What is Top material?

Toughened glass vs stainless steel.

Short answer

Glass should be 6–8 mm toughened; thinner tops crack from thermal shock.

Top material when buying a gas stove & cooktop

Toughened glass vs stainless steel.

Why it matters: Glass wipes clean and looks better; steel takes rough handling and heavy vessels.

Look for: Glass should be 6–8 mm toughened; thinner tops crack from thermal shock.

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