Not So Fragile Glass

We commonly think of glass objects as fragile items that can be easily broken or damaged.  Glass bottles, jars, tableware and windows are all susceptible to breakage.

Glass For Different Uses

Soda glass or soda-lime glass is the most common variety of glass. It is used for making windowpanes, tableware, bottles and bulbs.

Tempered Safety Glass

Tempered glass is produced by heating glass at a high temperature then rapidly cooling it. This process makes the glass stronger and also changes the way the glass breaks.

The Life Span of a Dual-Pane Insulated Window

The life span of a dual-pane insulated window is very much affected by where the window is located.

Glass in the Future

Advances in glass manufacturing technologies are helping to create a future where glass is the most advanced material used in our homes, businesses and electronic devices.

Common Commercial Glass

Glass can be engineered to exhibit different physical, chemical, and optical properties. Different applications require specific types of glass and manufacturing processes.

Dual Pane Windows Insulate Your Home

Dual pane windows on homes in Arizona not only insulate your home's interior from the searing summer heat, but they also keep in the heat during cold desert days and nights.

The Annealing Process of Glass

Annealing of glass is a process of slowly cooling hot glass after it has been formed, to relieve residual internal stresses introduced during manufacture.

How Does Window Glass Work As a Thermal Insulator?

How does window glass work as a thermal insulator? The insulator is the vacuum between the two walls of a double paned window. Vacuum is a good insulator because it shuts down both conduction and convection, two of the main mechanisms of heat transport. 

Aluminum and Vinyl Window Frames

Both aluminum window frames and vinyl window frames incorporate the same energy efficient features like low-e glass and multiple panes of insulated glass. Aluminum and vinyl window frames are noted for their strength, durability, and low maintenance. There are no significant differences in maintenance requirements between the two materials.

Fixing Fogged Glass In a Dual Pane Window

The seals on insulated glass windows occasionally fail, allowing moist air between the glass panes, where it condenses.  If dual-pane windows appear misty or foggy, it means that the seal protecting the window assembly has failed.

Glass Recycling Saves Energy

Glass makes up a large component of household and industrial waste due to its weight and density. The glass component in municipal waste is usually made up of bottles, broken glassware and other recyclable items.

The Value of Honest and Reputable Service

One of the most important aspects of shopping for home window glass replacement is to choose the right contractor.  In order to get the service and quality you deserve, you should find a glazing contractor who will measure for the correct size, recommend the correct type of replacement windows for your home, install them properly, and warranty their work.

Foggy Window Repair: Is It Worth The Money?

Insulating glass is created by bonding two panes of glass together along their perimeter while maintaining a (usually) 1/2- to 3/4-in. space between them.

Insulating glass in windows and doors has to put up with a lot of abuse. The seals have to withstand slamming and banging. They have to be flexible enough to allow the panes to contract in cold weather and expand in hot. The seals can’t stiffen and become brittle in the cold or soften and ooze when it’s warm. They have to stand up to wind, hail, rain, damaging ultraviolet rays, age and atmospheric pressure changes.

What Is A Glazier?

A glazier is a construction tradesperson who selects, cuts, installs, replaces, and removes residential, commercial, and artistic glass. Glaziers also install shower enclosures, mirrors and glass walls.

Glazing, which derives from the Middle English for 'glass', is a part of a wall or window, made of glass.

Expect More Value For Your Dollar

Prices for services and the costs of materials have risen over the past decade, and something that has not kept up with the rise is customer service. The attitude of expectation and entitlement by retailers, vendors and contractors has worn out its welcome with today's consumers.

Do Window Films Save Energy?

According to the California Energy Commission, as much as forty percent of a building’s cooling requirements are a function of heat entering through existing glass. Even a small amount of glass on the south or west side of a building can result in overheating and increased energy costs. Stopping heat at the window is the most effective way to save by lowering temperatures and reducing HVAC operating cost.