Fire-Rated & Laminated Glass Leader in Ottawa Valley
Raw Glass Inc fabricates and supplies architectural glass for commercial, institutional, and residential projects across Eastern Ontario. As the only UL-certified cutting station in the broader Ottawa area, we specialize in fire-rated glass fabrication, along with laminated glass and SGCC-certified elevator cab glass. We also provide custom glass installations and cut-to-size services for homeowners and businesses. Browse our full product range below.
Fire-Rated Glass
Fire-rated glass is engineered and tested to maintain integrity under fire conditions for a specified duration, meeting code requirements for stairwells, corridors, and fire-separation walls. As the only UL-certified cutting station in the broader Ottawa area, Raw Glass Inc fabricates fire-rated glass to the exact specifications required for occupancy and life-safety compliance.
Common applications: stairwell enclosures, corridor glazing, fire-rated doors and sidelites, fire-separation walls
Laminated Glass
Laminated glass is built for impact resistance, sound dampening, and safety performance, holding together under stress rather than shattering. Raw Glass Inc fabricates and supplies laminated glass for storefronts, railings, overhead glazing, and other high-traffic or high-exposure installations.
Common applications: storefronts, overhead glazing, railings, security glazing
Elevator Glass
Raw Glass Inc is SGCC-certified to fabricate and supply elevator cab glass, meeting the safety and quality standards required by elevator manufacturers and installers. This certification means our elevator glass has been independently verified against industry safety standards.
Common applications: elevator cab interior panels, elevator cab glass replacement
Fireplace Glass
Raw Glass Inc fabricates glass-ceramic fireplace glass rated to withstand 1,400°F — the hearth industry standard for sealed, closed-burn appliances like wood stoves, fireplace inserts, and sealed gas units.
Common applications: wood stove viewing windows, wood-burning insert doors, sealed gas fireplace units
Mirrors
Raw Glass Inc fabricates custom-cut mirrors for bathrooms, gyms, and commercial spaces.
Glass Railings
Raw Glass Inc fabricates and installs glass railings for interior and exterior applications, including stairs, balconies, and decks, for residential and light-commercial projects.
Shower Doors & Enclosures
Raw Glass Inc fabricates and installs custom-fit shower doors and enclosures, including frameless and semi-frameless options, for residential bathrooms.
Glass Tabletops
Raw Glass Inc fabricates custom glass tabletops cut to size, with options for edge finishing, for residential and commercial spaces.
Glass Partitions
Raw Glass Inc fabricates and installs glass partitions for offices and other commercial or residential spaces looking to divide rooms while keeping an open, light-filled feel.
Cut & Replacement Glass Services
For projects that need fabricated-to-spec glass or fast repairs rather than a full installation, Raw Glass Inc offers:
- Cut-to-Size Glass — glass cut to your exact dimensions for any project.
- Picture Frame Glass — custom-cut glass for framing.
- Glass Door Inserts — custom glass inserts for interior and exterior doors
- Thermal Glass Replacement — replacement glass for broken or failed thermal window units, with a 2-week turnaround.
- Please ask for other services
Why Choose Raw Glass for Your Glass Project
Raw Glass Inc is a Carleton Place-based architectural glass fabricator built on over 32 years of hands-on experience. What started as a fabrication shop serving local building needs has grown into a trusted supplier of fire-rated, laminated, and SGCC-certified elevator cab glass for architects, contractors, and institutions across Eastern Ontario — while still handling the custom glass work, from railings to shower enclosures, that keeps us connected to the community we started in. Every piece of glass we fabricate is held to the same standard, whether it’s headed for a high-rise stairwell or a homeowner’s bathroom.
Only UL-Certified Cutting Station
Raw Glass is the only UL-certified cutting station in Ottawa area, independently verified fire-rated glass fabrication.
30+ Years of Team Experience
Our glass specialists have decades of glass industry fabrication experience and expertise you can rely on.
Specialty Glass Expertise
With certified expertise and specialized equipment, each order is fabricated to meet code for life-safety compliance.
SGCC-Certified Elevator Glass
Raw Glass manufactures elevator glass, SGCC-certified and verified to match elevator cab glass standards.
Free Consult & Estimate
We offer a free consultation from start to finish. No-obligation project review, visit and work quote for every project.
Same-Day Service Available
Raw Glass offers a same-day service for select simple orders. We always welcome walk-ins as well.
Request a Quote on Any Glass Project
From fire-rated and laminated glass to custom installations and fast glass replacement, Raw Glass Inc has the fabrication experience and certifications to get your project done right. Contact us for a free consultation and estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of glass does Raw Glass Inc fabricate and cut?
Raw Glass Inc fabricates laminated glass and cuts fire-rated glass, SGCC-certified elevator glass, ceramic fireplace glass rated to 1,400°F, and custom glass products including railings, shower doors and enclosures, mirrors, tabletops, partitions, cut-to-size glass, picture frame glass, door inserts, and thermal glass replacement.
What makes Raw Glass Inc different from other glass fabricators in the area?
Raw Glass Inc is the only UL-certified cutting station in the broader Ottawa area, meaning our fire-rated glass fabrication process is independently verified against UL’s safety and quality standards.
Do you work on both commercial and residential projects?
Yes — Raw Glass Inc serves architects, general contractors, building owners, and elevator manufacturers on commercial and institutional projects, as well as homeowners and residential contractors for custom installations and glass replacement.
How long does thermal glass replacement take?
Thermal glass replacement typically has a 2-week turnaround.
Do you supply glass without fabrication, or only fabricated products?
Yes, in addition to our fabricated products, we also supply glass without fabrication to our clients.