Is Winter Hazardous to Windows?
Windows are made of glass, which is actually a type of liquid. In extreme temperatures and temperature swings, glass can break. But is a Utah winter chilly enough for this to happen? It’s highly unlikely, although older glass and windows such as the kind found in vintage homes are much more prone to breakage than […]
24-Hour Emergency Glass & Halloween Mischief
Along with candy and pumpkins, 24-hour emergency glass services might end up part of your Halloween this year. Both residential and commercial glass can be targets, purposefully or not, for Halloween mischief. The spookiest night of the year often comes with an increase in petty crimes like vandalism. It’s easy for a prank to […]
Tips To Keep Windows Secure
Having lots of big windows in your home or business is always considered a plus! Windows let in natural light, which has a host of aesthetic and health benefits, they make a space look larger and they can dramatically increase the value of a home or building. However, not all windows are created equally, especially […]
Shower Door Care Tips
You want to choose a shower door that’s easy to care for and will stand up against even the longest, most demanding showers (like when you’re washing off after your Warrior Dash mud run). Today’s shower glass is safety glass, meaning that if it ever breaks, which is rare, it shatters into gummy pieces instead […]
From Glass Making To Glass Repair
Glass repair can seem like magic to those outside the industry. Glass is an anomaly — tough enough to protect us from raging winter storms yet fragile enough that it shatters relatively easily. It’s transparent, but it’s made from the same kind of sand that sticks between your toes at the beach. Glass acts like […]
Windows With Maximum Energy Efficiency
You want your windows to be as safe and energy-efficient as possible. Fortunately, the safety part is taken care of if you have newer windows, since the technology to make safety glass that breaks into gummy bits instead of shards has been around for quite a while. And the more panes your windows sport, […]
Shower Door Glass Options
Clear shower door glass is a classic that will never go out of style, but what if you want something a little different? High Definition (HD) glasses has all the same benefits of clear shower doors, including easy maintenance and letting in as much light as possible, but comes with less iron content and a […]
Flint Glass Repair
Should you have flint glass repaired? You might not know it by name, but you would certainly recognize it if you saw it. It’s the glass high-endapple cider often comes in — it’s heavy, thick and usually has gorgeous curves. It’s also known as crystal or lead crystal (although it isn’t actually crystal today — but […]
Shower Door Options
If you’ve ever shopped for shower doors, you know how many options there are! Do you want clear glass or “rain glass”? Frameless or round? Bypass doors, neo-angle or pivot? And if you do go frameless, just how high should you go? The choices are limitless, but your budget might dictate some of them. […]
Is Glass Repair in Your Future?
Are you going to need glass repair soon? Many times, you can predict when glass is weak and about to break. Obvious signs include chips or tiny cracks. These are telling you that the glass is already broken, although it largely still may be serving its purpose. The earlier glass is repaired or replaced, […]