.00. usually if you have a glass company come
out to your house to measure the broken top and get the size right to where
you want it, delivery fees would/could be waived. that may be negotiable
for your area, i don't know where you live. with something like this, there
really isn't an installation just a quick clean and place on the table base.
if that is really your table in the picture or something similar you like,
then i'd say buy the new table and have the extra chairs and save a few $$$.

good luck,

mike.............