The first option you have to choose for your replacement glass patio top is the shape. We can provide round glass, oval glass, square glass, barrel glass, and rectangle glass panels. We can also produce custom-shaped glass to a DXF file. Once you have chosen your shape, the page will ask you to input the required dimensions for your replacement glass patio top. Simply input your required dimensions in millimetres.

You can then decide whether or not you would like polished edges on your replacement glass patio top. Edge polishing is a simple process we recommend for exposed glass edges as it takes the sharpness away, resulting in a safer glass patio top. However, if your glass patio top is sitting within a frame and has no exposed edges, polished edges may not be necessary for your replacement glass patio top. If you have any confusion as to whether this option is for you or not, please don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss what is best for you, replacement glass patio top.

Futureglass offers you the ability to choose from a selection of glass types when ordering your replacement glass patio top. The glass we use for our replacement glass patio tops is always toughened, and this choice is purely cosmetic. Please note, we do not always hold stock of these different glass types and are therefore unable to provide physical samples; however, we do have example images if you would like some examples before ordering your replacement glass patio top.

Futureglass offers you the ability to choose from a selection of glass types when ordering your replacement glass patio top. The glass we use for our replacement glass patio tops is always toughened, and this choice is purely cosmetic. Please note, we do not always hold stock of these different glass types and are therefore unable to provide physical samples; however, we do have example images if you would like some examples before ordering your replacement glass patio top.

Parasols are a common and much-loved feature of patio furniture, and so we allow you to specify whether or not you require a central hole in your replacement glass patio top to allow for a parasol to be fitted.
Additionally, you are also able to have a cutout in the glass should you have a fire pit / Ice bucket that needs to be installed. Below are links to drawings that specify the measurements we'd require.

FIREPIT MEASUREMENT TEMPLATE
https://www.futureglass.co.uk/image/catalog/product/Patio-Furniture-Replacement-Glass-421/Fire-Pit-cutout-with-radius-corners.pdf

ICEBUCKET MEASUREMENT TEMPLATE
https://www.futureglass.co.uk/image/catalog/product/Patio-Furniture-Replacement-Glass-421/Ice-bucket-cutout-with-radius-corners.pdf

With all of those options selected, your last choice is whether or not you would like to decorate the glass of your replacement glass patio top. We offer a range of glass decoration options that allows you to custom colour your replacement glass patio top or sandblast it.

Let Futureglass explain this phenomenon. 

Many people wonder, when debating whether or not glass furniture is really for them, if glass furniture is safe. Glass has a reputation for being quite weak and prone to dangerous breakages, which, whilst not entirely undeserved, isn’t strictly true. Particularly when talking about toughened glass.

You may be wondering now, if glass is so strong and durable, how come I've heard all these stories of glass patio tables exploding recently? You would be well within your rights to ask this question, and Futureglass would like to help shed some light on the situation.

First, here are some fun facts about toughened glass:

• Standard toughened glass typically has a pressure resistance of over 65 mega pascals which means that theoretically it could withstand the ground force exerted by an elephant's foot.
• Futureglass manufactures glass Hi-Fi stands with free standing shelves capable of supporting over 20kg of weight.
• Toughened glass is manufactured so that when it breaks it forms small blunted granules instead of large dangerous shards.

So if toughened glass is so capable of such feats of strength why have tables been exploding?

A common cause of this is that quite simply the design and or manufacturing is flawed. Glass placed within a metal frame, particularly garden furniture for the summer, has to be granted tolerances, and gasketed accordingly. The metal frame will grow and shrink throughout the day and unless this has been taken into account unnecessary pressure will be placed on the glass which can cause it to break. Gaskets remove the pressure points of uneven metal and share the load. This is often the case with mass produced imported furniture. Design flaws often go overlooked until after the incident has occurred because these products are manufactured by people without the understanding, care or skill who sell to retailers who are often staffed by buyers who simply do not have the specific expert knowledge and experience required.

This is why specialist manufacturers are important. Professional glass furniture manufacturers have the knowledge and the training to understand not only how to design and make a beautiful product but also how it will be used and how this will ultimately affect the product. When purchasing from an independent design and manufacturing specialist you pay for this expertise which makes an engineered product designed to last.

When broken, toughened glass forms small relatively harmless granules. A good way of picking up these granules is to get the nozzle of a hoover and place a pair of fine tights over the nozzle end, then simply hoover up the granules and place them into a lidded container. Plastic bags are often unable to take the full weight of the glass table top and will likely split when lifted, so wrap in old newspaper or put into a sturdy box.

In terms of replacing your table top, you can appeal to the retailer who sold you the table, however there is no guarantee that a replacement won’t fall foul to the same issue. We would recommend going to an independent glass furniture manufacturer, many of whom are more than willing to provide a custom made replacement glass table top. If you have any further questions please feel free to contact us.