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, […]
Windows for Privacy
Can windows, designed to allow for natural sunlight and high visibility, also promise more privacy? Yes, as long as you know what you’re shopping for and have a quality glass shop to depend on. Today’s glass technology is worlds away from your grandparents’. “Safety glass” is now the norm in many places (like your […]
Add Mirrors, Add Value
Mirrors have been used for thousands of years to add value and light and to make spaces look bigger in just about any setting. Does that magical trifecta sound like the perfect addition to your business or retail space?
Can Glass Shower Doors Break?
Recently, glass shower doors have been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. Both ABC News and CBS Chicago recently covered stories about these doors spontaneously breaking. But those breakages are usually a long time coming. Most often, it’s hotel shower doors that will break, and that’s no coincidence — with high usage comes more […]
Spontaneous Glass Breakage
You may have heard of spontaneous glass breakage, but it’s not as spontaneous as you think. This type of breakage happens when toughened or tempered glass seems to crack or shatter for no reason. But there are always reasons, and one of the most common results from minor damage during installation that may be invisible […]
Choosing Your Glass and Mirror Shop
Your go-to glass and mirror shop is one of the most important B2B partnerships you can forge. Many businesses of all sizes feature glass and mirrors throughout their brick-and mortar-establishments. It might be oversized panes in your building, customized glass or mirrored display shelves, a stunning reception desk, or even on-site showers, depending on your […]
Shower Doors Need Replacing?
Many shower doors are the focal points in bathrooms. What does a cracked, scratched, foggy or dirty door say about you and your home? Shower doors don’t always come from the manufacturer equipped with a proper sealant. Glass is actually a porous material, even though it doesn’t seem like it. It has pores that can […]
Glass Emergency? We Can Help!
You may hope you never need 24-hour emergency glass services, but you should keep the number of a reliable company readily available, just as a precaution. If you’re a business owner or commercial property manager, you do everything possible to keep the grounds safe from natural disasters, vandals and break-ins. You have solid exterior lighting, […]