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.