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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Safety Glass and Arizona Building Codes

Tempered glass is produced by heating glass at a high temperature then rapidly cooling it, making it up to 5 times stronger than regular plate glass.  This process makes the glass stronger and also changes the way the glass breaks.

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.

Hard Water Stains on your Home Window Glass

Hard water stains appear as white, hazy spots on your window glass surfaces due to a build-up of alkaline and other minerals in your water. The most likely culprit is your irrigation and sprinkler system. 

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.

Home Window Repair & Replacement – Not a DIY Project

When it comes to repairing one of the most complex building components in a home, it is worth the money you spend to have the work done by professionals.

Licensed glaziers are masters of their craft with the skills, knowledge and experience with glass, window and door components to get your home windows repaired or replaced correctly.

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.

Why You Should Use A Licensed Window Replacement Contractor

It is in the best interest of homeowners and licensed contractors to protect consumers from poor and unsafe work by unlicensed contractors.  Always hire a licensed contractor, even if you think you can save a few dollars by accepting an unlicensed contractor's offer.

When is Safety Glass Required for Home Windows?

When replacing glass windows, there are building codes and standards that must be met. One of those codes is when the use of tempered or safety glass is required.