• Plate glass size and thickness vary, as do the uses of this product and the transportation methods for its delivery. Thus the method of transportation should best serve the size and thickness of the glass, as well as the speed in which it will be offloaded---and installed---at job sites. Precautions have to be taken not to damage the glass before it is even used.
  
  

Long-Haul Transport

• Use a rack to transport your plate glass if removal of the plate glass at the job site needs to be done quickly. Wooden crates have to be pried open, which can take longer to get ready for installation; use them if time is not an issue. Racks help prevent glass damage during unpacking, when your crate unpacking tools---crowbars or hammers---can potentially destroy a fragile plate glass window or mirror before you even install it.
  
  

Job-Site Transportation

• Don't manually carry the plate glass from the unloading truck ramp at the job site to the window where it is to be installed or other areas of the home. This is especially true if the glass is thin and more fragile, as a slip of the hands could send it crashing down. Use a glass plate trolley with wheels to move the delicate item from the delivery point to your installation site. Carrying it this way will prevent those accidental drops. And moving it on a trolley ensures it won't bang against other objects you may encounter while en route to your installation location.
  
  

Pad With Cork

• Ask the manufacturers to put cork boards on either side of your plate glass to prevent damage if contact is made between the glass and the method of transportation (racks or crates) being used. Cork will also help prevent scratches that could form on the glass while in transit during the long haul or the job-site transfer, helping to prevent the marring of the product before you get it installed.
  
  

Shrink-Wrap

• Add a final measure of prevention against breakage and damage by shrink-wrapping the glass transportation container. This will prevent small particles from hitting the glass that could make their way through the wooden crate slats or rack walls. It will also eliminate dust from accumulating prior to installation.
  
  

Use Tape

• Use masking tape to make several "Xs" and place them on your glass in various locations. This will make your glass stronger during the transport process, reducing potential breakage or damage.