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.

Is the Moon Made of Glass?

The Lunar dust that covers the moon is made up of fine particles of silicon dioxide glass created by meteors hitting the surface.

Birds Do Not Perceive Glass Windows as a Barrier

Why Do Birds Hit Windows? They see reflections in glass as open space and fly full-speed into it.

Reasons to Replace Dual Pane Window Glass

There are numerous reasons why you should have to repair or replace dual pane window glass in your home’s windows.

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.

Window Glass Standards for Homes in Arizona

Dual-pane windows are the standard for homes in Arizona and the desert southwest.

Consumers Expect Professional Service

Consumers Expect professional service when they hire a licensed contractor. Experience and skill in their trade sets contractors apart from one another.

Glass Has Many Uses

Glass is made from silica sand, soda ash and limestone. Very few products are made of such inexpensive and widely available raw materials. 

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.

“Smart Glass” Windows

New glass technology has developed a relatively inexpensive glass composite with the capacity to selectively block the sun’s heat-producing infrared radiation as well as visible light. Buildings and homes equipped with new “Smart Glass” could be more energy-efficient.

The Difference between Glass and Plastic

They may both be transparent amorphous solids, but glass and plastic are very different materials.  Glass is made from ordinary sand, which is heated until it melts and becomes a liquid. 

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.

Home Window Glass Fast Facts

Here are some home window glass fast facts! What is Tempered glass? Tempered glass is glass that has been heat treated and it breaks into small pieces. What is Annealed Glass? Annealed glass is non-tempered and it breaks into jagged shards. 

Seals In Older Windows Degrade Over Time

The seals in older dual pane windows can degrade over time. When exposed to the harsh Arizona sun, they can become soft and begin to sag. When this happens, the seals have failed. 

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. 

Is Glass Really a Liquid?

Some people believe that glass is really a liquid at room temperature because of its molecular properties. Liquids have a definite volume, but they take the shape of their container. A solid has a fixed shape as well as fixed volume.